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One of the most rewarding factors in improving your home is choosing your new kitchen.

Planning is of the utmost importance in making it possible for the kitchen area to function safely and effectively. Although many people have heard of the ‘work triangle’, which is formed by drawing a line between the fridge, the sink and the stove, how many people really understand how crucial this is to getting you up and running? You wouldn’t believe how often this triangle is paraded around a kitchen space. Another important factor is the location of the units. In case you have a very large kitchen environment, you can choose not to use any wall cabinets that are designed to give the kitchen a very uniform look. Island units are also commonly used, usually with rails above to suspend pans, freeing up storage in cabinets.

Without a doubt, there are all kinds of styles of kitchen cabinets to satisfy all tastes, in all colors, as well as natural woods. Oak, maple, beech, pine. Painted, varnished or in its authentic state. The list goes on. Gleaming contemporary kitchens or traditional wood units. The selection is yours to make. Each can give your kitchen an alternative look, from the homey country kitchen to the beautiful modern magazine room of the model home.

Once you have made up your mind about this, proceed to work on the tops. First of all, what exactly will they be made of? Would you like to select a budget laminate or just push the boat out and buy something considerably more expensive? There are plenty of alternatives that will complement whatever kitchen you ultimately choose. Granite, a very durable natural stone, often looks very elegant and is available in a variety of colors, some with shiny copper-colored fleck pieces, many with silver flecks of mother-of-pearl. Plain or marbled, they all look stunning. Also, you can buy unpolished and matte-looking granite. All really lovely.

An alternative selection, albeit a bit more expensive, is Corian. An exceptional looking work surface that is streamlined as it contours to your sink and drainboard. Made in almost every color of the rainbow and even easy to clean. Fabulous. Perhaps your preference would be to have wooden countertops. Warm, homey and very good looking. The choice is yours.

If you decide not to have Corian countertops with a molded sink, you’ll be looking for a new sink. As before, there are many options on the market. Stainless steel is consistently popular, as is the classic porcelain butler sink. White or black enamel is usually an option. The only essential fact for me personally would be the addition of a half sink to drain the remains of tea and coffee in all those cups whenever the sink is full. A food waste disposer is also very convenient.

Appliances are an item that really needs to be thought through carefully. Generally, a good start is to check your financial situation and buy the best you can afford, taking into account energy ratings that could affect your home bills at some point.

Good luck.