Planning a kitchen design, whether it be renovation or new construction, can be a Hercules task, filled with many solutions than you ever thought possible. To complicate matters, people sometimes buy kitchen planning myths that can cost you the look or features that you really want. Here are some common misconceptions about kitchen design and planning. ,
Dishwasher space : Ordinary wisdom says that if you are right, then it is on the right side of the sink. Simple, isn't it? Wrong! It can be on both sides, but most people get used to it from one side or the other, and this is just a preference. I like to place it where it is best suited for design and storage. And although on this issue, please do not pay attention to the idea of a raised dishwasher, which came and went as fast as platform sneakers. Raising a dishwasher sounds good in theory, but think about how stupid it will look and function, having a counter next to your sink raised 6 inches or so? Looks like hmmm sneakers!
Garbage disposal near the sink : If you dream of a well-equipped kitchen, put this great feature on your must-haves list. But do not lock the landing at the sink, which by default is the location of most designers and architects. Place it where you are doing a great deal of preparatory work ... where you need to fool debris and debris. The bonus is to put it close enough so that other people can get it without disturbing the work of the cook.
Marble counters will not work: Y a heavy sigh, this is more maintenance than some other materials. So this is a foreign imported car. Do not keep people from them? Marble has been around for centuries and is a classic choice. This is a beautiful, organic and lively material that can be used in kitchens or bathrooms. Honed is best not to show acid etching, and yes, it needs to be intertwined periodically. And it's as simple as wiping your tops after eating. Do not be weak. If you like it, use it.
Raised bar hides the "kitchen": If you prefer a raised bar on an island on the island with the same height, it’s usually just a personal choice, although some projects work better anyway. Just do not say that it is because it hides something in the sink or on the stove. How much can you hide behind 6 inches? Make a decision based on what works for the space, not because you think you are fooling anyone into believing that your dirty dishes are not really in the sink.
Break out of the working triangle : Just the kitchen turned into a multidimensional aspect of the house. We do not live as we did at that moment when the work triangle was recognized as the arbiter of any good kitchen design. Better think about the ergonomics of how you move through space. To quote my favorite designer Johnny Gray: "The work triangle is a very limited and outdated concept." The way from point to point is common sense, but today you better think about the selected areas of work and target storage. Basically, what are you doing and where? And who can be in space with you?
Floors: a discussion of chicken and eggs , What happens first? Paul or cabinetmaker? First put the floor in almost every application. There. I said it. Let the feathers fly! Insist on this if you want a well-executed kitchen plan without any transition problems that need to be applied to the molding. And, if you are now in the middle of remodeling, and you are holding existing floors ... rate, you would like them to be under your cabinets, wouldn’t you?
