Bespoke kitchens are our bread and butter and we love being involved in creating and designing our clients’ dream spaces. Here are a few tips from team Herringbone on how you can start the process on your own!

Design early on: we would always suggest involving your kitchen designer as soon as you have your plans and/or planning permission. The sooner we can get involved the less likely you are to run into issues surrounding measurements, compromise on design, lighting solutions, delivery and fitting. And the sooner we get involved we can start making your dream kitchen come to life, be that the bespoke cabinetry or the quirky fittings.

Plan with your needs in mind: we always suggest ensuring your space is working for your needs. For example, 2023 is seeing a lot more tech coming into the kitchen for wi-fi enabled gadgets that is easily controlled from the phone so ensure your plugs etc is in the right place, we love an island charger point as an example. Think about the space you have and what you can’t live without, such as space for a walk-in pantry in existing kitchens or when doing an extension to hide any mess.  

Don't limit your imagination: whether you like classic design or want to make your kitchen fit your personality start gathering your thoughts, images and samples and put them all together. Instagram and Pinterest are great ways to find and save inspiring images that will give you a better idea of how you imagine your kitchen to look and the styles that appeal to you - we love a quirky design and idea ourselves so don’t be afraid to think differently.

Use colours and fittings you love: when choosing colours, handles and tiles, go with your instinct and choose something you love. Dark colours have been huge for a long time now however, light colours, especially lighter pastels, deep neutrals like yellow mustard and plum for the cabinetry itself are great alternatives. Try partnering yoru colours with funky backsplash tiles or whole wall tile features adding texture and personality to the space. Things like these are easy to change further down the line. 

Worktop: Kitchen worktops is one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make when it comes to your kitchen design (and one of the hardest). The right worktop needs to fit your needs, so a worktop choice completely depends on how you live and how you use the space.