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Read More5 KITCHEN DESIGN MISTAKES YOU CAN AVOID
Cooking is an art that comes to life in the confines of your kitchen. A space that creates art needs to be honoured with the right kind of planning and designing. But to err is human, here we have listed down 5 most common kitchen design mistakes that people make and how you can avoid going down that path.
1.The Flow
The layout of the Kitchen is going to revolve around the ‘working kitchen triangle. This classic rule of design is what determines the positioning of the rest of the items in the kitchen. The positioning of the sink, cooker and fridge allows the kitchen layout to flow which is important for the success of any design.
A modern kitchen has evolved in style, layout and functionality but what remains, is a smooth kitchen workflow. Without a proper workflow the kitchen will not deliver the way you need it to. Concentrating too much on the aesthetics too early in the planning can prove to be detrimental to the design success.
2. Kitchen Storage
A good kitchen design utilizes every corner of the kitchen and has the potential to turn even the smallest of spaces into functional units. Use corner units that are designed to pull-out and give you that extra storage space. Doors and drawers of the cabinets can end up blocking pathways and obstructing the flow. The key is to measure and plan ahead as to where the elements will open and how much space they will need before committing to a layout.
3. Lighting
It’s often mistaken that the only place that needs ample light, natural or artificial light is the living room because that’s where people and guests spend their time. But a shabbily lit kitchen can have you prepping and cooking in the shadows. The importance of lighting in the kitchens can not be stressed enough. It is recommended that the light source be placed in front of you and not directly above you or behind you. It’s also essential that you install bulbs that emit sufficient light so that you can see what you’re cooking. Your layout must include light fixtures over countertops and enough light source in the kitchen.
4. Not including backsplashes in the layout
Leaving the kitchen walls unprotected is a common mistake. A layer of protection is essential especially behind the cooker and sink areas. This will make sure that it’s easy to clean water marks and spills without ruining the paintwork of the kitchen.
It’s always a good idea to add a protective layer to the kitchen design.
5. Forgetting about kitchen appliances
A kitchen works smoothly because of the flow. Not factoring in the electrical appliances while designing the layout can break and obstruct the flow. Electrical sockets for mixers, microwaves, blenders, and water purifiers need to be planned well in advance. This is a very common yet crucial aspect that slips through the cracks while designing a kitchen layout.
There are a number of things that can go wrong while designing the kitchen, but these 5 are common yet crucial mistakes that you simply can’t afford to omit.
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