The way you work in the kitchen needs to be thought out and planned for. One of the most functional working designs is the kitchen work triangle.
A kitchen work triangle has the kitchen sink in one tip of the triangle, the center of the cooktop or range in another tip of the triangle and the center of the refrigerator in the other tip of the triangle.
According to the National Kitchen and Bath Association the triangle formed by these appliances should total 26 feet or less for maximum efficiency.
It's also highly recommended that you don't have any appliances, cabinet doors or entries to the space block each other when you open them. If you have a kitchen island then also make sure that any appliances or doors across from the island don't hit the kitchen island when they open.
Most kitchen plans now are designed with an open space between the kitchen and the dining room and quite often include the family room as well all as one great room.
This allows the cook to be connected to everyone while working in the kitchen and is a more social and intimate space use and is a more desirable trend in kitchen designs these days.
When you have the kitchen and dining area or dining room and even the family room all in one big space a great way to visually designate the different areas is through the use of color and ceiling height.
Having slightly separate tone on tone colors that vary slightly but are still in the same color family can help achieve this or even choosing colors that are not in the same color family but yet are still complimentary can also work out quite well too.
Another option in your remodel is to have the kitchen ceiling a little higher than the dining area. Dining is a more intimate activity and having the ceiling a little lower can create that cozy intimate feeling where as in the kitchen there is a lot of movement and activity going on and the more spacious it feels the more comfortable it will feel to move around in it.
Having higher ceilings creates the illusion that the space is larger so having higher ceilings in the kitchen is something you might consider.
Often, those planning a kitchen remodeling project are so focused on getting exactly what they want for their kitchen that they disregard some of the logical, simple things to be avoided in a kitchen remodeling layout. The typical problem is that people tend to think only their individual needs when planning the remodeling layout and forget that others will use their kitchen at some point in the kitchen, likely after they sell the home sooner or later. If you are on the process of planning your kitchen design, here are some of these simple things you should avoid.
Avoid Insisting on Putting in a Kitchen Triangle
Although you may have watched your dad and mom work in the kitchen triangle while growing up, it is not necessary that you have one in your own kitchen. Yes, a kitchen triangle can be helpful at times but if you have a fairly large sized kitchen, it really is not appropriate to have a kitchen triangle in the middle of this room. Rather, consider using a designer workstation that is, certainly, more welcoming in a larger kitchen than the traditional triangle.
Do Not Design Your Kitchen For Only One Person
Even if you are currently single and the only one using your kitchen, this is not sufficient reason to plan your kitchen design based on these circumstances. Unless you have decided to become a hermit for the remainder of your life, never design your kitchen remodeling layout for only one person. Think of the future when designing your new kitchen, even if you have no plans of marriage or kids in your future. You are sure to share your kitchen with someone in the future so be sure your kitchen is large enough for this situation. Besides, it is always nice to have enough space to move around while preparing food. If you can afford it, do not limit your kitchen space.
Do Not Limit Yourself on Storage Spaces
When it comes to designing your kitchen remodeling layout, never short yourself on storage space. It does not matter if you have no present need for storing a lot of food or other items in your kitchen. Usually, things in your home accumulate over time so be sure you provide enough space to store these items to prevent excess clutter in the future. Besides, a kitchen that has enough space for everything will look cleaner and far more put together.
You can find many other useful tips online to ensure you create the finest possible so you can enjoy your kitchen to its fullest potential without diminishing your home's future resale value. Be sure to look beyond your current kitchen needs and wants to consider not only your future circumstances and needs, but also functional needs of others that may one day use your kitchen.
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