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Standard-sized kitchens can be quite limiting for many homeowners who enjoy food preparation and cooking. With minimal worktop space, your culinary skills could be quite limited. But, for our Basingstoke and Fleet clients who relish the thoughts of a dream kitchen, our team at MY Carpenter Ltd can design, construct, and install the perfect property extensions for food enthusiasts.
Maybe you’re thinking of upgrading an existing kitchen? With our knowledge and professionally created carpentry work, you’ll be in good hands with our highly skilled builders.
A kitchen renovation can be as expensive as you want it to be. From high-end materials to top-of-the-range appliances, you can go to town. But that’s not essential. We suggest investing in some areas whilst saving in others, for example:
A simple sketch of newly planned property extensions won’t do. It would be best to have a detailed plan highlighting all relevant features, from socket placement to layout. Our builders at MY Carpentry Ltd specialise in providing the knowledge you need to feel confident about your new kitchen. You’ll expect a return on your investment, and our high-end installations offer just that.
We also suggest focusing your budget on quality worktops, which should be completely heat-resistant and durable. Cheaper materials will discolour, scratch, and potentially melt if you put a hot dish directly onto them. Hardware is another aspect of the kitchen you should focus on. Taps and handles are features that are constantly in use, so you need to know you can rely on them.
As for savings, do you need the latest intelligent oven or dishwasher? If your budget allows, then go for it. But for homeowners in Basingstoke and Fleet looking for practicality, don’t be overwhelmed by the hype of new brands. Stick to appliances you know will last and have high energy ratings. We’ll be happy to advise you on this as part of the services which accompany our property extensions.
Your new cabinetry doesn’t have to be solid timber, either. Carcasses can be made from cheaper materials that won’t be seen, allowing you to spend more on the doors and drawer fronts. And there are a wide range of options to choose from here. Splashbacks are the same; stick with tiles for low-budget possibilities and change them into something more elaborate later.
We suggest opting for practical lighting rather than extravagant fittings. Your food preparation area will be sufficiently illuminated by fixing strip lighting underneath the wall units. Task lighting like this is essential in working areas. LED spotlights are also practical and cost-effective. If your budget allows, however, ambient lighting over the dining and social area could be a design treat later.
When allocating budgets for property extensions, keep a contingency plan. Not only will this come in handy if you change your mind about certain design features or installations mid-project, but you will also be covered should unforeseen circumstances arise during the renovations. For example, suppose your Basingstoke or Fleet home is older. In that case, our builders at MY Carpenter Ltd may discover failing pipework or other structural issues that must be addressed immediately.
