As a domestic design-build remodelling firm, the majority of our projects include the kitchen area in some way. From minor cosmetic changes to finish redesigns, kitchens are our most popular remodelling job. Arguably, the cooking area is the most crucial area in the house since every family member utilises it in some way every day.
When we begin working with a client to establish plans and make product selections, we spend a lot of time at an early stage getting an understanding of how that client visualises their ideal cooking area. In some cases, it’s as simple as correcting a few things in the present kitchen area that aren’t working, or we go to other severe and go back to square one with a style that opens up the kitchen area to other public spaces in the home.
Every kitchen we remodel is sort of like a commissioned piece of artwork. You, the client, inform the designer what your style preference is– standard, modern, transitional, contemporary, farmhouse or diverse, for instance– and they gather the components to suit you. The combination of cabinetry, countertops, backsplash tile, lighting, hardware, flooring, home appliances and paint colours are endless, so you’re ensured your task will be among a kind.
With that said, we have had lots of practice determining what works and what does not. You have abundant freedom and choice. However, I have developed a list of basics for you strongly consider:
Appropriate Garbage and Recycling Placement
Nothing is less attractive than garbage, but nothing is more critical to an effective kitchen design than correct (and hidden) placement of the refuse collector.
Appealing and Practical Lighting
Top quality dimmable LED undercabinet lighting coupled with stylish decorative lighting are vital features that frequently get ignored.
A Storage Plan
We never develop cooking areas with a random catch-all junk drawer. Whatever needs to fit, and a brand-new style is the chance to give whatever a proper home. Believe pullouts, concealed racks, and drawer organisers.
Appropriate Scalled Appliances
A large cooking area will overshadow a thirty-inch variety and hood, while a small kitchen area looks cramped with a forty-eight-inch professional-grade one. Select home appliances that fit your needs; however, are effectively scaled to your space.
One Feature Item
Choose one part of the kitchen that you wish to be uniquely yours. Maybe it’s an exotic stone countertop, intense blue cabinetry, or a unique tile style behind the range; perhaps it’s a custom-design variety hood or creative, open-shelving. Whatever it is, make it a discussion piece that sets the tone for the remainder of the cooking area.
Pay Attention to House’s Material
We also need to make a plan to evaluate our home’s material if there is a possible hazardous material like asbestos. Asbestos is known as
