Kitchen & Open-Plan Interior Design
Kitchen and open-plan interior design requires more than selecting finishes. It begins with strategic layout planning.
I specialise in open-plan kitchen design for homes across the East Midlands, helping homeowners plan functional layouts before renovation begins. Strategic space planning ensures your kitchen, dining and living zones work together seamlessly.
This service focuses on transforming inefficient layouts into highly functional, balanced spaces that support modern family living. From kitchen island positioning to zoning open-plan areas, every decision is resolved before construction begins.
I work with homeowners across the East and West Midlands — including Lichfield, Sutton Coldfield, Burton-on-Trent, Swadlincote, Tamworth, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Harborne, Solihull, Derby and Loughborough — helping plan kitchen extensions and open-plan renovations before construction begins.
Kitchen Extension & Open Plan Layout Design
Open-plan kitchens are one of the most requested layouts in UK renovations — but without proper planning, they can quickly feel chaotic or unbalanced.
Professional layout design ensures:
• Clear circulation routes
• Proportional island sizing
• Logical appliance placement
• Balanced zoning between cooking, dining and living
• Integrated storage solutions
• Strong visual flow throughout the space
My approach prioritises spatial logic first, ensuring the kitchen works efficiently before aesthetic decisions are finalised.
Who This Service Is For?
This service is ideal for homeowners who:
• Are planning a kitchen extension
• Are removing internal walls to create open-plan living
• Are redesigning an outdated kitchen layout
• Want professional guidance before hiring a builder
• Need clear drawings and direction before construction
Many clients come to me after receiving architectural plans but want expert interior layout refinement before works begin.
What You Receive:
Phase 1:
✔️ 2–3 strategic layout options
✔️ Detailed 2D floor plans (zoning, circulation & flow)
✔️ Complete kitchen design development (cabinetry, appliances, storage & island design)
✔️ 3D floor plan
✔️ Material and colour direction
✔️ Lighting layout concept
Phase 2:
✔️ Lighting & electrical layout (sockets, switches & lighting positions)
✔️ Technical drawing package (plans, elevations & joinery details)
✔️ Materials, finishes & key furniture specification
✔️ Scaled 2D drawings for builders
✔️ 3D visualisations
The aim is to resolve the functionality and overall design direction before construction begins.
Investment:
Phase 1 - Layout&Concept - £1200
Phase 2 - Technical Package - £800
Electrical plans only - £10/sq.m
Want to see what this looks like in a real project?
Explore a recent kitchen and dining transformation:
Why Professional Kitchen Design Matters Before Construction
The kitchen is one of the most complex and expensive areas of a home renovation.
Poor planning can lead to:
🚩 Oversized or undersized kitchen islands
Not sure what size island your space can actually support? Read the guide How to Size a Kitchen Island Properly
🚩 Inefficient workflow between sink, hob and fridge
🚩 Insufficient storage
🚩 Awkward seating arrangements
🚩 Poor lighting positioning
🚩 Expensive mid-build design changes
Resolving these elements early ensures your renovation budget is used efficiently and avoids unnecessary structural adjustments later.
If you are planning a kitchen extension or open-plan renovation and want to ensure the layout is fully resolved before construction begins, professional kitchen and open-plan interior design provides structure, clarity and long-term functionality. Submit your project enquiry to begin the process.
See these deliverables in action — explore a completed open-plan kitchen extension in Birmingham, from first layout to finished room.
How to Start Working Together
Frequently Asked Questions
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Each stage of the project includes two rounds of revisions, which is usually more than enough to refine the design and reach a final solution with confidence.
If further changes are needed after that, additional revisions can absolutely be arranged and are charged separately. This helps keep the project clear, focused, and on schedule.
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Yes. Depending on your selected package, detailed scaled drawings can be provided to support contractors during construction.
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Yes. Early layout planning often supports architectural decisions and improves spatial clarity before applications are submitted. If you're unsure whether your kitchen extension requires planning permission, you can check your permitted development rights on the Planning Portal.
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Yes — I work with homeowners across the East Midlands, including Nottingham, Derby, Leicester, Birmingham and the surrounding areas, and I also offer UK-wide online kitchen and open-plan layout design services.
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Standard pricing information is available on this service page. Final quotes are tailored to the scale and complexity of your project.
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In most cases, Phase One (Layout & Concept Design) includes all the essential information needed to begin working with your contractors. It provides a fully resolved kitchen layout, cabinetry configuration and overall design direction.
Phase Two offers more detailed technical drawings, elevations and specifications for projects that require a higher level of precision.
If full technical detailing isn’t necessary, you can combine Phase One with Electrical Plans, which is often sufficient to proceed confidently with construction.