Choosing the Right Benchtop for your KitchenThere is no doubt that the benchtop in a kitchen is important. Without it, where would you prepare your food?! If you are thinking of replacing your kitchen or having it made over with a new benchtop, you might like to consider what your needs are before you make your way to a kitchen showroom. There are a few different factors that can affect the sort of benchtop you have and you need to be armed with the information before you start on the design process. Here are a few things to consider.

Space

Space is usually the biggest decider on the kind of kitchen benchtops Brisbane you can have. Depending on how much room you have will govern the size of your benchtop. If you have a large kitchen already then it’s very likely you will go with a larger benchtop. For smaller spaces however this is not possible and discussing space options with your designer will see you have a more functional benchtop even if it’s not very big.

Cooking needs

Some people cook up storms in their kitchens. Baking and entertaining guests with banquets is something that some people love and these kinds of cooks are going to need as much space as possible. It would be virtually impossible to make three dishes at once on a bench that barely allows preparations for one. The origin of the foods you prepare will affect a need for more bench space too. Making fresh pasta or dishes using dough that needs to be rolled out means space is required. This kind of cooking will also mean you have to think carefully about the material used. Stainless steel benchtops are very popular in professional kitchens for their good hygienic qualities. If you are a family who prepares meals together then again space is important however if your culinary skills go as far as throwing a frozen dinner in the oven then a large benchtop is not something you will need.

Budget

It’s nice to dream about having the top of the range granite benchtop or stainless steel in your Brisbane kitchens but quite simply, if you can’t afford it, you can’t have it. Don’t be disheartened though if you’re on a tighter budget than you would like. There are plenty of fantastic benchtop materials to choose from that are budget friendly and that still look great

Your benchtop will be the main focal point of your kitchen. With this in mind, talk to a kitchen designer who understands your needs and enjoy choosing the face of your kitchen.

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