CLEVER KITCHEN SOLUTIONS FOR DEVELOPERS The kitchen is most definitely the heart of the home and needs to be carefully designed to sit comfortably and meet the highest expectations of the home buyers Few potential buyers will be enthused by a home that has a kitchen needing adjustment, so a good kitchen space is crucial for a positive buyer reaction. Good kitchen design is a combination of quality cabinetry, a user-friendly layout, and plenty of storage solutions – as well as a high-end look. Costs saved on the choice of kitchens for a development can have a big impact on profit margins. Using the services of kitchen resale companies, such as Used Kitchen Exchange, can save up to 90% of the RRP of a kitchen, so 30 - www.refurbandrestore.co.uk
now is a good time to get on board with the growing re-use movement. It’s not just about pre-used kitchens from domestic homes, which may very well include barely-used kitchens that were installed in a development home but not to the new owner’s taste. It can also include ex-display kitchens from kitchen showrooms – which will look brand new, be expertly designed and hardly used except maybe for the occasional demo! For a long time, cars were one of the few items people were happy to buy
second-hand, but recently we have experienced a massive shift in the perceptions of the world of ‘used’. Far from its previous negative connotations, ‘used’ is now synonymous with both value for money and waste avoidance. Buying pre-loved has become a badge of honour for Millennials, with the lower price tag and promise of having an input into saving the planet proving an irresistible ‘feel-good’ combination. Since COVID 19 we have also seen an explosion of interest in sustainable home developments as the housing market booms.
