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Now you have redesigned and had your new kitchen fitted, it is time to start to think about how you will populate this room with the necessary furniture and accessories.

There are many things that this room can be used for. This includes important considerations like whether you will install a dishwasher or just use the sink, keep the washing machine in here or designate a laundry room for this weekly task.

As well as the equipment and main functions of the kitchen such as using the room for cooking and storing your food, you can also keep things here that will help you to organise your life into an orderly manner.

You could decide to hang a shopping list on the wall so you can add items which you have run out of as soon as you think of them. These can prove to be great reminders as well as fridge magnets for holding notes which may also be needed. Finally, why not consider calendars by putting one up in a prominent place so you can mark particular important dates and use it to plan your week, month and year.

Many other things will spring to mind when carefully thinking about what you want to store and keep in your kitchen. These ideas are just a few and may help you to remember other accessories too, that can make your kitchen truly complete.

These days if you really look around you will find many great offers and be surprised just how cheap you can find things.

With the current recession many people are now being tighter with their money and so shopping around for the best buy is a must.

When going to buy something whether this is a new kitchen or just a surface don’t be forced into buying straight away be upfront with them and let them know that you wish to get quotes first before buying this way you can find the best prices for you too many times people feel forced into buying without really having a look around first.

Anyone can become an interior designer as we all have our very own unique styles some which people may like and some in which others will hate.

Even the most famous designers have people that do not like their work simply because they not understand their work or styles used, in order to do well in the business you have to create your own style make this as unique as possible and promote and advertise whoat you have done.

The only way to be noticed is to advertise and promote your work take photos and invite people to see the work.

(1) De clutter- Where possible use built in storage putting your storage out of sight helps
(2) Choose Appropriate size Furniture. – Take accurate measurements before buying furniture so you no furniture will fill fit without taking over the whole room
(3) Use Mirrors – Mirrors reflect light
(4) Lighting – Obviously utilise all the natural light you can.
(5) Colour – Use light receding colours on walls.
(6) Neutrals – furntiture and paint in neutral make space look bigger
(7) Accent colours
(8) Clashing colours
(9) Your Own Treasures
(10) Wall Art

When it comes to buying furniture and interior design many think about the big sheds such as the homebases and BnQ but you will be surprised how many little sheds if you would like there is out there that can offer the same great products at half the cost.

The problems with these smaller companies is just getting the exposure and advertising and i am sure that once these are found will provide great competition for the bigger companies. If you ask me i would always shop around first and compare prices with online as it is usually cheaper.

I suppose everyone has their own preference in relation to this however now a days home decor and furnishings tend to be modern and simplistic this is a great look which usually leaves the rooms looking airy and big as well clean and tidy and can usually be seen in new build apartments and houses.

The traditional look more favors the older generation who like character and features can often leave your space feeling and looking cluttered and small.

Both have their advantages and disadvantages it is just about the type of style you prefer my advised you be to see if you could incorporate the two.

As good food becomes more and more important to people, a lot more restaurants are deciding to set up kitchen gardens.

Kitchen gardens allow you to use fresh produce and can help to create some stunning dishes.
And as people start to see what a huge difference fresh produce can have on food, more ordinary folk are getting in on the act too.

Herbs, edible flowers, artichokes and redcurrants can brighten up a kitchen and of course, brighten up a meal too.

So if you’re thinking of starting your own kitchen garden, make sure you take it in to account when you are designing your new kitchen.

One of the main things to consider when designing a kitchen is who will be using it?

For example, if you are a couple you will probably have a neat, tidy kitchen that is compact and stylish. A family on the other hand will need plenty of storage and a practical design.

Storage space is a really important consideration to make as is the amount of preparation space you need. If you are cooking for a large family, you are likely to need more cooking space than if you live alone.

You may also want to consider whether you need room for a seating area. A large family or a social couple may want a dining area in their kitchen whereas a couple might want to rely on a dining room.

Storage is incredibly important when it comes to kitchens. But what you need to do, when it comes to storage is get the balance right.

If you have too little storage then you might want to think about installing a suspended pot rack. This way, you can make use of the ceiling space and create a lot more storage.

If you have too much storage space then you may end up with a lot of clutter in your kitchen and this will make it look untidy. Make better use of your available space and install useful accessories or even a breakfast bar.

When it comes to kitchen design, it’s all a matter of taste. So don’t try and follow what other people are doing just because it’s in fashion. In fact; what some people see as a dream kitchen may be someone else’s idea of a nightmare.

What is important to keep in mind is whether you want this kitchen to last you for years to come. Do you want to grow old with this kitchen, or is a temporary design. This will help you decide on the layout and the design. You need a practical, safe and manageable room.

But, on the other hand, if you want a room that just looks nice; then go for it! There’s no point settling for second best.