Kitchen design and planning · England
Kitchen design and planning in the Isle of Wight
Our kitchen design and planning work covers the whole of the Isle of Wight, including Newport, Isle of Wight, Ryde and Cowes.
Is kitchen design and planning right for your Isle of Wight kitchen?
Families across the Isle of Wight sometimes want a layout that lets two people cook at the same time, which changes how the working zones and walkways are planned.
If you are thinking about an island for a Isle of Wight kitchen, a design check tells you early whether the room is wide enough for comfortable walkways.
What does kitchen design and planning in the Isle of Wight include?
After the survey visit we write the scope down. For kitchen design and planning in the Isle of Wight it usually covers:
- Measured survey of walls, windows, doors, ceiling height and floor levels
- Positions of water, waste, gas, power and radiators recorded on the plan
- Layout options such as galley, L-shaped, U-shaped, island or peninsula
- Working zones planned for preparation, cooking, washing and storage
- Appliance positions, housings and ventilation gaps checked against real sizes
- Socket, switch, lighting and extraction positions marked for the electrician
- Elevations and 3D views for larger or open-plan kitchens where chosen
- A final plan and specification to order from and fit to
How much does kitchen design and planning cost in the Isle of Wight?
As a starting point for the Isle of Wight, these ranges include VAT at 20% and allow for typical labour costs in the South East. Expect costs in the South East to sit somewhat above UK averages, reflecting local labour rates.
| Typical project | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Design for a kitchen we supplyMeasured survey, layout plan and specification are part of the supply-and-fit price | Included |
| Measured drawings and layout plan for a kitchen bought elsewhereMeasured drawing, layout and service positions for your fitter and supplier | £340–£1,000 |
| Detailed design with 3D views and elevationsFor larger or open-plan kitchens | £690–£1,700 |
Design is included in the supply-and-fit price; for kitchens bought elsewhere, the guide prices cover the measured survey, layout drawing and service positions, with 3D views and elevations in the detailed option. The survey visit to quote is free; the fee covers the measured drawings and layout plan you can take to any supplier. Prices include VAT at 20%.
Kitchens in homes across the Isle of Wight
Across the Isle of Wight you will often find Victorian seaside villas, stone cottages, post-war bungalows and converted flats, and each shapes the kitchen differently. Victorian villas split into flats often have compact kitchens in former bedrooms, while bungalows and cottages tend to have small square kitchens at the back.
Mains water on the Isle of Wight is hard, so limescale on taps, kettles and boiling water taps is common and a filter can help. Kitchen units, worktops and appliances usually cross on the vehicle ferry, so delivery dates and crossing times need planning before the fit is booked.
Converted Victorian villas can mean a small kitchen with shared services and pipework running through neighbouring flats, so the layout needs careful planning. Many island bungalows are being updated for easier living, with better lighting, practical storage, more drawers and appliances at a comfortable height.
Rules for kitchen design and planning in the Isle of Wight
Designing and fitting a kitchen needs no planning permission in England, but a good plan allows for the rules that follow. New circuits are notifiable under Part P, a cooker hood extracting outside should achieve about 30 litres per second under Approved Document F, and removing a load-bearing wall needs a structural engineer and building control approval. Listed buildings and flats may need consent before a new outside vent is cut.
Listed buildings and conservation areas in the older island towns may need consent for a new external vent, and flat owners usually need the freeholder's written consent.
Before you start
- Mark radiators, the boiler, stopcock and meters on the plan early, as moving them adds cost and changes what can go where.
- Work out the route for cooker hood ducting to an outside wall before fixing the hob position, as long or bent runs reduce extraction.
- Keep the sink, hob and fridge reasonably close; the classic work triangle is a useful check, not a rule every kitchen must follow.
- Plan landing space either side of the hob and next to the oven and fridge, so hot pans and shopping always have somewhere to go.
- If you are extending or knocking through in the Isle of Wight, finalise the kitchen plan before the builder fixes drainage and power points.
- Open every cupboard in your current kitchen and decide what you use, what you store and what you could do without before planning storage.
Questions about kitchen design and planning in the Isle of Wight
How much does kitchen design and planning cost in the Isle of Wight?
Kitchen design and planning in the Isle of Wight typically costs £340 to £1,000 including VAT for measured drawings and a layout plan for a kitchen bought elsewhere, based on prices in the South East. Larger or more involved jobs cost more, and your price is fixed in writing after a free survey visit.
Do you cover the whole of the Isle of Wight?
Yes. We carry out kitchen design and planning across the Isle of Wight, including Newport, Isle of Wight, Ryde, Cowes and Sandown. Every job starts with a free survey visit and an itemised written quote.
What is the kitchen work triangle?
The work triangle is a planning idea that links the sink, hob and fridge, keeping each within a short, unobstructed walk of the others so cooking takes fewer steps. It is still a useful check, but many kitchens are now planned in zones for preparation, cooking, washing and storage, which suits larger and open-plan rooms where more than one person uses the space.
What are the standard sizes of kitchen units and worktops?
Base units are typically 600 mm deep, with worktops around 900 mm from the floor, though the plinth height can raise or lower this slightly. Unit widths come in standard steps, commonly from 150 mm up to 1,000 mm, and wall units are shallower, often around 300 to 350 mm deep. A plan built on real measurements uses filler panels to take up any leftover space.
Which kitchen layout suits my room?
It depends mainly on the shape of the room, where the doors and windows sit and how many people cook. Narrow rooms suit a galley, rooms with a corner suit an L-shape, and wider rooms can take a U-shape. An island needs space for walkways of around a metre on each side, and a peninsula gives similar worktop space where an island will not fit.
Kitchen design and planning in towns across the Isle of Wight
Choose a town for local guide prices and postcode coverage:
- Kitchen design and planning in Newport, Isle of Wight
- Kitchen design and planning in Ryde
- Kitchen design and planning in Cowes
- Kitchen design and planning in Sandown