What to avoid when designing kitchen furniture? Key points.
New kitchen furniture is one of the best ways to invest in any home, whether it’s a new project, a private house or you’re renovating an older home. One thing is for sure, a well-designed kitchen will increase the value of your home and last for many years to come. That’s why we’ll focus on what not to do during the kitchen design process.
1. Forget about surfaces
It is imperative to think and plan how every centimetre of your kitchen will be used. One of the most common mistakes is the ill-considered size of surfaces, which leads to a work surface overflowing with items that are not even needed at the time and interfere with the joy of cooking. At the very least, there should be space for cooking, utensils and a place to eat.
2. Not thinking through storage solutions
At first, it’s hard to grasp just how many different objects, spice jars, oil jugs and more are hiding behind kitchen cupboard fronts. And it’s not getting any smaller with time – on the contrary, more and more cooking utensils and culinary delights are being bought, but they also need a place to be stored. If storage space is not allocated early on in the kitchen planning process, it is unfortunately not possible to expand it later. Plan ahead!
3. Don’t think about lighting
When it comes to lighting, you may have to think ‘outside the box’, as different types of lighting can make the same kitchen furniture look completely different, take on different shapes. It is important to make the most of natural light in the kitchen. If this is not enough, it is advisable to choose lighter tones for the kitchen and incorporate clever LED solutions where possible, for example under floor cupboards.
What to avoid when designing kitchen furniture? Summary
The primary function of a kitchen is to make the cooking process as comfortable as possible, so functionality should be at the top of the priorities. But why can’t a functional kitchen also be elegant? If you follow the advice of our experienced designers, your next kitchen will be a delight to the eye for many years to come.
