14 Apr 2025

How to Choose the Perfect Kitchen Design – Expert Advice from Cash & Carry Kitchens

Short answer: The best way to choose a kitchen design is to define your style and colour preferences, measure your space, create a wishlist, and work with an experienced kitchen designer who can turn your ideas into a functional, beautiful reality.

Step-by-Step: How to Choose a Kitchen Design

At Cash & Carry Kitchens, our expert kitchen designers, including Liz Hanratty, have decades of experience helping customers across Ireland create their dream kitchens. Here’s how to get started:

1. Define Your Kitchen Style and Colour

Do you prefer a modern, classic, or contemporary kitchen? Browse our Kitchen Collection get to know our ranges, styles, and finishes to help you decide.

2. Measure Your Kitchen Space

Accurate measurements are key. The size and layout of your kitchen determine what’s possible. Use our Measuring Guide to make sure we have everything we need before your first appointment.

3. Create Your Kitchen Wishlist

Think about the features you’ve always wanted - from boiling water taps and kitchen islands to integrated appliances and ample storage. Bring your wishlist to your design consultation.

Create a kitchen wishlist

Liz’s Top Tip: Keep It Simple

"Less is more when it comes to kitchen design. Be open to suggestions – what looks good on paper may not work in the space you have. For example, dark colours can make a small kitchen feel even smaller, so lighter shades may be a better choice."

Why Choose Cash & Carry Kitchens?

Handcrafted in Ireland – All kitchens are made in our 130,000 sq. ft. factory in Castlemartyr, Co. Cork.
Trusted for over 40 years – We’ve helped thousands of Irish homeowners choose their perfect kitchen.
17 showrooms nationwide – See our kitchens in person before you decide.