Avoid These Kitchen Design Mistakes
Nothing gets a homeowner’s blood pumping as fast a home improvement show on the Television. Many television shows specialize in showcasing beautiful kitchen layout designs with top of the line ranges, overhead hoods and deluxe counter tops.
But if you are like most people, your budget is tight and your kitchen design ideas are modest at best and down right cheap in some ways. So kitchen remodeling on a grand scale with a professional interior designer is out of the question, especially since you will be doing most of the work yourself. This article will explore 5 of the most common mistakes people make when developing their kitchen layout plans.
Kitchen Design Ideas Made Simple
In the past most kitchen layout ideas followed the classic “kitchen triangle”. This system of laying out a kitchen was based on three points; the sink, stove and refrigerator. Some professional kitchen planners claim that this "working triangle" concept was developed in the 1950s and 1960s by companies to sell cabinets and appliances.
Since this "working triangle" became popular worldwide the chances are pretty good that your current kitchen is based on such a configuration. And in actuality there is really nothing wrong with keeping with these types of kitchen layout ideas since there are basically only four design plans you have to deal with: the one-wall or single-wall plan, the “L-Shape”, the “U-Shape” and the increasingly popular “Island” layout.
The 5 No's in Kitchen Design Ideas
Don’t get bogged down in the “kitchen triangle” concept - In fact, in many of the modern homes today, kitchen design ideas need to be more flexible and versatile. The best way to achieve this is by creating workstations. A station is a specific area workspace in a kitchen for example food storage, food preparations or, a cooking or heating station.
Don’t make a kitchen for just the cook - While the person who does the majority of cooking should have the final say on most kitchen design ideas. But if the family cook is over 6 feet tall, and the rest of the family are less than 5.5 feet tall, the countertops and shelving should not be designed just to suit the chef.
Don't Skimp on Storage - Most people underestimate just how much storage they will need in a kitchen and adding more storage is often the main reason behind many kitchen remodels. Make sure you have adequate storage all over the kitchen.
Get Rid Of The Old Junk - The hardest problem that people have is that they get attached to their old pots and pans or appliances. If you are doing a full kitchen remodel then you need to get rid of those things that no longer fit into the old kitchen and may cause problems with your new interior design layout.
Don't Take the Short Term View - When making plans, you should always work on the “big picture”. Your new kitchen should not only allow you to create healthy meals for your family quickly and easily everyday, but it should also be able to host your family and friends in the manner you want. Have lots of parties or large family gatherings? Then make sure your kitchen remodel takes that into account.
Now that you have read this article, you can avoid these common mistakes which will help bring your kitchen design ideas to life smoothly and effortlessly.
