A kitchen is used more than any other room. A few early decisions decide whether it stays pleasant or becomes a daily irritation.
Start with how you cook
Write down what you cook most often and who cooks. A family that makes fresh rotis every day needs a different layout from one that cooks twice a week.
Plan the work triangle
Keep the hob, sink and fridge within easy reach of each other, without making people cross each other’s paths.
Spend on drawers and hardware
Good channels, hinges and soft-close fittings are used every day. They are worth more than a fancy shutter finish.