The washing up area is used more intensively than any other activity zone in the kitchen, so apply careful thought to its arrangement. There are several ergonomic aspects of resolving: the height…
Unless you have an exceptionally small kitchen, try to include an eating area in your plan because a table is a linchpin for a sociable kitchen. Above all, it is the gathering…
Although it’s been said that no man is an island, many people want an island in their kitchen. In fact, surveys show that 80 percent of home buyers consider a kitchen island…
Like an islands location, its shape is often determined by the surrounding area. In enclosed rooms, the basic rectangle is the most popular shape. In open layouts, angular islands – L, Y…
If you’re wondering how to make your small kitchen feel more expensive without adding on, consider the possibility of taking out a wall or two and converting the area to an open plan. While…
Whoever said “good things come in small packages” probably wasn’t thinking about kitchens. If yours is 150 sq. ft. or less, it’s “officially” small – and you’re probably looking for ways to make…
Planning Storage Since serious cooks often use a wide array of pots, tools and supplies, an organisation can be critical. To organise your cooking equipment, start by prioritising it (not all of…
Like your car or your clothing, your kitchen should fit and serve you well. In addition to accommodating the way you cook, eat and store food, it must harmonise with your home’s…
Kitchen remodelling projects can be grouped into five levels, based on how much the room’s layout will be changed (there’s more information on each level on this website). To determine the amount…
Now that you’ve made some decisions about the scale of your kitchen design project, you can put your ideas on paper. Whether you’re planning a cosmetic makeover or dreaming about an addition,…