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- We\u2019ll need your contact details so we can easily get in touch with you.<\/li>\n
- Sending in your full address is really helpful, that way we can let you know a rough figure for delivery and installation costs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Project info:<\/strong><\/p>\n
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- A dimensioned room plan \u2013 this can be a simple hand-drawn one but it does need to show windows, doors, ceiling heights, and any other features that may hinder the placement of furniture.<\/li>\n
- Your timescales \u2013 our lead time is around 3-4 months so we tend to book people in for appointments in consideration of this.<\/li>\n
- Budget \u2013 we\u2019re always very happy to try and keep within budgets, an idea of this is really helpful for us to know.<\/li>\n
- Information on any structural work being carried out \u2013 we can only book you in for a full design appointment when you have had your planning permission approved or if the planning will not affect the kitchen space. It just makes sense to begin the design process when you are absolutely certain of the space you\u2019re working with.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- The range of furniture you are interested in: Classic English, Real Shaker, Haberdasher\u2019s or Sebastian Cox.<\/li>\n
- Take a look on our website and through our Instagram feed, note down your favourite projects, which bits you think would work well, that kind of thing. Also, feel free to add any links to your Pinterest inspiration boards.<\/li>\n
- Let us know any specifics \u2013 you might be after wall cupboards, a pantry, an island, a vintage piece, knowing this helps us when we\u2019re working out the initial estimated kitchen cost.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Please tell us which appliances will be in your kitchen. This sounds obvious but one of our designers will be having a really good look at your plans beforehand, thinking about great layout options, and this can all go a little pear-shaped if he or she then discovers an unexpected washer or dryer at the beginning of the appointment!<\/li>\n
- We are happy to supply all, a few, or no appliances for your kitchen. If you have a working fridge that you are happy with, no problem!<\/li>\n
- If you do want appliances from us but you haven\u2019t decided what you want yet then don\u2019t worry at all, even noting in the email that you aren\u2019t sure is helpful to know and your designer can chat you through all the options and advise on the best choice for you.<\/li>\n
- However, if you do know what kind of appliances you want, that\u2019s great too. Let us know the brand or style or model in the email.<\/li>\n
- We work closely with a few select brands and we can talk to you about each one in the appointment but you are also welcome to source your own appliances independently if you prefer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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Lots of colour samples, worktop samples, hardware and beautiful imagery to inspire you during your design appointment.<\/em><\/p>\n
Design appointments tend to last around 2-3 hours, you\u2019ll sit around an island or a table and go through everything about your kitchen. We always get wonderful feedback on our design appointments, they\u2019re really fun!! Our designers make everything so easy and enjoyable. He or she will have plenty of ideas, thoughts for the layout, what could work well, how to best utilise the space and of course, you will share your ideas too \u2013 together you\u2019ll begin to design a fabulous kitchen. You can look at all our Shaker colours, hardware options, worktops, sinks and aged brass taps, we tend to have most things on display or a sample to show you.<\/p>\n
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DURING THE APPOINTMENT<\/em><\/p>\n
You have arrived at one of our showrooms for your design appointment, you will be greeted by a lovely deVOL team member and given tea and biscuits. Your designer will then say hello, plans in hand. You will also have another designer working with you during the appointment too, he or she will be behind the scenes, drawing up your plans and making any changes that pop up during the appointment.<\/p>\n
As I mentioned at the beginning of the blog, it\u2019s great if you have managed to stop by one of our showrooms beforehand to see our furniture but if not, or if you\u2019re a little confused, don\u2019t panic. Your designer can tell you about our ranges and make sure you\u2019re totally clear on everything before you get started.<\/p>\n
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This is the main display in our St. John\u2019s Square showroom, lots of lovely kitchens are designed around this island.<\/em><\/p>\n
Coming in with some thoughts about your space is really helpful for us but don\u2019t worry if you don\u2019t have any ideas at all, that\u2019s what we\u2019re here for!! Our designers are experts at what they do, they aren\u2019t salespeople trying to cram in as many cupboards into your space as possible, they are graduates with a genuine interest and passion in design. They have lots of experience in transforming ideas into the kitchens you see in our brochures, in the magazines and on our social media \u2013 you can trust them. Their aim is to create a space that is totally functional, that is perfectly personal to you and is, of course, in keeping with the deVOL style.<\/p>\n
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A built-in WOLF cooker and hob in the Islington Townhouse Kitchen, supplied by us. <\/em><\/p>\n
All the information above means that we have absolutely everything we need for a great appointment, your designer will have plenty of ideas that will be perfectly suited to you and your space. It also means that when we first get back to you with an initial estimate cost, it should be very accurate.<\/p>\n
If you are planning to have your appointment in one of our London showrooms, please email the above information over to london.enquiries@devolkitchens.co.uk. If you would prefer to have your design meeting at our main showroom in Loughborough, email enquiries@devolkitchens.co.uk. If you aren\u2019t too sure which showroom would be best, have a little read below.<\/p>\n
Cotes Mill is the perfect place if you know you would like a few vintage pieces in your new kitchen, there are rooms and rooms of beautiful old things that you can add to your order or take home the same day! It is also currently the only showroom with our Haberdasher\u2019s range. St. John\u2019s Square is great if you\u2019re interested in getting a Classic English Kitchen, while Tysoe Street has more Real Shaker furniture. However, all three showrooms do have Classic, Shaker and Seb Cox, so don\u2019t worry too much if one location is much easier for you than another.<\/p>\n
Once we have received your email, we\u2019ll look through everything, have a study of your space and get back to you with a rough idea of costs. If this suits you, great!! If it\u2019s a little more expensive than you were hoping for, don\u2019t worry. There are plenty of ways to help with costs and you can go through this with your designer in the appointment. This doesn\u2019t mean you have to give up something you really, really want, just a few simple changes might be all it takes.<\/p>\n
If it all sounds good to you\u2026 we\u2019ll go ahead and book you in! Just let us know when suits you and which showroom is best \u2013 our main showroom, Cotes Mill, in Loughborough, either of our Clerkenwell, London showrooms or our New York showroom on Bond Street in NoHo. If you\u2019d like to come in as soon as possible, appointments are usually available around a week after first getting in touch.<\/p>\n
Please note, if you can\u2019t visit any of our showrooms then don\u2019t worry, we have a great remote design service \u2013 it is totally possible to design your dream kitchen with you over the phone and through emails. Have a read of our Overseas Guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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Your design appointment could take place around this lovely vintage table in the Loft Kitchen.<\/em><\/p>\n
Next, send us an email with a dimensioned room plan of your space and as much information on your project as possible and we can then take a look and get back to you with an initial estimate of the price. This estimate will cover everything from furniture to appliances to worktops and even delivery and installation, so the more details we have from you, the better!!<\/p>\n
The Design Service page of our website has a simple outline of what to email over but the points below go into a lot more detail, do take a look\u2026<\/p>\n
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BEFORE THE APPOINTMENT<\/em><\/p>\n
First of all, a design appointment at deVOL is free!! We don\u2019t charge for this initial kitchen design service, all you need to do is prepare a little before so both you and your designer can really make the most of the appointment.<\/p>\n
Before booking in, there are a few things we recommend doing. Firstly, visit one of our showrooms if you can. This is so beneficial, it\u2019s great being able to see our images on our website and Instagram, reading all the information in our brochures and on our project pages, but there\u2019s nothing quite like seeing our furniture, accessories, worktops and lights in person. You can pop into our showrooms Monday to Saturday, no need to book beforehand, and there will always be a deVOL team member on hand to show you around and answer any questions you may have. However, if this isn\u2019t really possible then don\u2019t worry, your designer will be happy to chat you through all our furniture before you get started in the design appointment.<\/p>\n
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