CUT THE COST OF YOUR KITCHEN

1 Shop smart

Plan ahead and earmark yearly discount events like Black Friday and the January sales for big-ticket items such as appliances. You could save hundreds on the price of big brands. For kitchens, look for end-of-line or closing down sales, or opt for second-hand (see over the page).

If you’re buying your kitchen through a showroom or designer, you can still save money by sourcing certain elements yourself. Even relatively major items, like worktops, are often available through an online retailer without the markup you’ll get on a showroom floor.

2 PREASSEMBLED OR FLATPACK?

A flatpack