Guide to Choosing Your Kitchen

Design and installation serviceKitchen Solutions offer a design service where we can create a plan for your dream kitchen using our state of the art 3D CAD design software. This service is a really good way to help visualise your new kitchen before ordering so you will have an impression of how the finished room will look. Below is a list of things our designers need you to have a think about before your initial design consultation.

StyleWould you prefer a classic shaker style, contemporary slab door or modern, Handleless style?

ColourDo you want a single colour or two-tone kitchen?

AppliancesAre you having an induction or gas hob ? Built in oven or range cooker? Integrated or freestanding fridge, freezer, dishwasher and laundry appliances? Have you considered added extras such as a coffee machine, wine cooler or warming drawers? Do you have a particular brand you want to use?

WorktopGranite, quartz, real wood, glass or laminate?

Your wish listEverything you would ideally include in your dream kitchen as long as the budget allows - e.g. steaming water tap, wine cooler, built in wireless phone charger or plug sockets.

OtherIs your kitchen the hub of your home? Does the room need to be purely functional or should the space be a comfortable, social space for friends and family to enjoy?

Do you need a separate utility planned to match your new kitchen?

Would you like us to arrange installation for you?

YES NO

LayoutWould you like an island, breakfast bar or just a simple ‘L’ shaped run to allow room for your kitchen table?

Sketch your ideas here

Kitchen Solutions also offer a full installation service using trusted fitters who fit our kitchens to an extremely high standard and are familiar with the installation process for all our units. You can choose whether we provide a full install of your kitchen including electrics and plumbing or provide a ‘dry fit’ service where we install all the kitchen units and leave the plumbing and electrics to be done by your own fitters.

Worktops - Template and installation service.

All our granite, quartz and glass worktops are offered with a template and installation service included in the quote so we are always confident that they will be fitted to the high standards you would expect from a Kitchen Solutions Kitchen. Worktops are available in different thicknesses and with different edge details depending on the look you would like to achieve so please discuss this with your designer before ordering. We will go above and beyond to make sure you get the kitchen of your dreams and work together with the fabricators to make sure the process goes as smoothly as possible.

Book an initial design consultation in our showroom to speak to a designer about your new kitchen requirements.

Book a site survey if you do not have measurements or floor plans for us to work from.

The designer will then draw up their initial plans and ideas for your kitchen using the details you provided on your first appointment. They will then either email you the initial images or book an appointment for you to come back into the showroom to go through the plans and get your feedback.

After you have discussed your initial design with the designer they will make any changes you have requested and get the plan and quote finalised for you.

If you would like to use our installation service we will arrange for one of our fitters to come out to site so we can give an estimate for the installation cost.

Once the plan and quote have been finalised we can take your deposit and get everything ordered for you. Please note some of our units have a lead time of up to 6 weeks as they are all made and painted to order.

Once the order has been processed we will confirm the week of your deliver. Please make sure you are on site to accept the delivery and check everything has arrived safely and is not damaged.

If you are using our installation service our fitters will fit your kitchen as agreed. We will come out and sign off the kitchen once everything is finished and you are happy.

Kitchen design and installation checklist:

Kitchen Solutions Showroom C1-C2 Telford Road, Bicester, OX26 4LD 01869 369880 kitchensolutions@johnnicholls.co.uk www.nichollskitchensolutions.co.uk