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Leekes Kitchens: Buying Guide

A new kitchen can transform your house but its probably the single most disruptive home improvement project you can undertake. Here’s 10 tips on planning and buying a kitchen and avoiding the most common pitfalls.

1. Take advantage of the services that are available to make your life easier. Choose a retailer who offers a free technical survey of your current kitchen. Armed with this knowledge you can then choose a kitchen style and design that will work within the space available.
2. When deciding which retailer to buy from consider the number of room settings on display. The more choice the better; from brilliant high gloss to the timeless tradition of wood and hand painted finishes. A comprehensive display will open your eyes to options that you’ve never previously considered.
3. A CAD (computer aided design) planning service is a must. It will assist you in visualising your proposed kitchen in colour from every angle, so you can ensure you are completely satisfied with the layout and design before you commit to making a purchase.
4. Once the layout and colour schemes have been agreed the next step is to make sure everything else co-ordinates. An experienced kitchen designer can guide you through selecting everything from worktops, flooring and wall tiles right down to the proverbial kitchen sink.
5. Take time to explore the extensive range of appliances and accessories available to you. Your kitchen should not only look fantastic but be functional too, so its worth carefully considering whether you prefer built in or freestanding appliances and how much storage you need.
6. Worktops need careful consideration as they are the most used element of a kitchen. Ask your designer to guide you through the choices from laminates and silestone, to granite and manufactured composites that feature built-in antibacterial protection.
7. Select a retailer that offers a complete fitting service using approved installers who qualified to handle both gas and electrical work. Safety is of paramount importance so ensuring that your kitchen is fitted professionally and safely is vital.
8. Investing in a new kitchen can be one of the most expensive purchases you make. Ask about the payment options available. At Leekes we offer home improvement loans and, from time to time, interest free credit which allows customers to pay the balance of their kitchen in instalments without incurring any additional costs.
9. Following installation you may have questions or need help with unforeseen issues. A dedicated after sales support team should be on hand to offer you assistance throughout the lifetime of your kitchen.
10. Purchasing a new kitchen is an exciting experience - but don’t rush it. Following these steps will ensure that your dream kitchen is completed on time, on budget and with your sanity intact.

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