Before you start: a kitchen is not designed with taste alone
Designing a kitchen involves much more than choosing colors or a magazine style.
Every decision has an impact on daily use, comfort, functionality, and budget.
The clearer you are about the essentials from the start, the better the outcome will be.
5 things you should be clear about before designing your kitchen
1. How are you actually going to use the kitchen?
Copying ideas from Pinterest without a filter is not allowed here.
Think about your day to day life:
- Do you cook daily or very little?
- Do you use it alone or several people?
- Do you want to eat in the kitchen or just cook?
- Do you need a lot of storage or do you prefer space?
Functionality comes from your life, not a catalog.
2. Actual measurements are your starting point
Without real measurements, there is no possible design.
Take note of:
- Length, width and height of the space
- Windows, doors, columns
- Water, electricity and gas connections
- Extraction point for the hood
Don't design blindly. Design with data.
3. Define your priorities before dreaming big
Not everything fits, not everything is possible. It's best to know this as soon as possible.
Ask yourself:
- What is essential for you?
- What can you sacrifice if everything doesn't fit?
- Are there any “treats” you’ll actually use?
Designing well is choosing intelligently.
4. Have a rough budget (even if it's flexible)
It's not just how much you can spend, but where it makes sense to invest more.
Countertops, hardware, lighting… everything has an influence.
With a clear budget, we can prioritize, adapt, and avoid frustration.
5. Choose your advisor carefully
It's not the same thing to be served by a salesperson as it is to be served by someone who understands your project.
A good advisor:
- Listen before you propose
- Explains technical implications
- It tells you when something is not a good idea
- Accompanying you throughout the entire process
The difference between a beautiful kitchen and one that actually works is here.
Fran & Yann — Team Note
“We've seen many people come in with great ideas… but without knowing what they really need. That's why we always say that the most important thing at the beginning isn't choosing a countertop, but understanding how you experience the kitchen. That moment of listening changes everything.”
— Yann
"When someone comes to us without real measures or clear priorities, it's fine. But it's our responsibility to help them organize their ideas, not impose a design. That part of the process is what they value most later."
— Fran
Conclusion: Designing well starts with thinking better
A kitchen can't be improvised. And even if you have professional help,
Having these ideas clear will save you time, money and frustration.
