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A well designed kitchen is where your family can gather and work together. If it's poorly designed this all falls apart. When designing a kitchen most people don't think of the more basic design elements. With a little planning you can create your dream kitchen and avoid the mistakes that others have made. Here is a list of the top ten design mistakes to avoid while designing your kitchen. 1.Not having an exhaust fan The most beautiful kitchen in the world will still be uninviting if it smells. Some people think that the exhaust is simply there to stop water condensation above the stove but it serves more purpose than that. The exhaust will suck up any unpleasant smells and bring in fresh air. It also aides in stopping grease settling on your cabinets. 2.Door Clearances Most people know to measure the opening for their appliances but a lot of people don't take into account the amount of space needed to open the doors. Appliances such as stoves, refrigerators, and dishwashers need enough clearance to be able to open their doors and still allow enough room to walk past them. Nothing is more annoying than opening the dishwasher up and not being able to walk around it to put dishes away. 3.Unobstructed path from the kitchen to the dining area You want your kitchen to flow smoothly but don't forget to take into account the flow from the kitchen on through to the dining area. You'll want the straightest line possible so you're not walking around islands and then another counter or open stove or refrigerator doors. 4.Dishwasher placement You will want your dishwasher near the sink so dirty dishes can be rinsed and loaded easily. You will also want cabinets and drawers to one side of the dishwasher for easy unloading. If the cabinet is directly above the dishwasher it's hard to have it open and still reach to put the dishes away. If the cabinets are to the side you can stand directly below them and unloading it is fast and simple. 5.Not enough light A bright halogen or fluorescent light in the middle of the kitchen is not enough! Consider track lighting that runs above the work space and a light above the sink and stove. If you have an island provide plenty of light across that too. 6.Skimping on outlets Yes, your big major appliances will obviously have their own outlet but there are tons of smaller appliances that will be taking their place on your counters and most these days have very short cords. Some like your coffee pot tend to remain plugged in all the time. Consider that you can start your supper in the morning by throwing something together in the crock pot, The kids are making toast, you're making coffee, the radio is on, and you have a frying pan plugged in for pancakes. Right there you are already using five outlets. You will want enough of them to have many things plugged in at once and you'll want them spaced far enough apart to you have enough room to use everything. 7.Counter Material There are tons of counter material available these days but be careful what you choose. Some like concrete and stone need to be maintained. Tile needs to be sealed. Other materials can't take heat. Consider your lifestyle and what will best suit you. 8.Size of island Many people think that the bigger the island the better. But this isn't always true. An island that is out of proportion with the rest of your kitchen is not only unsightly but also not very functional. A too big island is hard to clean and when using the underside for storage provides too much deep space that you can't reach anyway. 9.Storage You will want a lot of storage but keep in mind that the storage is only usable if it's functional. This means that cabinets shouldn't be too deep and features such as pull out drawers to reach back items and lazy susans are a must. Consider a few corner cabinets that do go back deeper for the over sized appliances that aren't used daily. Most won't fit in a normal sized one. 10.Appliance placement This seems like something simple and easy but I've already been in a house where there is a long narrow kitchen with a long island down the middle and the stove and sink on one side but the refrigerator on the other. Our host would be stirring something on the stove and then have to walk way around the island to get to the refrigerator. Your appliances should all be on one side and one end for easy flow. With a little bit of planning your dream kitchen can be within your reach and will be enjoyed for years. If you want to plan your kitchen out first at home go to www.ikea.com. You can try out your plan and see how it works. |
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