Where do I begin?
The kitchen is the heart of every home.
Convenience and perfect style must work together to design your family’s favourite hang out spot. There are many things to consider when creating your dream kitchen, from cabinet finishes to tiny yet crucial details such as handles; we are here to help you every step of the way.
Step 1: Establish Your Budget
It is crucial to ensure that your imagination meets your budget; Of course it’s up to you to decide where you want your money to go, fancy cupboards or appliances? Or maybe both?
We recommend using real wood or moisture resistant MDF for best quality results, although there are other, more cost-friendly options such as fronts made of MFC (melamine faced chipboard) such as EGGER or XyloCleaf boards, these look great but don’t hold up as well in terms of durability.
Step 2: Choose Your Style
Here are some of our favourite examples:
Shaker style kitchens are simple and chic; the cabinetry is smooth and square framed, making it strong as well as classic. Shaker kitchens can be subtle, bright, white and fresh or bold with statement colours, the atmosphere you wish to create in your dream kitchen is completely up to you. Take a look at this In frame, shaker style kitchen, currently in the making
In our workshop:
Recently completed:
Traditional shaker style kitchens often use cup handles, like these:
https://www.ironmongerydirect.co.uk/product/crofts-and-assinder-monmouth….
In Frame
Nothing says sophistication like an in-frame kitchen, perfect for a sleek, timeless look.
The perk of having your kitchen made completely bespoke is that everything is tailor made to represent your personal style; you can choose to have your appliances concealed behind in frame doors or pick out bold retro colours to add an unconventional feature to your space.
Popular handle choices for In-frame kitchens include all sorts of knobs, such as these
Flat, Plain Fronts (Manhattan)
Regardless of interior style, flat, plain cabinet doors refresh and re modernise a kitchen instantly.
They are practical, easy to clean and extremely versatile.
Perfect for a contemporary living space
Recommended Handles: Long bar handles (for sleek, minimalistic look).
Step 3: Consider Details
DoveTail Joints
We highly recommend dove tail Joints for a classic, timeless look.
Finishes
High Gloss
Matte Spray Finish
Real wood Veneer (Oak, Walnut are some of our personal favorites)
Worktops
When it comes to kitchen work tops, there are endless opportunities, here are some examples of popular choices along with the pros & cons of each.
Be sure to choose a material that will work well with your needs and budget.
Granite is a very popular choice of stone for worktops
Advantages
⦁ Stylish
⦁ Durable and long lasting
⦁ Functional
⦁ Luxurious
⦁ Strong enough to take heat
⦁ Hygienic
⦁ Very easy to clean
Disadvantages
⦁ Heavy (require full support from cabinets)
⦁ Cannot be repaired if damaged
⦁ Porous ( must be sealed at least once every 2years)
Price: £25 to £70 /ft2
Another popular choice of stone worktops is Quartz
Advantages
⦁ Non-Porous (don’t require sealing)
⦁ Strong
⦁ Colours and textures can be customised
⦁ Contemporary look
Disadvantages
⦁ Less natural look
⦁ Can’t handle a lot of heat
⦁ Fairly expensive ( installation etc )
Price: £35 to £100/ft2
Wood
Advantages
⦁ Naturally resistant to bacteria & germs
⦁ Repairable
⦁ They can improve with age and good maintenance
Disadvantages
⦁ Require regular maintenance & oiling to prevent water damage
⦁ Can’t handle a lot of heat
⦁ You can’t cut anything on the surface
Price: £25 to £60/ ft2
Ceramic
Advantages
⦁ Elegant
⦁ Highly durable
⦁ Strong enough to take heat
⦁ Moisture resistant
Disadvantages
⦁ Prone to scratches
⦁ Crack easily
⦁ Cannot be repaired
⦁ Uneven surface
⦁ Not so easy to maintain (avoid bleach)
Price: £5 to £50 / ft2
Marble
Advantages
⦁ Elegant
⦁ Wonderful display of colour
⦁ Unique – No two slabs are alike
⦁ Strong enough to take heat
Disadvantages
⦁ Porous ( must be sealed at least once every 2years)
⦁ Difficult to maintain
⦁ Likely to stain
Price: £40 to £100 / ft2
Step 4: Contact us for a free quote
Check whether your dream kitchen is inline with your budget.
Malax Joinery Services