What Your Kitchen Designer Wishes You Knew - Trade Secrets

Everyone dreams about their new kitchen, but what does a kitchen designer wish every homeowner knew before they started planning one?

In this episode of Trade Secrets, we hear from Dawn from Savvy Kitchens, the designer behind both Kate's kitchens and Jennifer's own kitchen renovation. Dawn shares the five biggest lessons she's learned from designing kitchens every day, from planning layouts before your drawings are finalised to avoiding the trap of designing for Instagram instead of real life. 

What we cover

 Why your kitchen should be designed before construction drawings are signed off  How kitchen layouts influence glazing, door positions, electrics and plumbing  Where your kitchen budget is best spent, and where you can save  Why expensive features aren't always the best investment  The importance of communicating changes early  Why every kitchen should be designed around your family's daily routine  Common mistakes people make when copying Pinterest and Instagram kitchens  Practical examples from Jennifer and Kate's own kitchen renovations 

Key takeaways

 Design your kitchen around how you actually live, not how you wish you lived  Bring your kitchen designer in as early as possible  Invest in the features you'll use every single day  Don't be afraid to challenge assumptions and ask questions  A beautiful kitchen is one that works effortlessly for your lifestyle 

Whether you're choosing an IKEA kitchen or a fully bespoke design, these are the principles that make every kitchen function better. 

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