Whoever said “good things come in small packages” probably wasn’t thinking about kitchens. If yours is 150 sq. ft. or less, it’s “officially” small – and you’re probably looking for ways to make it feel bigger and work better. Fooling the Eye When redoing a small kitchen, the primary visual goal is to make the room […]
2021
Great kitchens for great cooks
Some families need only a basic kitchen, with enough cabinets, work space and appliances to prepare simple meals and clean up in time for the next round. But if you’re serious about cooking, your remodelling project presents the opportunity to consider speciality appliances, fixtures, accessories and design elements that can make your kitchen a joy […]
Planning your kitchen storage
Planning Storage Since serious cooks often use a wide array of pots, tools and supplies, an organisation can be critical. To organise your cooking equipment, start by prioritising it (not all of your cake pans are equally important). Put oversize items and those you use infrequently, like a turkey roast- er, on a shelf in […]
Adding sinks and taps to your new kitchen
The sink is the most-used work centre in the kitchen. If there are two or more cooks in your household, you may want to include an additional sink in your plans. Even for one cook, a second prep sink is a nice luxury. The primary sink should be roomy, making it easy to fill or […]
Selecting the right kitchen worktops to suit your style
Kitchen surfaces, namely countertops and flooring, range from practical (laminate countertop, vinyl floor) to extravagant (copper countertop, terrazzo floor), and trends are always changing. But regardless of how much you want to spend and what look you’re going for, remember that each surface material has positive and negative qualities for every application. Since there’s no […]
How to get a kitchen that fits
Like your car or your clothing, your kitchen should fit and serve you well. In addition to accommodating the way you cook, eat and store food, it must harmonise with your home’s design scheme and provide a comfortable- able gathering place for your family and friends. How do you begin planning a kitchen that will […]
Looking at the kitchen layout
Kitchen remodelling projects can be grouped into five levels, based on how much the room’s layout will be changed (there’s more information on each level on this website). To determine the amount of change you need when designing your new kitchen, ask yourself a few questions. Do you have enough space to prepare meals? How […]
Assessing your needs
If you determine that you don’t have enough counter space in the right locations, ask yourself if the problem can be remedied with a Level 2 or a Level 3 rearrangement. If not, or if you clearly don’t have enough room to work, consider adding to the size of your kitchen with a Level 4 […]
Floors and walls in your kitchen
ln addition to upgrading your major appliances, consider adding some of the many useful small appliances that are available, such as trash compactors, warming drawers, instant hot-water taps, cabinet-mounted can openers and built-in stereo and television units. Floors, Walls & Ceilings Your kitchen floor, walls and ceiling provide the back- drop for all the other […]
International kitchens and cuisine
If you specialise in the food of a specific culture, a remodelling project is a perfect opportunity to adapt your kitchen to the cuisine of your choice. In addition to selecting the best materials and equipment for preparing traditional meals, consider adding some decorative elements that reflect the spirit and style of the culture. Mexican […]
