What makes a great kitchen design?

Is it the overall layout of the kitchen design remodeling project, the work centers or is it the kitchen cabinets?
By: Roger Gaelens
 
June 16, 2010 - PRLog -- Is it the overall layout of the kitchen design remodeling project, the work centers or is it the kitchen cabinets?

I believe it is a combination of all those features.  Let’s look at the kitchen project, we know you would like a new kitchen but, you may be wondering where to start.  Do I just go and look at kitchen showrooms, access the internet, talk to kitchen designers, browse though trade magazines?  Absolutely!

As you start your kitchen design remodeling project you should ask yourself what are my tastes in color, style, wood species, and what don’t I like about my current kitchen?

In today’s world we find many households require a two person kitchen design layout.  This means there should be ample room to move around without bumping into each other.  Doors and drawers, dishwasher, refrigerator, range, islands should all be accessible without having to move the sous-chef or helper.  This makes the whole cooking experience in your new kitchen layout more enjoyable! It also throws out the old kitchen work triangle and turns it into a more functional work trapezoid.

Let’s start your kitchen design or kitchen remodeling project by looking at the range or cooking area.  First, do I really need the microwave right here above my stove?  It seems that if I’m sautéing something on the stove and my helper is perhaps getting something that needs to be heated up or nuked…I think you get the idea, crash!  Perhaps, moving the microwave to its own cabinet and incorporating a built in coffee station would work!  Also, you will want all your cooking utensils either to your right or left side of the stove depending if your right or left handed.  You spices and baking supplies should be in a cabinet that is easily accessible, perhaps a pull out spice or pantry unit.  Your cookie sheets and large trays should be gathered here as well, maybe in a 9” tray cabinet next to the stove.  All pots and pans could be in an organized deep drawer cabinet perhaps on the other side of your range.  Most importantly all items should be utilizing cutlery trays and dividers.  There is nothing worse than having to search for that soup spoon  only to find it buried on the bottom.

There is so much more to discuss…islands, sink area, prep area and the overall look and feel of your new kitchen design should be your dream come true. With the right designer, by this I mean someone you can relate to, someone you can share your ideas with and most important someone who can design with you in mind, can translate all of this into a fully working kitchen design.

Look Forward to future posts where I’ll go into more detail…

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