Is it simply a kitchen, or would you like a homework nook, perhaps a small office space, or to fit in a larger table for socialising in the kitchen more comfortably than before? Your needs, desires, ー and dreams ー determine what type of kitchen you should be considering and, ultimately, how you should design your kitchen.

Your kitchen's size and fixed practicalities (such as water and electric points) will put in some practical limitations. An apartment kitchen should rely on maximum space utilisation; think floor-to-ceiling cabinets and clever space usage. A large kitchen should consider how the elements come together and work to optimise the movement and flow of the space.

Kvik Tip: Start with the kitchen you have. Picture what you already have to determine what you want to keep and what has to go. What role does the kitchen play in your everyday life and the way you interact in it? What works well, and what do you wish was different and better?

Gathering inspiration and ideas

Research the market thoroughly before deciding on a new kitchen. You should have a complete overview of what's out there to get an idea of what you want and avoid disappointment if you see something you'd like when it's too late!

Go to the store, speak to experts and pick up catalogues to get an impression of the kinds of decor, design and materials available. Go through blogs, magazines and social media to look at trends, get inspired and see what you do and don't like. Check out hashtags too ー #kitcheninspiration #kvikkitchen #kitchengoals on Instagram have thousands of images from customers – just like you – to drool over. Find what excites you and doesn't, so you can start narrowing down what you actually want! Another great place to start is our Pinterest; we've got loads of inspiration for you there.

Start with a layout

Now that you've considered how you use your space and have soaked in some inspiration, it's time to visualise your dreams for the space you have.

That’s where our kitchen experts come to the rescue. Together you’ll create a 3D design that you can use to imagine what your finished kitchen will look like! This makes it so much easier for you to see what real kitchens will look like in your space, help you start finalising styles that work or don’t and generally help your imagination a little bit more.

Consider if your kitchen will be a separate room, part of a living area that serves several purposes or our classic Sociable Kitchen®.

Suppose your kitchen is integrated with another room. In that case, you’ll be happy to hear about our XL cabinets which already offer 15% more space than the average. Our XXL cabinets are even larger, although you’d hardly notice, thanks to our clever design.