First and foremost, the kitchen is a functional place to prepare food,
which means that in the initial design stages, you’ll need to consider what you
need, and what you can achieve with the space that you’ve got. Layout is far more
important than you might think, and some forethought can help ensure that the space
works really well for how you will want to use it.
The first thing to do is to think about what you use your kitchen for.
Is it a compact
space used only for preparing your own meals, or is it a larger open-plan
area that also features dining and entertaining space? Do you cook large and complex
meals very regularly, or do you prefer no-fuss preparation? Think about what
you’ll need in the space, and how you’ll move around in the kitchen.
It’s always good to have plenty of uninterrupted countertop space for example, and
you’ll need to plan for a good sized range cooker,
such as a 110cm range cooker, if you
plan to spend a lot of time cooking.
Next, you need to understand what you’re working with. How much
space do you have? What electrical wiring is in place? Is there a gas line? Where is the
plumbing? Unless you’re going to be knocking through to another room or having
major works carried out, these could be hard stops on whatever your plans are, so make
sure that you know what parameters you’re working with.
The idea is for you to build a kitchen that makes your life easy,
whatever your requirements are.
