Information Please First of all, download the  Wishlist and Project Information Form (the “Wishlist”) which you should fill in with your preferences, any ideas you have and information relating to appliances and services (water, gas). Measure your kitchen very carefully according to the instructions on the Measurements page. We'll need some photographs of the walls and possibly the ceiling. If you are having building work done we'll need to see the Architect's drawings - or any other drawings. Full guidance is given in the Wishlist. Send the completed Wishlist and Measurements back to us. We’ll check it and then email you an invoice. Then if you can send us payment we'll get started. First draft and revision We'll use your measurements to develop a CAD drawing of the room and then fit the furniture into the space.  We can then email you first draft plans, and 3D pictures. Have a really good look at these and ask any questions by phone or email. We don't always get it right first time and you may have changed your mind about something. No problem - we'll make any changes you want before printing out the final set of plans together with a product list and explanatory notes. There's another opportunity for minor revisions later on. Product List The product list is important. This could be passed to any retailer.  The fact that they don't have to get involved in any plans, or pay any commissions to a salesman and the sale lands complete on their desk should mean you can negotiate a good price. How it works Find a good Fitter Don’t commit to any purchase from any supplier at this stage. First, find an Independent Kitchen Fitter, maybe a one man band who operates out of his own home. There are lots of little guys like this around.  When you make contact ask for references. Some Fitters will be members of associations like the Guild of Master Craftsmen or Fair Trades.  Another accreditation to look out for is Trustmark.  Even so, ask for references and to see a job they've already done. The all important Survey Now, most important of all, the Fitter has to conduct a SURVEY.  All the best outfits, big and small, do this.  Even if you ignore all other advice, do not place an order with any business that leaves out the survey stage.  A survey should always be done by the tradesman who is going to fit the kitchen, and never by the same person who did the initial design. At the survey the Fitter verifies that the plan will work and that the product list is correct.  If he suggests changes for good reason we'll make the necessary changes.  If the Fitter wants to contact us direct, that's absolutely fine.  After that it's all down to him. Order through the Fitter We suggest that the Fitter orders the furniture using his own sources.  He will be able to deal direct with wholesalers and benefit from trade discounts.  You'll cut out several levels of expense - showroom, commission, retail margin.  The Fitter will charge you a bit more for fitting than the standard rates he would get off the big names - but overall you should save.  It's a Win Win situation. In this business - from your point of view - the Fitter is king.  This is the person upon whom you depend for a good outcome.  Treat your Fitter like royalty.  They do a very demanding job. Next, have a look at 3D rendered CAD drawing by Kitchen Plans, Turnmotion 3D rendered CAD drawing by Kitchen Plans, high gloss vinyl
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