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Specification

Locking down the layout, supplier choice, appliance specs, and the orders that everything downstream depends on.

6 tasks in this phase

Decision flowchart comparing three kitchen sourcing routes: full-service showroom, self-sourcing, and hybrid approach, with cost ranges and trade-offs for each
1
Kitchen Designer vs Self-Sourcing
Compare full-service kitchen companies, self-sourcing, and the hybrid approach. Independent designer fees from £300 – £800.
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Process infographic showing the four stages of kitchen layout planning: measure the room, map services, draw the layout, hand off to trades
2
Measuring Your Kitchen Space and Planning the Layout
How to measure your extension kitchen accurately, plan a layout that works for real cooking, and produce the drawing your electrician and plumber need before first fix.
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Infographic comparing UK kitchen supplier tiers from budget to premium, showing price ranges, unit construction types, and lead times
3
Sourcing Kitchen Units and Worktops
Compare UK kitchen suppliers by tier, understand unit construction quality, choose the right worktop material, and avoid the traps that cost homeowners thousands.
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Process infographic showing appliance selection timeline from specification at kitchen specification stage through first-fix electrical and plumbing requirements to delivery and installation, with key decision points highlighted
4
Choosing Kitchen Appliances for Your Extension
What to buy, when to specify it, and the electrical requirements your trades need. Quooker installed costs £1,400 – £2,900.
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Process infographic showing the three-trade extractor coordination timeline: builder cores duct exit, electrician wires power supply, kitchen fitter installs the unit
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Kitchen Extractors and Ventilation
Plan your kitchen extractor ducting route before first fix. Covers extractor types, Part F ventilation requirements, ducting materials, and the three-trade coordination that catches most homeowners out.
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Coordination triangle showing kitchen fitter, electrician, and plumber working together during a 5-day kitchen fitting schedule
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Finding a Kitchen Fitter
How to find, vet, and book a kitchen fitter for your extension. Covers costs (£1,500 – £3,500), the coordination triangle, and room readiness.
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