It takes careful planning and a lot of research in order to successfully design and create your dream kitchen. There are many multifaceted design elements you need to take into consideration if you want a kitchen that is both functional and beautiful. Our team at Andre Kitchen and Bath want to go over a few design tips you need to consider in order to create your dream kitchen.
Materials
Adding your personal touch to your kitchen design has never been easier. There are so many different materials that you can choose from that will give your kitchen a luxurious feel while not compromising the functionality. Choose from things like granite, marble, and quartz from around the world to give your kitchen style. But before you go off picking your favourite materials, first consider exactly how you go about using your kitchen. For instance, granite is virtually indestructible, making it the perfect work surface for chefs. For materials like soapstone or marble, proceed with caution as these are known to chip easily and stain. If you’re the kind of person to leave tea bags on the counter, you might unintentionally ruin them. A non-porous and easy to clean alternative would be quartz.
Lighting
An important element sometimes forgotten is lighting. Having adequate lighting in your kitchen is extremely important, especially when you are planning for your new dream kitchen. To start, you need to establish what areas need more light. The next step is picking proper light fixtures to complement your overall design. There are 3 main lighting options to consider:
Task lighting- these are great for workspaces like above prep areas or an island.
General lighting-perfect for places that need a little more light and small kitchens. Utilize recessed lighting (pot lights) as an ideal option for your general kitchen light. This is going to allow you variety such as dimming, decorative, and directional.
Accent lighting-places where you entertain people, such as the table, display cabinets, or serving areas are the perfect spot for accent lights. This will enhance the visual appeal and establish a certain mood when entertaining guests.
Appliances
Your appliances are a major part of your kitchen and therefore need careful consideration for how they are going to be incorporated into your overall design. When looking into modern appliances, you will find that there is a large range of sizes. They can go from single to double door options. This means you need to take into account both the vertical and horizontal space required to accommodate them in your kitchen. Review your options carefully to ensure you pick appliances that fit your personal taste and culinary style. You want them to be flush with your countertops and seamlessly fit into your kitchen design. This involves having accurate dimensions in order for your contractor to be able to build them into your kitchen design.
Storage
Having enough storage is vital. You don’t want to spend all this time and money to realize you don’t have enough storage room, resulting in clutter or having to relocate your kitchen supplies. Adding enough shelves and drawers can help eliminate many problems. When you are designing your kitchen, take into account the storage space you will need and make sure the space is big enough to fit all your supplies. Meaning account for width, depth, and height to ensure everything will fit properly. Maximize storage areas like beside the fridge, an island, or below the cooktop. There are endless unique ways you can make your kitchen storage efficient and practical.
Function
Making sure your kitchen is functionally designed is vitally important. If it’s not, it can completely ruin the efficiency and effectiveness of your entire kitchen layout. You should be designing your kitchen for functionality, then aesthetics. This means looking at the ways you specifically use your kitchen and designing it in a way to make it better for you when you are using it. Take a look at your current kitchen and ask yourself the following:
Are you planning to cook elaborate meals?
Does your work surface need improving?
Do you need to update your appliances to accommodate your skills?
Are you going to entertain a lot of people and need more space?
Once you answer these questions, it will help you figure out how to make your new kitchen more functional for you.
Productive Work Triangle
A big part of having a functional kitchen is having a good productive work triangle. This is going to enhance your productivity and efficiency. How you move through your kitchen and its most used areas is your work triangle. This includes the fridge, stove, and sink. To maximize efficiency, maintain no more than 5 feet between each of these areas. You will find that when you have a proper work triangle, this is going to make prep work, cooking, and cleaning a lot easier. Which is also going to help reduce accidents when carrying things like hot trays.
How Our Company Can Help
Our team at Andre Kitchen and Bath are experts in kitchen design. We have helped many clients achieve their perfect dream kitchen using multifaceted design elements. We can help you to achieve your dream kitchen today! Contact us at (416)-562-1068 to set up your kitchen renovation in Richmond Hill.
