Start with the room and your priorities
Before choosing finishes, note what works in your kitchen and what you want to change. Consider storage, preparation space, cooking, cleaning and how people move through the room. Measure the walls, openings and fixed services, then have those measurements checked on site.
Explore a layout
Think about how cabinets, appliances and work areas fit together. A galley, L-shaped or U-shaped arrangement may suit different rooms. The right choice depends on the actual space, access and household needs, so review a drawing with your installer.
Carcasso is a web app for designing kitchens, laundries, wardrobes, walk-in robes and vanities. It runs on Mac, iPad and in the browser. Use it to explore a kitchen arrangement and discuss the drawing with your installer.
Choose cabinetry and finishes
Discuss door styles, colours, storage and finish options with your cabinet maker. Ask how the proposed materials suit the room and its expected use. Confirm all selections and installation requirements with your installer.
Coordinate the work
Speak with the trades involved before work starts. Confirm responsibilities, site access and the order of work directly with them. Keep a written record of decisions and ask for updated drawings when the layout changes.
Review before work begins
Check the room layout, openings, appliance positions and finish selections with your cabinet maker and installer. Site conditions can differ from an initial measurement, so confirm the final details on site before work begins.
Carcasso can help you prepare a kitchen drawing for discussion. Review it with your cabinet maker and installer, who can confirm the project details for your home.