Modern Kitchen Design – Things to Consider

Gone are the days when kitchens used to be small and dark, with not much attention to décor, with a belief that it’s going to be dirty after all. Today’s kitchens are designed with beauty, simplicity and comfort in mind, and so, it’s a good thing for women. If you have a kitchen that needs remodeling, you can have lots of ideas. But if you are confused with what to do, here are some tips for you.

Which Style to Choose?

Kitchen may be cotemporary or classic, formal or casual, homely or high-tech. You should first decide upon one of these styles. While choosing styles, think upon which will you find more comfortable. For example, a high-tech kitchen is extremely functional because you get things done quickly. If you are a busy woman with a tight schedule, this is to a lot of advantage to you. However, if you feel scared with lots of appliances and brightness around, and prefer the old-worldly look of a classic kitchen, you can choose the classic style. You can also blend traditional and modern styles, and make your kitchen fast and leisurely at the same time, meaning you can work fast but the overall environment of the kitchen is relaxed. So, both your purposes are served, so blending modernity with tradition is more practical.

Kitchen Layout

The idea of kitchen layout was introduced in the 50s in the form of a triangle, with sink, refrigerator and cooktop or range, at its three angles. This allows the housewife to cook efficiently with getting whatever she wants quickly at hand, without interrupted by the traffic. Today, number of appliances and other items has increased challenging the triangular kitchen layout. However, we should take the basic idea of letting the cook work efficiently with everything s/he will need conveniently at hand. If you have a small kitchen space, you can limit your kitchen even to one wall or create a galley kitchen.

Cabinets

While thinking about cabinets, you will have to decide between keeping your present cabinets and replacing them. If you want new cabinets, you will again have two options – fitted or unfitted. Fitted cabinets are almost a universal choice where upper and lower cabinets match each other and appliances are incorporated in them. On the other hand, unfitted cabinets come in various styles and colors. They are more like furniture. You can let the upper cabinets float freely on the wall or sit on the countertop. Even you can replace cabinets with shelves.

Countertop

Countertop is one of the most important components of kitchens and undergoes plenty of wear and tear. Apart from its aesthetic appeal, you will also have to consider its functionality and durability. Think what you will do the most on your countertop. Will you chop and cut meat and vegetables on it? Will you place hot pans on it? Won’t you be upset with stains and blemishes? Do you want a countertop which will not show you water spots and fingerprints? In any case, you should choose a durable and easy to clean countertop.

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