When it comes to kitchen interior design, its about function, convenience, and aesthetics. Budget also play an important role in how well done the kitchen can be designed to meet different needs and preferences, as such some kitchens are designed with more basic essentials while other mid to luxurious kitchens offer more user experience and appealing aesthetics.
In this article, we explore some of the fundamentals that contributes to what an ideal kitchen designs should have.
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What is an Ideal Kitchen Design?
An ideal kitchen design does not always have to be costly. Whether its the best of the decorative material, kitchen fixtures or appliances, its not the most important factors in kitchen design. In fact, even for the basic entry products installed, as long as they meet the functional purpose with added conveniences and maybe a bit of atmosphere creation, it can still be an excellent design kitchen. Here are some of the tips for creating an ideal kitchen for residentials:
Tips for Creating Ideal Kitchen Designs
- Consider about the Basic functions with Space
- Consider about the Work Flow of Kitchen
- Create a layout on kitchen designs
- Give a Scenario Walkthrough altogether
- Give a little time to planning and think over
- Consider about budget spending and material selections
Consideration about the Basic Functions with Space
Everything takes space. From as large as fridges and ranges cooker to toaster, jars and plates. The pantry and cabinets which once positioned and built, is technically there forever unless you wanted to do over renovations, which again takes time and money. Therefore puting consideration for all the prefered functions at the very beginning of your kitchen design is important. You simplify do not want to find out there is a specific area you want something to be but it is not there and there is no space for it.
Basic Functions in Kitchen
- Storage for plates, cups, cutlery, dry foods, spices & oil, and more.
- Refrigerations
- Cooking and Oven
- Trash bin
- Cleaning
- Food preparation area
- Coffee & Tea
- Wine & Liquor
Consider about the Work Flow of Kitchen
Now you have considered all the basic needs and functions you wanted, the next step is to consider about the work flow of your kitchen. You want to be able to create a kitchen that best match your work flow and habits in the kitchen. After all, a well designed kitchen is suppose to create comfort and convenience for your use. If you have to grab a cup and walk long distance to the fridge to get yourself a cup of juice, it might not be that convenient. Processing food and prepare dinner is also the same.
Some most important work flows in Kitchen
- Food Preparation: Consider breakfast, lunch, and dinner. You want to make life a little easier with preparing these meals.
- Tea & Coffee breaks
- Dishwashing & Cleaning
Create Kitchen Layout Design
Always create a layout on your new kitchen designs. This ensures that you can cover all the necessary details on your kitchen design with all the required functions in place, hopefully the right place too. The layout will also help avoid mistakes being make during the remodeling process.
Kitchen Scenario Walkthrough
While the kitchen layout will give you a border picture on how your kitchen will appear and feels like, its never exactly the same when you stand in the kitchen. Always walkthrough the kitchen to feel the spatial spaces and even do some scenario walkthrough to make sure it meets the habit and preference on your kitchen use. The Speedy System which was designed by McDonalds, is a classic example of kitchen scenario walkthrough before the kitchen was even installed.
Give a Little Time to Think Over
Always pause for a second to give a little time to think over. Sometimes the mind need an extra time to consider about and you might even realise that some of the design ideas you previously passed out are actually ok. Afterall, kitchen interior and design, once installed, is very much a permanent job, it stays there whether you like it or not.
Budget Spending and Material Selections
Lastly but not least, the budget. Budget is the main factor that determines how well you select your materials and products for kitchen interior design. Lower budget might limited some of the functionalities and aesthetic designs, but as long as it is well planed, all the essential function needs should be fulfilled without issue.