For your kitchen-dining room to sparkle with new colors, you do not have to throw out the old set and buy newfangled appliances. It is enough to heed these tips and you will see how the space for creating culinary masterpieces will be transformed.
Stick to the working triangle rule. You will be surprised, but it really works! The working triangle is the space between the refrigerator, stove and sink. Therefore, place these objects as conveniently as possible so that there are no obstacles between them, and estimate that the sum of the sides of the triangle is at least 3 meters (but not more than 7 meters). Thus, you will avoid unnecessary running around in the kitchen and you will have time to do much more.
Don’t forget about the light. In this room, you work with sharp objects, and often it is the lack of light that leads to cuts and injuries. To avoid personal injury, install an additional light source above the work surface.
Use space sparingly. This is especially true for those who cannot boast of a great kitchen. Therefore, instead of conventional appliances, you can install built-in, use the space under the ceiling where you can store seasonal products or some appliances that you do not use so often.
Install additional countertops. The work surface is never superfluous, therefore, if your room area does not allow, take a closer look at the bar counter or expand the window sill and get another comfortable countertop.
Do not block ventilation with cabinets. In the kitchen, the ventilation window plays an important role, so in no case should it be closed or hidden. The hood is another source of fresh air and removes unpleasant odors.
Apron over the work area and stove must be required. Don’t neglect this element! And it is better if it is ceramic or glass: these materials fit perfectly into almost any interior and will serve you for a long time.
Do not chase trends! No one argues that design should be harmonious and safe, but you should not blindly follow fashion trends. Listen to your feelings and choose what is right for you. However, it is worth remembering that the classics never go out of fashion, which means that you will not have to update the interior so often.
Don’t put the trash can far away. Many housewives forget about such an important thing as a trash can. In fact, it is very important that it is close to the work area and has easy access to it. This will help save time and nerves (when you next time you throw garbage in a container hidden somewhere deep).
Think before equip a kitchen island. This additional table with dimensions of 120 × 60 cm, of course, would be nice to have, but if you have more than a modest floor space, then it is better to refuse this element. In addition, if you nevertheless purchased this table, you must make sure that there are free approaches to the working triangle.
Trust kitchen design for specialists. Who, if not people who constantly work with technical equipment, will be able to design everything for you in such a way that everything will work like clockwork? Therefore, do not refuse the help of specialists and entrust them with work with wiring, water, gas and the correct connection of household appliances. After all, everyone knows that it is better not to skimp on security.