Kitchen planning checklist

In this article, we'll help you to collect all of your kitchen ideas in one place, so that you can get more clarity with the type of kitchen you want to create. We've also created a

If you're looking for a more comprehensive guide to renovating your kitchen, check out the 

If you're thinking of making some changes to your kitchen, firstly, ask yourself the following:

Which items do you consider a priority? 

Design, Style + Layout

• False ceiling
• Natural light
• General lighting
• Good task lighting
• Eating area or ability to sit at the bench top
• Optimise kitchen view/outlook
• Luxury countertops
• Accent pieces
• Rustic elements
  

Storage + Cabinetry

• Space for special appliances
• Waste disposal unit
• Built-in rubbish bin or recycling bins
• New cupboards or new doors and handles
• Touch technology cabinetry
• Butler’s pantry
• Lots of easy-access drawers or pull-outs
• Display shelves
• Cabinet for bottles, herbs and spices
• Cabinets for kitchen utensils, accessories, cutlery and dinnerware
• Cabinet for baking utensils
• Cabinet for cleaning products
• Cabinet for cleaning products
• Rotating corner cupboard shelving
  

Appliances

• A wall oven or all in one stove
• Microwave and grill oven
• Ventilation
• Fridge and freezer
• Beer and wine fridge
  

Finishings

• New tap - pull out faucet for rinsing
• Water filter
• Powerpoints
• Wiring for TV or Internet
• Wall finish
• Non-slip flooring
• Kitchen window treatment - blinds/curtains
• Splashback
• Benchtops - laminate, marble, wood, granite or concrete
  

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*All information is believed to be true at time of publishing and is subject to change.