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With the number of appliances, trades and products involved in the process of kitchen installation, it’s unarguably one of the most difficult rooms to renovate. And if an efficient management is not provided, the process can drag on for a lengthy period. As a result, if everything goes well, your new kitchen renovation can be installed in less than a week, but in most cases, this will often take a much longer time to complete. 

When it comes to kitchen renovation, proper management of the timeline is crucial to ensure a smooth and hitch-free process. Trades are required to be scheduled in the appropriate order as some specific tasks must be concluded before the others. In other words, to prevent unwanted push back timelines, everything must be properly organized.

Furthermore, it’s also key to provide sufficient time to enable the full completion of each stage in the process so as to prevent reschedule trades in the event whereby one stage happens to be more time consuming than planned.

Another important factor that can affect the timeline is the type of kitchen splash back. While tile splash backs are a lot quicker due to the fact that the tiles can be cut on site, individualized stone or glass splash backs often take a longer period of time to fit.

If you prefer a kitchen with stone benchtops, usually your kitchen will take much longer than 10 days to install as benchtops can not be done prior to the installation of the kitchen cabinets - average turnaround time for this is usually about 4 to 5 weeks. However, kitchens with laminate worktops can be installed within a week or at times, up to 10 days. This is because laminate kitchen worktops is typically delivered alongside the kitchen.

Birthed in the late 1700s, the shaker kitchen has stood the test of time and remains incredibly popular till date. It was discovered by a religious community had a strong belief in honesty as well as simplicity and said every object inside a home must have a practical use. The shaker cabinet features a square frame and a recessed panel profile. With the use of mid-rails, the panel can be divided into multiple sections. They were originally made from pine, cherry or maple wood, but they’re now manufactured from better quality woods like oak. Basically, the essence of a shaker kitchen is the timber’s quality as well as the fundamental functionality of the cabinet.

The style of shaker cabinet kitchens is usually an uncluttered and organized approach to design. This classic, timeless and uncomplicated design complements both country and classic style kitchen and also a more modern environments. They tend to create a detailed or more minimal appearance by using plain or bevelled recessed panels. The colour schemes, on the other hand, are somewhat muted to maintain an elegant and simple design - a hand painted finish which adds a sophisticated feel to the cabinet kitchen. A very common addition to shaker cabinet kitchens are kitchen islands which enhances the space’s functionality.

Generally, modern shaker kitchens are available in a wide array of colours such as white, grey, blue, wood grain and more. This way, you get to find the most suitable colour for your kitchen. You get to choose from a large selection of classic colour palette which enables you to achieve a customized kitchen that complements your home perfectly well.

A plinth is a solid base that your cooker can sit on. It raises your cooker up from the ground and makes it easier to use. It will also make your cooker look in-keeping with your kitchen units if they sit on plinths too. However, a range cooker can also work effectively and look good without a plinth. If you don’t want one, make sure you check that the cooker you want doesn’t come with or need a plinth before you buy it. If you want to fit one in your home and are looking for an installer, we can help. Fill in our online form and we’ll put you in touch with up to 4 electricians in your local area.

Most cookers have a depth of 60cm. This matches the standard depth of kitchen cabinets. However, you can get cookers and work surfaces that are shallower or deeper.Range cookers usually look best if they match the surfaces next to them. If you want your electric range cooker to do this, make sure you measure your work surfaces before you go looking for a cooker.

Working with a designer to plan your kitchen means you’ll get the best possible use out of the space and it maybe that wasted space can be put to good use. Designers can offer you lots of space saving solutions and innovative kitchen units, making your kitchen a truly functional area.

An electric range cooker should always be installed by a registered electrician. They will be aware of wiring regulations, what sockets are needed and make sure that your cooker is installed safely and correctly. make sure you book one before your new cooker id delivered!

a typical rate would be around ₤ 300 for suitable kitchen doors just from a local company, or up to ₤ 1200 from a large National supplier.

Range cooker hoods should be installed between 65 -75cm above the hob. However, you should check installation instructions, as some cooker hood styles need to be installed slightly lower. If you fit your cooker hood too high, it will reduce extraction performance.