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Building a new house - what should the starting point be for kitchen?

Alyssa Gannon Treacy

9 years ago

Hi - we are building a new home in Ireland - the house plans have been made, but I am really worried about designing the interior of the kitchen. What should my starting point be? Cabinets? I feel that there is so much to choose and so much I do like - I just don't know if it will all look good in the end. This is going to be our "forever" house - how do I make it perfect??

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Linda H
9 years ago
Yes, I would and did start with cabinets. Browse through he kitchen photos here on Houzz until you determine your favorite styles. Start a kitchen idea book and save every photo that has something you like, cabinets will be your biggest investment. Once you know your style, begin thinking about counter tops and backsplash. One or the other will be your "star." If you already have a favorite, try to coordinate other choices with it. For example, I found my backsplash first, then chose the counter to go with it. Often people have their counter in first then struggle to find a backsplash. If you fall in love with a beautiful, busy granite you will want a simple backsplash. My floor was last, keeping it simple to avoid clashing with other choices. Good luck and have fun! This can be an overwhelming project but your friends at Houzz can help!
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mcbriec
9 years ago
I'm no expert, but based on my travels in Europe, you will likely be shocked at the constraints in your design. So I would first be prepared to have many fewer choices than you would here. I would try to read Irish magazines and get a feel for what's available before potentially setting your ideas on materials or choices that may be unavailable.

Completely agree with Linda about choosing you "primary" piece and then designing based on that choice. I'm a stone person, so my kitchens are completely based on my granite choice.
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