Our kitchens are the second most used room in our house after our bedrooms. It makes sense if you think about it. Not only do we cook our meals in the kitchen, we also spend a lot of time cleaning up and organizing. Some families even eat meals and socialize with their loved ones in the kitchen so we need to make sure our kitchen designs are as practical as they can be.
One of the main things you must focus on when remodeling the kitchen is the style as well as the layout- you want your kitchen to be both beautiful and functional. Take a look at the tips below to make sure you avoid these mistakes at all cost to make sure you save money and have the perfect kitchen.
Ventilation
Kitchen Ventilation System
One of the most important parts of a kitchen, and very often overlooked, is ventilation. No matter how beautiful a kitchen’s design and finish may be, it all goes belly up when foul odors start emerging. If you have ever walked into your kitchen after a fish dinner and got a whiff of the after-smell you know exactly what we mean. Range hoods are a start but they simply circulate stale air. A good ventilation system will improve air quality and increase your appliance’s lifetime. Although ventilation systems may be a bit pricey you can see it as an investment to keep your belongings in good shape. Not to mention your health along with your family and loved ones!
Poor Lighting
Lighting may be perhaps the most important part of your kitchen design. It’s a matter of both safety and aesthetics. Keep in mind you will be handling sharp knives and other cooking tools in the kitchen so poor lighting may really become a safety concern more than anything else. Besides, you want enough light to show off your kitchen style and design, especially when you are done with the remodeling.
Wasting Storage
Kitchen Storage
Aesthetic appeal is always important, however, you must not sacrifice practicality when working on your kitchen design. Storage space is pivotal for a comfortable kitchen. Kitchens often contains loads of stuff, from cooking utensils and tools to food and spices. You need to make sure you find a good place to store your odd shaped kitchen tools while still using space up efficiently. If you have a small kitchen you may want to install extra-long upper cabinets with molding for additional storage.
Kitchen Triangle
The kitchen triangle refers to the path you take to cook: refrigerator, stove, sink. These are the three places you will be using the most so think about how easy it is to go from one to another.
Recycling and Backsplash
Backsplash Tile Kitchen
When designing or remodeling a kitchen most homeowners overlook recycling and backsplash. Installing a tile backsplash may save you loads of time and even money rather than simply painting that area. Also, keep in mind recycling and leave at least a two free spaces for garbage- one for regular and the other for recycling.
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