If you’re designing a brand new kitchen, either in a new house or as part of a remodel, it can be difficult to know where to start. After all, there are people who make careers as kitchen designers. But don’t despair, you know more than you think you do about what makes a good kitchen design. Anyone who’s ever thought that they wished something was in a better spot is a fledgling kitchen designer. But the pros still have some good advice to share.
Let’s check out some of the best secrets and tips from kitchen designers.
It’s all about the work triangle.
If you haven’t heard the phrase “work triangle,” it’s actually a pretty simple concept. The work triangle describes the traffic pattern made up of the three key points of your kitchen: fridge, stove, and sink. This is the starting point for any kitchen design. The path that takes you from fridge to stove to sink needs to stay clear to have an efficient kitchen design. For example, if you have a kitchen island, you need to position it so that it does not block the path.
You can never be too organized.
When you’re in the middle of cooking, the last thing you want to do is rummage around through your cabinets and drawers looking for what you need. You only have so much space in your kitchen, so you need to use it wisely. In small kitchens, features like pull-out spice racks and hooks for pots and pans save space and make it easy to find what you need quickly.
Consider what you can hide and what you can’t.
There are some appliances that you need in your kitchen, but they just have to live on the counter. You want your kitchen to be as clean and clutter-free as possible. Some appliances are built-in, like the dishwasher, and others can be, like your microwave. If you have another medium-sized or large appliance, you have to think about whether you can conceal it or have to make room for it on the counter.
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