The kitchen is often referred to as the heart of a home

When thinking about employing a company to handle all of your luxury fitted kitchen design and installation needs, you should ensure that whoever you choose can provide a combination of great worktops, vast unit ranges, a good choice of fridges / freezers, beautiful flooring options and high-end appliances. As well as that, they should have expert knowledge and an unmatched customer service.

Kitchen units can be as aesthetically pleasing as any piece of furniture and will help to set the tone of your kitchen. When deciding upon the kitchen units that you wish to install, you should think carefully about the length of time that you wish your kitchen units to last. If you are aiming to have your kitchen last you for a long time - and let's face it, with a luxury kitchen you probably do - it's worth thinking of longevity when choosing colours. Take in to consideration that you may want to decorate again in the future without changing the units, so a neutral colour will be easier to work with. Also take into account the style of the rest of your house; a very modern kitchen will look very strange in an otherwise rustic and traditional home.

Also consider how much storage space you will need - a true cook will have plenty of pots and pans that they need to hide away. Custom cabinets can provide many functional bonuses, including sliding shelves, specialised drawers and cutlery slots.

The colour and style of the worktop in your new luxury kitchen should also be well thought through, as should the quality. Granite is the most expensive worktop material as it is virtually indestructible; it is not affected by heat and cannot be scratched without major effort. Granite is the most popular choice for luxury fitted kitchens as it comes in a range of beautiful, natural colours.

If you have a large budget then you could consider the most high-end of kitchen appliances. Why not include a sub-zero fridge, a professional grade oven or a temperature controlled wine storage. You should let your cooking style and individual needs determine your luxury fitted kitchen appliances.