Who designs kitchens in Sydney and how can you be sure they are right for you? Anyone can project a corporate image using the internet these days. There are companies offering kitchens in Sydney that have created websites that make their operations look more impressive and substantial than they really are.



Creative marketing and slick studio produced images are relatively easy to arrange and you will find many kitchen design companies in Sydney using this to their advantage. Web based commerce is quickly replacing the old conventional bricks & mortar storefronts that used to be found around Sydney. Whilst this may work well when purchasing CDs or a laptop, you would not expect to purchase a quality kitchen this way.

Here are a few things to keep in mind when looking for new kitchens in Sydney:

•When researching a new kitchen, look for more than a slick image.

•Visit the showroom to view their kitchens.

•Are the kitchen displays up to date and in order?

•Are the kitchens actually on display in Sydney, or are they only photos?

•A showroom will give you an indication of what to expect for your project. If you're looking for a kitchen in Sydney, but the showroom is in another state, it's best to keep looking!

•Ask to visit the factory where the kitchens are made.

•Is the factory well laid out? Is it clean? Is it safe?

•Look up company records.

•Check license and insurance details.

•Look for companies that have established track records for kitchen designs.

•Look for continuous company ownership.

•Visit consumer affairs sites- check for performance records.

•Meet the staff at the showroom. Ask about the team.

•A well run company will be happy for you to meet staff and are proud of their kitchen showroom and Sydney-based factory.

•Ask to visit past clients' homes.

•Ask to view portfolios of past jobs in Sydney. A good kitchen design company gets a lot of repeat work.

•A good company will have countless names of past clients to offer.

•Have they worked in the Sydney area?

•A good company will attract clientele from a wide area and will be able to cater for regional/interstate work as well as local Sydney work.

•Find out exactly what is on offer.

•Does the company split kitchen contracts and subcontract or does the company offer a complete service?

•Beware of split contracts as they are often to avoid statutory insurance obligations

•Does the company offer comprehensive kitchen design services?

•Does the company offer comprehensive kitchen installation services?

•Does the company supervise all aspects of your job?

•Will the company travel outside of Sydney to do work and follow-up visits?

•Does the company offer a full service warranty?

•Does the company offer long warranty periods (min 7 years)?

•Ask the company for referrals from past kitchen clients in Sydney.

•Try to find companies that have been in business for many years and that can demonstrate continuity of ownership and teamwork which give actual value to a warranty period.

Educating yourself before purchasing a new kitchen will not only save you money and time now, but also prevent any troublesome issues from occurring in the future.