KITCHENS…..HINTS AND TIPS
Hi all, sorry for the absence but I think I am finally back on track.
I will explain over the next couple of weeks but its been very hectic around Elements way.
I thought I would start the week with some great tips for planning your new kitchen reno or new home build.
Its something I think everyone can benefit from.
Its something that I am focusing on in my new business and its a great list for everyone to hold onto.
Kitchen Design Planning
The planning of your kitchen is very important when building it is probably one of if not the most important room of the house. Its the hub where everyone congregates and share the days events and planning for the day ahead.
With this in mind here are some tips and tricks when planning your Kitchen.
Items to consider in the immediate planning
Appliances/ Cook tops/ Ovens/ Steamers/ Coffee machines/Range hood
Functionality verses Looks
Fridge
Butlers Pantry/ Scullery
Waste areas
Bench top material/ waterfall ends and thicknesses and seating
Study/phone/laptop areas.
Power points
Lighting
Finishes
How to decide on how many drawers and cupboards
Write down a list of items you may already or want to house in your kitchen and next to each heading consider how many drawers or cupboards you currently have to house these items and in another column write down how many you would ultimately love to have.
Cutlery
Cleaning/Tea towels
Pots and Pans
Crockery
Plastics
Utensils
Glasses
Mugs
Toaster
Kettle/ Coffee maker
Platters and Bowls
Vases
Wine glasses/ Goblets/ Coolers and openers
BBQ items/
Outdoor entertaining
Placements/ Tablecloths/
Spices/sauces
Knives
Bins and strainers
Cooking bowls/measuring cups/sieves
Appliances/Rice makers/ Food processors/ Mixers/ Sandwiches press
Food and Wine
This is a long list but believe me, the more you consider now the less work you have to do when you move in.
Also consider some standard building items.
Cabinets are generally:
Kitchen top 910mm high x 600 (breakfast bench 900 for seating)
Kick board 110mm high
Space between bench and breakfast bar minimum 900
Gap between bench top and O/H cupboards:
Electric cook top 600mm min
Gas cook top 730-750mm min
All these items need to be discussed with your cabinet maker or builder and are guides only.
If Kitchen consultation for a new home or renovation is something you are looking for please feel free to email or call me.
With this service I can provide you with a preliminary kitchen layout based on your plans including a sample board with the option of making 2 further changes for a fee of $360. (these are not working drawings). This process usually takes 2 weeks with the changes being made
weekly.
Really great thoughts and ideas on design for the kitchen!!
I have a great offering on my site
xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena
Thank you for your thoughts and ideas! I wish we were renovating our kitchen, maybe our next home. Mimi xx
Great tips for kitchen design.