Thinking about designing or redesigning your kitchen? Read this so you won’t regret it later!
Thinking about designing or redesigning your kitchen? Read this so you won’t regret it later!
The kitchen is one of the most important rooms in the house. It’s where the family hangs out day in, day out… where meals are prepared with love and dedication… and often, where guests gather for a cold one.
It should reflect your personality and lifestyle, and also be practical and spacious.
Designing or redesigning a kitchen is a decisive moment. A good kitchen will last decades, so it’s better to give it some thought now and make sure it’s picture perfect, than having to either stick with something that is not functional or doesn’t please your eyes.
Or even worse: having to spend more to redesign it again in a short time from now.
In this guide, we’ll look at three important things: style, functionality, and planning.
1.Styles
And this is just to mention a few of them! Some are more traditional, others are true classics. There are also the modern, innovative ones… all you need to do is pick the one that’s right for you.
Take into consideration your lifestyle and personality, but don’t forget your kitchen should harmonize with the rest of your house. That’s important to bring a sense of belonging and coziness.
Here are some questions you should ask yourself:
- What is my general sense of style?
- Do I like classics or contemporary?
- Traditional or innovative?
- Rustic or urban?
- What’s the style of the rest of my home?
- Do I want to carry over the style of the rest of my home to my kitchen?
- Are there things I hate about my current kitchen?
- Are there things I hate about any kitchen I’ve ever been in?
- Are there things I just can’t live without in a kitchen?
2.Functionality
Before you proceed with your kitchen-planning ideas, take a second to think about the core use of your kitchen.
This is important, because some families use it for cooking meals every day, while other families use it as a gathering place. Perhaps you’re used to frozen food or delivery, and that’s all good.
It’s also good to think about how your family uses the kitchen.
Do your kids hang around often to do their homework?
Meals are eaten more often in the kitchen or in the dining room?
Do your guests hang in the living room, or do they gather around you while you’re cooking or making them nice cocktails?
Do you have a pantry or are you going to store everything you need in your kitchen?
What kind of cooking do you normally do? E.g. Do you do a lot of deep-frying, or do you need “gourmet-style” preparations?
Do you entertain a lot, or just occasionally? Do you like a crowd when you’re cooking or you’d rather they would stay in another room?
Important: make a list of all the appliances you have or want so you make sure that you have room for them all, and that their placement will be functional:
- Range
- Oven
- Cook-top
- Microwave
- Coffee/Espresso machine
- Freezer
- Dishwasher
- Fridge
- Trash compactor
- TV
- Juicing Machine
- Bread maker
- Electric Jug
Important: make a list of all the appliances you have or want so you make sure that you have room for them all, and that their placement will be functional:
- Range
- Oven
- Cook-top
- Microwave
- Coffee/Espresso machine
- Freezer
- Dishwasher
- Fridge
- Trash compactor
- TV
- Juicing Machine
- Bread maker
- Electric Jug
Last but not least, think about the things that drive you CRAZY in your current kitchen. Don’t think about colors or decoration for now; focus on lighting, organization, usability.
- Is it too small?
- Do people get “jammed” when moving in specific places?
- Do people need to move if you want to reach something?
- Is the fridge too far from the working space?
- Do you have enough natural light?
And so on.
Now that you’ve thought about all these details, I bet you have a more clear vision of what’s the perfect kitchen for you… all you need to do is choose décor, colors, and cabinetry styles.
3.Planning and Schedules
One thing needs to be very clear in your mind, when it comes to your dream kitchen: getting the project blueprint is the easy part…
Execution is a challenge!
Any architect or decorator can draw a beautiful kitchen. But when it comes down to making it become a reality, you need to be very careful with the fixture and service providers, or it can become a nightmare.
From figuring out the dimensions so everything is harmonic and spacious, to making sure everything fits together with a nice finish and delivered on time requires expertise.
This means measuring everything twice, and then once again!
Regarding your budget, there are three rules to save money:
Research, Research & Research!
Unless money is not an issue, you can save a big buck if you look for the best prices. Just make sure you’re not choosing the cheapest, because you get what you pay!
One last tip: when choosing your cabinetry, go for flat-packs DIY options, as they can save you thousands in labour costs.
Choose On Trend Flat Packs Launceston, and you’ll have one less thing to worry about. We’re a true blue company that offers simple solutions and provides all the latest trends: from door finishes to European appliances and accessories, functional and exquisite bench-tops and splash-backs to suit all styles and budgets.
If you have any doubt or you want to start planning your dream kitchen right away, get in touch for a free design consultation call and get some advice for a stylish and functional kitchen.
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