Kitchen Design Planning Process
There’s something magical about the moment you finally receive the first proper designs for your kitchen, boot room, and utility. After months of planning, measuring, mood-boarding, and daydreaming, suddenly it all becomes real. Today, that moment arrived for us, and it feels like the start of a whole new chapter in bringing this old house back to life.
When the email arrived this morning from James at Omega PLC, I was in full work mode, but I couldn’t help myself…
Like a Child at Christmas
Opening the email felt a bit like opening a present you’ve been waiting ages to open. Each image suggestion offered a glimpse into how some of the oldest rooms in the home will function for us in day-to-day life. For a neurodiverse household like ours, flow, clarity, and intuitive organisation aren’t just nice-to-haves—they’re essential. And seeing it all mapped out so thoughtfully was genuinely exciting.
The proposed kitchen layout balances practicality with warmth, giving us a space that feels welcoming without compromising on storage or efficiency. The boot room design is particularly exciting: a designated drop zone for muddy shoes, bags, coats, and everyday chaos. If any space is going to save our sanity on busy mornings, it’s that one. And the utility room feels like the unsung hero—tucked away but designed to make laundry, cleaning, and general household upkeep run so much smoother.
Family-Friendly Kitchen Design
Through the whole kitchen design planning process we very much wanted to keep a traditional feel to the kitchen. In terms of look, colour and cabinet hardware; but also ensuring that it had a timeless feel with a modern shaker style.
Of course, seeing the first round of designs also sparks a flood of ideas. Maybe you want to tweak the lighting positions, add more built-in storage, shift a window, or incorporate materials that echo the original character of the house. This early stage is all about refining, imagining, and making sure the design truly reflects how your family lives.
I added the boot room detail from the original concept, along with a tall cabinet specifically to house the ironing board, mop etc. But am especially excited about my pull out ‘drawers’ under the washer & dryer, so I can place the wash baskets on when filling/emptying the machines. Oh and my pot tap above the range!
Now that the designs are here, everything feels more tangible. It’s the start of transforming these essential rooms into spaces that work for our family—not just aesthetically, but practically, emotionally, and functionally. And honestly? It feels incredibly exciting.
I’d love to know what you can’t live without in your kitchen, or something you wish you had? Comment below, can’t wait to hear!
Fay x