How to Design a Kutchenhaus Kitchen: From Inspiration to Installation
The Kutchenhaus Guide to Statement-Making Kitchen Designs
Designing your kitchen is one of the most exciting home projects you can take on. At Kutchenhaus, we make the process inspiring, practical and entirely tailored to you. From that first spark of an idea to the final installation, our expert team supports you at every step - ensuring your kitchen looks stunning and works seamlessly for your lifestyle. Download our brochure or visit your local kitchen showroom for inspiration and get ready to design your perfect kitchen by booking a design appointment…
How to Prepare for Your Design Appointment
To design a kitchen with us, we recommend booking an appointment either at your local showroom or online. Learn more about the Kutchenhaus showroom experience, if you’re unsure what to expect.
To get the most from your design appointment, it helps to come prepared with a few key details. This gives your designer a clear understanding of your goals, space, and priorities - and ensures your personalised design is as accurate and inspiring as possible. Here's what to bring with you or consider ahead of time:
- Room Measurements: Length, width, ceiling height, and locations of windows, doors and radiators
- Any Planning Documents: If your kitchen is part of a new build, extension or renovation, bring relevant drawings or planning approvals.
- Project Overview: Is your kitchen part of an open-plan redesign, wall knock-through, or phased renovation? Sharing the wider context helps your designer suggest smart layout solutions.
- Timeline: Let us know your ideal timescale - whether you're planning months ahead or need your kitchen by a specific date
- Budget Guidance: Even a rough idea of your budget helps us recommend the best materials, appliances and layout choices from the outset
- Usage Habits: How do you use your kitchen day-to-day? Is it a space for family life, entertaining, or quiet cooking?
- Design Inspiration: Bring moodboards, Pinterest saves or favourite colour palettes - or just describe what you love
- Your wishlist: Think beyond cabinetry - what appliances, storage features or finishes have you always wanted?
The more we know, the better we can tailor your kitchen to suit your space, lifestyle and vision.
Find Your Inspiration
Every great kitchen design begins with a vision. Explore different kitchen styles, finishes, kitchen colour ideas and layouts to discover what feels right for your space and how you live. Whether you’re drawn to the clean lines of an industrial kitchen or the character of Shaker cabinetry, your personal style helps shape every detail.
For real-life inspiration, browse our kitchen brochure or drop into your local showroom to explore new colours, layout ideas, must-have kitchen appliances and smart storage solutions - our kitchen inspiration guides are also great for helping you get the design ball rolling...
Things to consider at this stage:
- How do you use your kitchen - do you need a family kitchen, a kitchen for entertaining or a multi-functional space?
- How do you want your kitchen laid out? Will it be an open-plan kitchen, a self-contained galley kitchen, or a compact U-shaped kitchen?
- Which colours, textures and finishes feel most like ‘you’?
Start building a moodboard, save ideas that inspire you, and take note of the details that stand out - having your kitchen wishlist at the ready makes designing a kitchen with our experts so much easier.
Measure Your Space
Accurate measurements are essential for planning a kitchen that fits beautifully - and functions perfectly.
Before your design appointment, try to measure:
- The room's full dimensions (length, width, ceiling height)
- The position of windows, door, radiators, and any architectural features
- Existing plumbing or electrical points
If you're unsure where to start, your local Kutchenhaus team is here to guide you. We'll make sure you have everything you need to begin your design journey with confidence. As part of the process, your designer will also visit your home to assess your space in person. We don't just rely on numbers on a page - seeing your kitchen first-hand helps us understand the layout, lighting and flow of the room in a way no sketch or measurement ever could. It's one of the many ways our teams go the extra mile to create a kitchen that fits beautifully and feels completely tailored to you.
Working With Our Designers
When you visit a Kutchenhaus showroom, our expert designers bring your ideas to life. We take time to understand how you live, what you need from your kitchen, and what styles you're drawn to - no two designs are ever the same. After spending time exploring design options you'll receive:
- A detailed 3D rendering of your kitchen layout, colours, and products
- Accurate architectural drawings to support the design and fit
- Expert advice on cabinetry, appliances, worktops, lighting and more
- Thoughtful personalisation, from family-friendly layouts to pet-friendly storage or integrated design features
We'll help you craft a kitchen that doesn't just look good - but lives beautifully, every day.
From Order to Installation
Once your final design is confirmed, we take care of everything - from placing the order to coordinating delivery and installation, all backed by German-engineered quality and ongoing support.
Here’s what you can expect once your kitchen is ordered:
- Delivery within as little as 8 weeks - your showroom team will provide a personalised timeline based on your design.
- Recommended local fitters - we’ll connect you with trusted installers who are familiar with our German kitchens and help coordinate installation to suit your schedule.
- Ongoing support and aftercare - your showroom team will check in during and after installation to ensure your kitchen has been fitted to the highest standards and that you're completely happy with the result.
At every stage, our process is designed to be smooth, stress-free, and focused on delivering exceptional quality, right down to the final detail.
The Kutchenhaus Difference
What sets us apart is the care, precision and design expertise that shape every stage of your journey. We don’t just design kitchens - we deliver spaces that are engineered for real life and tailored to your home in every detail. Here’s how we go further:
- Every plan is technically approved by our HQ design team to ensure your kitchen not only looks beautiful, but performs flawlessly for years to come. This extra layer of rigour ensures layouts are practical, structurally sound, and built to last.
- Installation options that fit your needs – whether you’re looking for a dry or wet fit, your showroom can recommend trusted local installers who know our products inside out. Some locations even offer full project management to simplify the process.
- Design that flows beyond the kitchen – from open-plan cabinetry that links kitchens and living areas, to coordinating furniture for dining rooms, utility rooms and even bathrooms, we help create a consistent, considered feel throughout your home.
- Trusted product partnerships – we’ve carefully curated appliance partners, and your showroom will be able to provide quality flooring and wood cladding suppliers, and more, to work seamlessly with your kitchen. These premium additions reflect the same quality and craftsmanship as our kitchens themselves.
We combine the precision of German engineering with a personalised, thoughtful approach to design - so your finished space feels cohesive, practical, and completely your own.
Using the Kutchenhaus Planning Tool
Not quite ready to book your design appointment? Our free online kitchen planner is the perfect place to start. It lets you experiment with layouts, finishes, and colours from the comfort of your own home - giving you a clearer idea of what’s possible before you meet with a designer. With the planning tool, you can:
- Try out different kitchen layouts
- Mix and match finishes, from soft matt to high-contrast gloss
- Explore colour combinations and see how they work together
Once you’ve created a draft design, you can bring it to your local showroom. Our expert team will help refine your ideas and turn them into a tailored, practical kitchen plan that works beautifully for your space.
Kitchen Design Advice You Can Trust
Designing a Kutchenhaus kitchen is about more than just choosing cabinets - it's about creating a space that reflects your lifestyle and brings joy to everyday living.
From early inspiration and expert guidance to aftercare and ongoing support, we're here to help you every step of the way.
Book a free design appointment, visit your nearest showroom, or download our brochure to discover how we can help you create a kitchen that’s as personal as it is practical.
With Kutchenhaus, you can design with confidence - and enjoy a kitchen that's truly yours.
Next Steps…
Showroom appointment
Schedule a free design appointment at one of our nationwide Showrooms, our kitchen experts await to guide you through both design and functionality.
Online appointment
Discover your dream kitchen from the comfort of your home. Book a free online appointment today and our experts will bring our Showroom experience to you.
Request a free brochure
Get your free Kutchenhaus design brochure online today and embark on a journey to envision your dream kitchen.