Designing and buying a new handmade kitchen is not something you do very often. For that reason, guidance and help from an Optiplan kitchen designer rather than a pushy sales person is invaluable. The process of deciding on what to include and what to leave out of a new fitted kitchen can seem daunting. Choice of materials, such as granite for worktops and different woods for cabinets, can be confusing, and finishing touches such as handles, tiles and lighting have to match or compliment your chosen style.

Why not run through our 'Your kitchen' section where you'll find lots of very useful tips and hints as we detail the process of designing and buying your ideal handmade kitchen?