The goal of any kitchen design layout is to make the cook’s work easier and, where possible, to allow other people to enjoy the same space without getting in the way Understanding the accepted kitchen design standards can help you determine whether your present layout is sufficient or if your kitchen needs a radical layout […]
Kitchen Design
Kitchen designs with cabinets
Appliances Any drawings you make of your kitchen should include all of the major appliances, as well as space allowances for the safe and comfortable use of each unit. If you’re buying a new appliance and don’t know its size, you can use the standard dimensions given in Table 1. Keep in mind that most […]
How to keep on the right side of planning laws when designing a kitchen
Building codes are locally enforced laws that govern building construction and renovations. They exist for your safety, and if your remodel involves anything more than refinishing the surfaces, chances are there are codes you’ll need to follow. Your kitchen drawings probably won’t include all of the structural and mechanical elements governed by the applicable building […]
Plan, design, and plan some more
Now that you’re familiar with the basic principles of kitchen design, it’s time to put pencil to paper. You don’t need artistic skill to create useful drawings, but it helps to have some patience and a few tools and materials: Tape measure 1/4 – in. graph paper Tracing paper Pens or pencils in a few […]
Special kitchen planning and designing skills
Finishing touches, such as adjusting cabinet doors and hardware and filling nail holes on woodwork are normally done by a carpenter, but you can do this work yourself. This also gives you a chance to inspect the work and bring any problems to the attention of the contractor before you make your final payment. Cleanup […]
Changing the layout of your kitchen made easy
Level 1: Changing the Layout: With this option, you`ll retain the same basic footprint as the existing kitchen, but change the positions of the appliances, fixtures and eating areas to create a more efficient layout. This level of remodelling includes most elements of the cosmetic makeover, but may also require the work of a carpenter, electrician and […]
Creating your perfect kitchen design
Once you’ve defined your goals, draw a scaled floor plan of your kitchen on graph paper and make several copies of it. Use the drawings to experiment with patterns and colors. To see how a pattern will look in the room, borrow flooring samples and tape them to the floor. This can help you decide […]
Kitchen design and the element of equipment
The choosing of equipment, planning and technical arrangements are all undoubtedly important aspects of kitchen design. What follows is, however, to many of us the most interesting element; decoration. It is also the most difficult to get right. You will realize that although have tried to avoid laying down hard and fast rules about equipment, […]
Practical Kitchen Pantry Storage Ideas
You have to take a little less before you choose to do a whole kitchen remodel. Home Improvements can be expensive, so it should not be rushed into. Take a long look at what we already have and try to fix the problems of storage instead of rushing into remodeling. You may have to deal […]
Paramount Kitchens – Free Kitchen Planning
Good layout and kitchen planning are the keys to a successful kitchen. Decorative styles and aesthetic considerations are, of course, important. But the time spent on kitchen planning can make the difference between a nicely decorated kitchen and one that is not only decoratively pleasing but also functional, conformable and ‘user-friendly’. The best layout for […]
