Kitchens have evolved a lot over the years. Once found only in the rear of the house, today’s kitchen design takes the kitchen out the background. The challenge for kitchen design is in creating a more open-faced kitchen, that is part of a dining area, a family room or a great room.
In deciding on how to design your kitchen, you must take into consideration such things as: will your kitchen have an island? What kinds of appliances will you need for your new kitchen design?
- Kitchen as ‘Great Room’
Whether you are redesigning an existing kitchen or planning a new kitchen in a new home there are some design considerations to keep in mind, such as including in an island or peninsula as part of the kitchen design. These can be used to connect the kitchen to a nearby dining area or family room thereby creating a ‘great room’. A kitchen island or peninsula will allow the cook to keep in conversational and visual contact with family members or guests in the adjoining family or dining room. - Create a Kitchen Canopy
To give the kitchen some visible borders without blocking views create a kitchen canopy. A high ceiling in the kitchen can create the perception of spaciousness. - Using Kitchen Cabinet Color to Set Tone of Kitchen Design
Kitchen cabinets will help set the tone for the whole room. To darker kitchens, choose wood that has some color to it. - Plan Out Use of Cabinets and Drawers in The New Kitchen Design
Plan out in the kitchen design blueprint just how your drawers and cabinets will be used and how much space and storage you will need before you start your new kitchen design. Look at where you put everything in your existing kitchen and where in your new kitchen design will these things will go in the new space. - Use The Galley-Type Kitchen Design
As for counter arrangements, many kitchen designers agree the galley-type design to be the best in terms of efficiency with its single aisle and counters to either side, making it easy to turn around to go from sink to cooking range. - Under-Cabinet Kitchen Lighting
Kitchen lighting can be an overlooked area of kitchen design. Even if the kitchen has generally good lighting, the counter areas can be somewhat dark. - Looking at Countertops
Marble, granite, and limestone are all popular natural materials for use in countertops are available in many colors. Ceramic tile kitchen countertops are versatile, practical, and also available in many colors, as well as many shapes, patterns, and finishes. Wood countertops are long lasting and easy to clean and repair but the wood will not withstand exposure to water and household chemicals.
The challenge for kitchen design is in creating a more open-faced kitchen, that is part of a dining area, a family room or a great room.
Whether you are redesigning an existing kitchen or planning a new kitchen in a new home there are some design considerations to keep in mind, such as including in an island or peninsula as part of the kitchen design. Plan out in the kitchen design blueprint just how your drawers and cabinets will be used and how much space and storage you will need before you start your new kitchen design. Look at where you put everything in your existing kitchen and where in your new kitchen design will these things will go in the new space. Kitchen lighting can be an overlooked area of kitchen design.
