Kitchens that are well designed are far more likely to be satisfactory to the house owner, and to help them get what they want out of their space. This means that a good kitchen design is integral to the process of creating a new kitchen and making sure it is everything the homeowner wants it to be. The process starts with finding an experienced kitchen designer who can work with the existing space and ensure it is being used as well as possible. Next, it is all about collaboration. It’s essential that the kitchen designer understands the requirements of the homeowner, and what they need their kitchen space to do for them. Some people want modern kitchens; others dream of a large farmhouse kitchen complete with Belfast sink and an island. Finally, a kitchen design is all about optimising space. There will be many kitchen configurations that can work. The process is about finding the one that is best.