What to think about while planning a new kitchen

What to think about while planning a new kitchen

Most households have gotten tired of their outmoded current kitchen designs after what seems like years of lockdowns caused them to spend more time in the kitchen than ever before. Since people are spending more time at home than ever before, many people are increasingly choosing renovations and customised kitchens to give their houses a more personalised, cosy, or perhaps lavish touch.

While building an entirely fresh kitchen, various elements must be taken into account. Budgeting, design and layout, picking the best kitchen cabinets and new appliances , and gathering ideas to obtain an understanding of what you want are all examples of initial judgements. Discussions about lighting and appliances, for example, get more in-depth at this point. These elements are crucial and must not be overlooked because they have the power to make or break your dream kitchen.

In designing a kitchen, know how much space is required for cooking

It’s essential to figure out how so much space is required for cooking and for preparation while planning the kitchen area. Designing your new kitchen needs to focus on how you are going to want to use your kitchen, For instance, folks who enjoy cooking and entertaining may benefit significantly from an open plan design with a wide, open island with plenty of prep space and perhaps even multiple sinks – one for cleaning produce before slicing it, and another for cleaning up after guests and preparing beverages.

In a room where doors are frequently left open and appliances are many, the kitchen flow is a crucial factor to take into account. In arguments about design, the “golden triangle” frequently comes up (essentially having the hob, sink, and fridge in close proximity). It is essential that the layout provides enough room for cooking, easy access, and enough room to comfortably move around the kitchen without bumping into any furniture.

Choosing an appliance

Knowing what appliances are needed and which you can probably do without is vital when attempting to save both space and money. For instance, elegant hot water taps, of which the Quooker is our favourite, can take the place of countertop kettles. Moreover, microwaves can be integrated inside closet areas, not only freeing up essential worktop space but also helping to make your kitchen look clean and sleek.  This can also be aided by pop-up sockets that emerge from the worktops that can now take the place of plug points on kitchen walls.

There are many more quality kitchen appliances that provide unique solutions for the ideal kitchen.  Examples of this include Fisher and Paykel making dishwasher drawers that are more energy-efficient, allow you to load the compartments independently, and use less water and energy when you don’t have a full load to put on the dishwasher.

Kitchen lighting

More people are increasingly choosing darker unit cabinets and styles when remodelling kitchen areas, including dark greys, matte blacks, forest greens, and blue. In rooms with lots of natural light, this is much more practical.  Lighting is important in making a kitchen feel cosy and inviting as well as making the impression that the area is larger by keeping it from being completely dark.

Lighting can also be practical, such as lighting a worktop area that would otherwise be dark by putting LED strip lights in the undersides of wall units, or it can be used to great advantage when backlighting materials like onyx or alabaster for a display unit.

Hanging chandeliers over kitchen islands are a common alternative for kitchen lighting, with long-stemmed brass bulb types being extremely popular.

Spotlights are a stylish way to light up the space without taking up much room or giving the impression that the space is cluttered, especially in more conventional kitchens.

Refrigerator and freezer size

This is a vital aspect to take into account when designing a fresh kitchen. The size of a refrigerator or freezer is normally based on the number of people living in the home, but it can also be determined by the use of the kitchen. If you cook in large batches, your household will need more freezer space than the average one.

In bigger spaces, American style fridge freezers are a popular option because they allow for water dispensers and considerable drink storage. Specific refrigerators, particularly ones that don’t match the colour or design of the kitchen, can be neatly blended and hidden behind cabinet doors. While the drawers at low level are useful and compact, the double door refrigerators at high level are fantastic and provide quick access to all chilled goods.