Do you like simple online cooking or do you prefer the classic U-shaped kitchen? Or maybe something totally different?
With the “master chef” fever, the enormous number of culinary shows and star chefs that we see on television, it seems that more and more, the kitchen is becoming a fundamental piece in our lives.
For this reason, when renovating a house we are very attentive to the latest designs and novelties, to ensure that our kitchen is practical and functional in addition to aesthetics.
Thanks to the design of the Kitchen planner, you should no longer turn your back on your guests, being able to share space with the pleasure of cooking and being in company.
In addition, thanks to current technology, today it is already possible to choose from a multitude of hoods that absorb odors efficiently and silently, as this was one of the main problems that arose when designing an “open space” with a built-in kitchen.
Among the various types of kitchen, island kitchens are today the most appreciated by kitchen lovers because they facilitate movements and leave space for the pleasure of sharing. In addition, they offer numerous design solutions where aesthetics and functionality are combined.
Ergonomics and Workflow
The workflows, therefore, the movements carried out for cooking, are fluid, easier and more relaxed in a kitchen with an island. For this we must organize a reasoned operational flow for each task.
The refrigerator should be close to the sink so that you can take fresh vegetables and foods and wash them before preparing them. It is also convenient to have the hob and the oven and microwave nearby to promote circulation around the island.
Thus, the island kitchen requires minimal movements for those who use it and proves to be the best configuration in ergonomic terms.
The type of life that you and your family lead greatly influences the configuration of your kitchen. Are you a sociable family that enjoys being together around a central island in a Meeting Kitchen? A large family with lots of things, who prefers a U-shaped kitchen with plenty of storage space and room to move freely? Or do you have enough with an L-shaped kitchen that takes up less space in the house?
How is your Current Kitchen Configured?
Start by taking a look at your current kitchen and taking note of what works well and what should be improved. What elements can or should be changed? What do you use a lot and what do you never use?
All our kitchens are made up of a series of modules that you can freely adapt to the room and to your wishes and needs. The possibilities you have to design a personalized kitchen, according to the space and your daily life, are many; in principle, the only limit is your imagination.
Know the Five Work Zones of a Kitchen before Designing Yours
Before starting to shape your plan, it may be recommended that you know the five work areas of your kitchen. A kitchen is not simply a series of drawers and doors and a set of appliances – it is a workstation.
When you know the different work areas, it will be easier for you to design a kitchen that is more organized and adapted to your daily rhythm.
Kitchen at Angle
The corner kitchen is a classic kitchen that characterized the homes of the twenties. This small kitchen served as a wonderful workstation for the housewife, who could prepare the meals of the day in a few square meters.
Today, the angled kitchen is still popular, although it has evolved to a more open concept and taken a more prominent role in homes. With the angled configuration you have all the main work areas close at hand: it is what makes this kitchen an efficient workplace and perfect for those homes where space is at a premium.
The U-Shaped Kitchen
Another classic design is the U-shaped kitchen, characterized by having three work surfaces with two angles. This design is great for the spacious eat-in kitchen, where there is more room to spread out.
With a U-shaped kitchen you have plenty of storage capacity, and also all the kitchen work areas at your fingertips. One drawback I had in the past was how difficult it was to design proper corner cabinets. But now we have loads of practical corner modules that take full advantage of the corners, so you don’t waste precious space in the cabinets.