Content
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1 Planning tips
- 1.1 Complete rework
- 1.2 Organization of a given space
- 2 Selection of furniture and appliances
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3 Design and arrangement
- 3.1 Decoration and decor
- 3.2 Tips for arrangement
- 4 Conclusion
Let's skip the pretentious words that the kitchen is the soul of the house, and look at it from the practical side. Someone really only rests here, comfortably sitting on a sofa and enjoying delicious dishes.
And someone prepares these dishes, simultaneously doing washing, cleaning and cleaning. And this "someone" will be very useful tips for the kitchen to make their work less tiring and more productive.
First of all, the kitchen should be comfortable.
Very often you can hear from people planning renovations such a request: "Advise the kitchen!" This refers to reviews of specific manufacturers of kitchen furniture, advice on color and design. But first of all, you need to think about convenience, proper organization of space and the mood that will create a new interior.
Planning tips
A standard guide to planning a kitchen space begins something like this: select a work and dining room zones depending on the lifestyle and composition of the family... But what if there are 6-7 people in the family, and the kitchen is 5 sq.m.?
Therefore, first of all, think about whether you are ready for redevelopment, transfer of communications and other complex work. From this we will "dance".
Complete rework
Redevelopment work takes a lot of time, effort and money, so it is worth doing them only if as a result, you will get a really convenient and comfortable room, increase the area of a small kitchen without prejudice to others rooms.
The main tips - the kitchen should be comfortable for the hostess, everything that is necessary for cooking should be placed here.
Therefore, we solve the following tasks:
- We carefully think over the location of the output points of all communications, taking into account the household appliances that you plan to install. For example, if there will be a dishwasher and a washing machine in the kitchen, you need to supply water to them and provide a drain.
- We create a regular working triangle by placing the stove, sink and refrigerator so that the distance between them allows us to carry out intermediate technological processes without unnecessary body movements. In short, you need a place to put food taken out of the refrigerator without running around with them throughout the kitchen, as well as a place to process them.
An example of a regular working triangle
Council. There must be at least 60 cm of free work surface between the sink and the stove. If they are closer to each other, cooking will be inconvenient.
- Having planned the kitchen furniture and appliances, do not forget to take care of the required number of sockets so that later you do not have to use extension cords or turn on the appliances in turn.
Approximate layout of sockets for built-in appliances
Council. There are no extra sockets in the kitchen. Be sure to plan for extras in the work area, at the dining table, and closer to the exit for the vacuum cleaner and other cleaning equipment.
You can also advise to do kitchen with an island or a peninsula, if the area allows it. In this case, you do not have to stand with your back to those present while cooking.
Organization of a given space
When you have to work with what you have without making serious changes to the kitchen, you need to choose the most convenient arrangement of equipment and furniture. It's good if you manage to use the tips given above for choosing a kitchen and its arrangement.
To do this, you can use long hoses and plastic pipes to move the stove or sink to another location.
Moving the kitchen sink to another corner
It is also possible to increase the number of outlets, since most of them are located behind the lower or above the upper modules. You can connect them to the network without hidden wiring - it will still not be visible.
If the kitchen is very small and you can't fit everything you want on it, it is better to sacrifice the dining table, replacing it with a narrow bar counter or moving the dining group into the living room. And everything that is needed for cooking and storing food should remain in the kitchen.
Selection of furniture and appliances
The project of kitchen furniture with the arrangement of equipment must be done even before the start of the repair or redevelopment, and you can order it at the stage of finishing work, when all the main linear dimensions.
Useful tips when choosing a kitchen:
- It is better to order furniture according to its size, and not buy a ready-made set - it is rarely possible to successfully fit it into the available space.
- When choosing facades and countertops, carefully study the samples, do not hesitate to scratch them to ensure the quality of the coating.
Attention! A high price is not always an indicator of the same high quality. Study the reviews about the manufacturer, try to see and evaluate its finished products, which have already been in use for some time.
- If you do not have a dishwasher planned, and you will do the dishes yourself, choose a double sink. The second compartment is useful for washing fruit or folding clean dishes.
Double corner sink with integrated detergent dispenser
- Much more practical and more convenient is not a kitchen stove, but an independent hob and oven, spaced across different modules. It is better to place the oven higher, and make a deep drawer for pans and pots under the hob.
- If U-shaped kitchen or L-shaped, take care of the correct filling of the corner modules. Ordinary shelves are not suitable here, it is better to equip the interior with rotating or retractable mechanisms.
Swing-out mechanism for the lower corner section
- Don't skimp on accessories. High-quality hinges, sliding and soft closing systems will keep the facades in good condition for a long time. In addition, they make your work easier and more enjoyable. Watch the video to see this.
Design and arrangement
You need to cook in a good mood - all experienced housewives and professional chefs know this. And the mood largely depends on the environment.
Gloomy furniture of different sizes, uncomfortable cabinets, dim light, lack of necessary appliances - all this can discourage anyone from entering the kitchen. Therefore, it needs to be made cozy, comfortable, well-equipped.
Decoration and decor
Giving advice on kitchen design is a thankless task. Some people love bright colors, lots of cute knick-knacks on open shelves and rugs on the floor. And for others, all this causes a feeling of chaos and disorder, they prefer the laconicism of the modern style and the monochrome interior.
There can be only one general advice: choose one style and stick to it even in small details. The main thing is that you like the color scheme, so that it is pleasant for you to be in the created environment.
Photo of a stylish and very cozy kitchen
Tips for arrangement
To always have order in the kitchen, it is important that each item has its own place. It is better to keep frequently used utensils and utensils closer, in the most accessible places, and what you use from time to time, put them on the upper shelves or even take them into the closet.
The following useful tips for housewives in the kitchen will help you optimize your work:
- Provide good illumination of the work area by securing lamps under wall cabinets for the kitchen.
- Take care of active ventilation in the kitchen. A powerful hood will not only get rid of the smells of cooking food, but will also draw out moisture, dust, particles of fat, which otherwise would simply settle on walls and furniture.
An open window and a ventilation hole will not replace a good hood
- In order not to get tired, purchase a bar stool or stool with a footrest for yourself. Peeling potatoes or twisting minced meat is more comfortable while sitting, and a regular chair is too low for a desk.
Conclusion
And yet it must be admitted that the kitchen is a kind of center of a small universe called Home. You can do without a bedroom, living room, study, but you can't do without it.
Even if you only have breakfast here and sometimes have a snack without preparing full meals, it should still be convenient. And our tips will help you make it that way.