Planning a New Kitchen in Aberdeen? A Complete Guide from Design to Installation

SGM Kitchens | Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire

Planning a new kitchen is exciting, but there are plenty of decisions to make before installation begins. From choosing the right layout and finishes to coordinating trades and managing the installation, a successful kitchen renovation requires much more than simply choosing new cabinets.

At SGM Kitchens, we design, supply and install kitchens for homeowners across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, managing the process from the initial consultation through to completion. If you’re considering a new kitchen, here’s what to think about before getting started.

Start With How You Want Your Kitchen to Work

Before thinking about colours, handles or worktops, consider how you actually use your kitchen. Every household is different. Some kitchens need to accommodate busy family life, while others are primarily spaces for cooking and entertaining.

• How much preparation space you need
• Where appliances should be positioned
• How much storage you currently have
• What doesn’t work in your existing kitchen
• Whether you need seating or an island
• How people move through the room

Good kitchen design in Aberdeen should make the room easier to use as well as improving how it looks. At SGM Kitchens, the design process starts by understanding the homeowner and the space rather than simply choosing a kitchen style.

Choosing the Right Kitchen Layout

Your existing layout doesn’t necessarily have to dictate your new one. Depending on the size and shape of your room, options could include an L-shaped kitchen, U-shaped design, galley layout or a kitchen incorporating an island or peninsula.

Changing the layout can sometimes dramatically improve a room, particularly when renovating an older property. However, moving sinks, appliances and utilities can affect the complexity and cost of the project. Working with experienced kitchen fitters in Aberdeen means these practical considerations can be discussed during the planning stage rather than becoming unexpected problems during installation.

Choose a Kitchen Style That Suits Your Home

Once the layout is established, you can start considering the appearance of your new kitchen. Contemporary kitchens can create a clean, streamlined finish, while shaker kitchens remain extremely popular because they work equally well in modern and traditional homes.

Rather than choosing purely based on current trends, think about a kitchen you’ll still enjoy living with in years to come. Cabinet colours, worktops, flooring, handles and lighting should all work together to create one cohesive space.

Don’t Forget the Worktops

Worktops have a significant impact on both the appearance and practicality of a kitchen. Different households will have different priorities, so consider durability, maintenance, budget and appearance when comparing materials.

This is also where seeing samples alongside your chosen cabinetry can make a huge difference. Colours and textures can look very different together than they do when viewed individually.

Think Carefully About Kitchen Storage

Storage is one of the biggest opportunities when redesigning a kitchen. Modern internal storage solutions can make significantly better use of available space than older kitchen designs.

Deep drawers, integrated bins, pull-out storage, pantry units and internal organisers can all help create a kitchen that’s easier to keep organised. Rather than simply asking ‘How many cupboards can we fit?’, think about what needs to be stored and where you want it when you’re using the kitchen. That creates a much more practical design.

Consider Lighting Early

Lighting shouldn’t be an afterthought. A well-designed kitchen will often use several types of lighting, including general room lighting, task lighting around preparation areas and decorative lighting to create atmosphere.

Under-cabinet lighting can also make work surfaces much easier to use while adding another layer to the finished design. Planning electrical requirements early avoids having to make compromises later in the project.

Kitchen Supply and Installation

Choosing your kitchen is only one part of the process. Professional installation is what turns the design into the finished room.

SGM provides a complete kitchen supply and installation service in Aberdeen, helping homeowners avoid the hassle of coordinating multiple trades and suppliers themselves. Depending on the project, this can involve removal of the existing kitchen, preparation work, plumbing, electrics, cabinetry installation, worktops and final finishing. Having one team oversee the project helps keep communication clear throughout.

Why Project Management Matters

A kitchen renovation involves lots of moving parts. Products need to arrive at the correct time, trades need to be coordinated and each stage often needs to be completed before the next can begin.

This is why project management forms an important part of the SGM service. Instead of homeowners having to organise several different contractors themselves, we help manage the process from design and supply through to installation and completion. It’s designed to make getting a new kitchen considerably simpler.

Choosing Kitchen Fitters in Aberdeen

Price will naturally be an important consideration, but it shouldn’t be the only factor when choosing a kitchen company. Before committing, look at:

• Previous work – Does the standard and style of completed projects match what you’re looking for? Take a look at our Gallery of finished projects.
• Customer reviews – What have previous customers said about their experience?
• Project management – Who will coordinate the different stages of your renovation?
• Communication – Will you have a clear point of contact throughout the project?
• Trust and accreditation – SGM Kitchens is proud to be is proud to be a Which? Trusted Trader, providing additional reassurance when choosing a company to work in your home.

READY TO START PLANNING?

Ready to start planning your new kitchen? Contact SGM Kitchens today to arrange your consultation and take the first step toward the kitchen you’ve always wanted. As a Which? Trusted Trader, we’re committed to delivering exceptional quality and service throughout your renovation journey in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.