Organizing a kitchen yourself from scratch is not easy, but real. It is important to know what steps to take and in what order. Where to start and how not to face a shortage of storage space, the designer said Zhenya Postukhova.
Step 1 - choosing a concept
At the preparatory stage, it is necessary to decide on a general concept. You can make a selection of pictures of your favorite kitchens, get ideas from design projects. The main difference between a designer and an apartment owner who makes repairs on his own is the degree of observation. Therefore, it is very important to correctly select sites and magazines for inspiration.
Look for recommendations from designers for interesting and reputable portals, social media profiles and media they read. This will help focus attention on those options that are really good and of high quality.
Step 2 - make a list of equipment
Decide what kind of equipment you need in your kitchen. This stage is often underestimated, but it is very important to think things through in advance. List all the fixtures that need to be considered during planning, including their sizes and configurations.
Think about what kind of refrigerator you want to put in the kitchen: whether it will be built-in or free-standing, standard - 60 cm wide - or more. The same is true with a dishwasher and other household appliances - a multicooker, a coffee machine, a microwave oven and even a blender. Each appliance should have its own place in the kitchen. A multicooker, for example, is conveniently stored in a roll-out corner section of a headset, and the microwave function can be taken over by an oven with an appropriate option.
Step 3 - thinking through the usage scenarios
Think over the scenarios for using the kitchen space. Standard rules are not always effective because each family has its own habits and lifestyle.
You need to understand what scenarios you usually implement. Then you can create the most comfortable kitchen.
Imagine you came with bags from a store. Where would you like to put your bags: on a chair or on the countertop next to the refrigerator? Little things like that are very important. Also calculate scenarios for cooking, cleaning and washing dishes. Or perhaps you will find for yourself an additional way to use the kitchen space.
“In one of my projects, we placed an island in the kitchen. And it turned out to be very convenient not only for cooking. The owner of the apartment is a photographer, and she often uses the island to compose compositions for photo shoots, ”said Zhenya Postukhova.
Step 4 - exploring the range of materials
Do not neglect the opportunity to look at how others organize their kitchens. Visit different salons, see what storage options are available. Perhaps you will discover something new for yourself.
At this stage, when the concept has already been thought out, you can start choosing the specific materials that will be used in the kitchen. It will be possible to evaluate them live and choose the products matching in color.
Step 5 - planning outlets and light
When you have finally decided on the location of your kitchen unit and appliances, you need to develop lighting scenarios and power supply schemes. Much attention should be paid to the kitchen work surface. It is more convenient to install directional spotlights.
However, it is important to keep track of exactly how the light will fall - it should not create shadows where they are not needed. In addition, it is worthwhile to additionally provide for the illumination of the work surface, as well as a chandelier or suspensions in the dining area. The salon where you buy the kitchen will give you advice on the placement of outlets - do not hesitate to contact the experts for recommendations. They will assess your specific situation and will be able to suggest more substantively.
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