Kitchen Design Guide
While it is impossible to define the perfect kitchen for everyone, it is possible to lay down some rules that, if followed, will ensure a kitchen that will be functional, elegant as well as fun to work and eat in. You can make your own adjustments to these guidelines and get a final product more suited to your tastes.
Listed below are some thumb rules of kitchen design.
1. Streamline surfaces – Remember, always go for a smooth and seamless design. The lesser the number of visible joints and edges, the better it is.
2. Integrate appliances – Appliances are essential in a kitchen, but hiding them makes your kitchen look elegant as well as clutter free.
3. Get a smart splashback – The splashback is the best thing to use as a design focus in a kitchen. Choose from clear glass, mosaics and coloured and textured splashbacks.
4. Flaunt bench tops – Bench tops should be of a natural texture such as marble or matt granite. Stone composites, polished timber and poured concrete are also beautiful.
5. Opt for an island – An island bench is essentially for people to sit on. Install a comfortable one and you can place it in such a way that the cook faces family and friends.
6. Clue up on colour – Choose colours based on the space available. Light shades for small spaces, darker ones for large. Use colour splashes judiciously to feature spots.
7. Choose the right layout – Every kitchen layout should be designed around what is known as the ‘Golden Triangle’. This involves placing the main work areas - fridge, sink and oven/cook top - close to each other, positioned at three sides of a triangle. Regardless of kitchen size, these activity zones should be no more than three metres apart, so you can move easily between them.
8. Switch to clever lighting – Using the right type of light can help immensely in the design of the kitchen. Use over-bench lights for brighter work spaces and dimmers for relaxing.
9. Look, no handles – Keep the cupboard handles low-key. Either use finger pulls or go for no-fuss designs in matt chrome or stainless steel.
10. Maximise storage – Use drawers as they maximise the storage capacity of your kitchen. Extra-deep options are perfect for pots and pans. Shallow, extra-wide varieties are great for storing cutlery.
If you would like to get a great kitchen design for your home, go for Dimension by Design. To know more about them and the services offered, please visit www.dimensionsbydesign.com.au.
About the Author
Mable Downs has worked in the design industry for over 7 years and knows the ins and outs of it. Her interest in writing has resulted in her articles wherein she shares her experiences in her field of work.
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