The majority of people underestimate the amount of work and time spent in the kitchen.

During the lifetime of a kitchen you carry out millions of actions and movements, carry several tons in weight and will have walked further than Lands End to John O'Groats. Altogether you spend on average one month a year in the kitchen.

Would you believe that...

• you walk to and from the table more than 30 times a day?

• drawers, pull-outs and doors are opened and closed more than 80 times per day?

• more than 50 activities such as slicing, preparing a salad, buttering bread are carried out each day?

Nowadays there is not enough focus on the kitchen user

Too often, design and visual aspects are rated higher than function. In addition, many "less expensive" products are the focus since price is a factor.

Obviously we understand that for most people the cost of a new kitchen is already the driving force in your decision making. However, if you take the time now to think about how you will be using your kitchen, not only now but way into the future, you may consider that a little more investment now will prove well worth it in years to come.

Its not enough to just make your kitchen look great, but if at all possible, it also has to help make your life less complicated

Hopefully within these few pages you will begin to understand the importance of great design not only visually but also in terms of useability. You'll thank us for it!