Whether you are planning a large or small kitchen renovation, you should look at kitchen layouts to get an idea of what can be done to prevent kitchen mistakes. A common mistake in the kitchen is not planning to have appliances within easy reach. Professional kitchen designers have discovered that the top three appliances used by the cook are the refrigerator, stove, and sink. The cook moves from one to another constantly. In fact, people who do kitchen designs professionally call it the kitchen triangle and design kitchens accordingly. Therefore, when you make the designs of your kitchen that you should prioritize before any reform, do not ignore the triangle of the kitchen.
Some things in the kitchen we take for granted and forget to plan for, like the kitchen exhaust fan. Don’t assume they come automatically with the stove because they don’t. However, the exhaust fan is important not only to keep condensation above the stove burning, but also to remove unpleasant odors and let fresh air in.
Plan your kitchen, no matter the size, so that the doors are unobstructed and you have a clear path to the dining room. You should place the dishwasher near the sink and at the same time plan the space so that when you unload it, you have easy access to open the door and put things away. The silverware drawers should be near the dishwasher, as you don’t want to be running all over the kitchen to store the dishes, pots, pans, and silverware.
When looking at kitchen designs, take a good look at the lighting. One of the most important elements of good design is lighting. The kitchen is not only where you will cook, but if it is large enough, the children will do their homework in the kitchen. You’ll want to organize things like your cookbooks and recipes, as well as perhaps paying household bills from the kitchen table and more. All this requires good lighting. You may want to add track or spot lights along with halogen and fluorescent lighting in your kitchen layouts.
Perhaps one of the most overlooked elements in kitchen designs are outlets. There never seems to be enough or they are all in the wrong places. When you draw your kitchen layouts and know where your appliances will be, you want outlets there, and you want outlets for things like the microwave, coffee makers, toasters, crock pots, and other freestanding appliances. Make sure you have enough plugs without overloading. Be sure to incorporate things like the material you want for your countertops, the height of your kitchen countertops, and above all, where you will store all the necessary things to keep your kitchen tidy. Keep all the little things in mind when making or looking at kitchen designs to avoid the most common kitchen mistakes.