The quest for the perfect
kitchen is even homeowners dream and rightly so! The modern kitchen has made an
transition going from being a space that was earlier exclusively designed to
only cooking to a space that used to unwind, entertain, socialize and gather in
addition to being able to cook in. Being at the nerve center of every household
the kitchen is abuzz with a ton of activities laying plenty of emphasis on the
layout of the design. Most kitchen designs vary on the availability and size of
the cooking area however the core of every design beings with the kitchen
triangle in the layout.
Comprising of the sink, refrigerator and the stove the
kitchen triangle is known to have the most traffic in terms of usage and
therefore it is essential to promote ease in access to these kitchen
essentials. Being able to cater to diverse activities in the kitchen space requires
adequate planning for comfortable seating and entertainment. An extra
countertop top in addition to the prep countertop is always recommended. This
countertop is an extended surface stretching from 3-4 feet in width ensuring to
allow for a number of actives and also to serve meals.
Commonly a parallel
styled kitchen or a L shaped kitchen layout with a island countertop is idea
for this purpose. The need for storage space is an ever growing one and needs
to be initially planned for. Inadequate provision for storage often leads to
plenty of clutter in the kitchen. If you
are very limited to space, opening a
wall and converting the space into an open kitchen shall allow for additional
storage opportunities. Lighting is the
next aspect of the kitchen design.
Most homeowners fail to include the lighting
in the plan which then leads to the room being dull and difficult to cook in.
An artificial lighting plan requires to focus on task lighting preferably with
track focused on the stove and countertop areas. More the natural lighting
entering the room is always bonus. It helps in keeping the area fresh and also
helps in getting rid of kitchen odors and smells.
