11/15/2020
Make your Kitchen Impress! π
Crucial Tips for Designing a Kitchen You'll Love.
Kitchens are the central hub that holds a wide variety of your entire day to day tasks. So it's essential that its aesthetic, functions and durable! Whether from hosting a dinner party or making breakfast before work, your kitchen is the workhorse. DΓ©cor and architectural aspects must be working in synergy to achieve the balance that every kitchen requires. In the following, we will be providing the information everyone thinking or undergoing renovations should take into consideration.
Eliminate Wasted Transit Space
When organizing during the early design phase, always strive for efficiency during operation. The stove, sink and refrigerator should be spaced in a triangular fashion. Think about the number of steps taken in between; these three significant items shall not be too far away from each other but also give enough space for ease of operations.
Organization of Storage
Keep handy storage within necessary locations. The stove/oven region shall store mittens/pot/pans. Refrigerator storing ziplock baggage, plastic wrap for storage of cooked meals. Dishwasher, location purposed for cups, dishes etc.
Design Wide Walk Ways
Ensure your kitchen walkway has a minimum of 42". This allows for two people to easily walk past each other, creating the feeling of being more spacious!
Direction Of Flow
In the floor plan "early design phase," ensure to think about the flow of the kitchen. Have a clear direction of traffic.
Electrical
Electrical, there are a lot of aspects to think about, from the rough-in locations of your stove to where you are going to operate your coffee machine. 20Amps (North America) are standard in the Kitchen outlets and must be placed at least every 60" and not closer than 15" to any wet regions (check with your building codes). Think about your lighting within the room, how the layers of natural light will affect the ambience -atmosphere. Undermount lighting "puck lights," to highlight the countertops, and pot lights for above, try not to just form a grid; try to use the lights to create a focal point of the room.
Determine the functions of Island
Think about, the island is going to have a microwave, sink, or wine fridge. Keep this in mind before having your millwork/interior designer build the official design. For making design programs like Sketchup make are a lifesaver!
Consider the countertops
A quality countertop is one of the best investments you can make in your kitchen. It is the make or break of the kitchen; trying to save a quick buck will quickly show! Save money in kitchen cabin handles or other aspects that are easily changed; always go for quality on a countertop.
Focal Point
Choose the one point that your eyes will be driven. Use the rule of thirds to design around it, and your kitchen will look absolutely fabulous!
Once you finally complete, have fun with your new kitchen!