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Tips for designing a customized kitchen

If you are about to design your own customized kitchen it requires a great deal of careful planning in order to be highly functional as well as aesthetic. Since you would be carrying out a number of tasks in your kitchen it is important that it should allow you to make the most of the time you spend there. Whether you are cooking, cleaning eating or entertaining, the kitchen is one place which should be cozy enough to allow ample relaxation for you and your loved ones.

If you are thinking about renovating your kitchen or designing a completely new one the following tips would help you create one which is just right for your requirements.

When you are planning to build a new project from scratch it is important that you consider storage space. It is important that your kitchen remains as clutter-free as possible so that it looks neat and clean even after you have had a major cooking session inside.

There also needs to be a space between the kitchen Island and the cabinets so that moving around is not an issue. When you are laying down on floor plan for the kitchen it is important to adjust the space between the kitchen islands and the peninsulas accordingly.

If you are designing a kid-friendly kitchen you might need to keep the cooktop out of the easy to reach areas so children are unable to catch the handles or any other appliance while moving around. Make sure that the refrigerator is easy to access for people who are working in the kitchen or just inside for a drink of water.

Make sure that you pay attention to corners especially while you are fitting it with cabinets and appliances. It is better if you keep the appliances away from the corners and make sure the doors won’t bang into each other when opened at the same time.

Before installing a kitchen Island make sure how you would like to use this space. If you are planning to use it for cooking and eating purposes then it should have enough space for the cook top and it should be separated from the dining area as well. Sometimes people want other elements like the sink or a dishwasher placed on the island for better functionality.

When it comes to meal preparations it is better to go with wide countertops. You might want to incorporate a countertop height so that you can help the kids get involved in meal preparations as well.

Make sure that you keep your kitchen child friendly and safe by hanging the knives on the magnetic strip which is attached to the backsplash. Placing it above the countertop would help you make preparations easily and you can also spot the right knife for the job. It is essential that safety should always be the first priority when designing a kitchen.

Consult the designers and builders at Think Dzine regarding your dream kitchen.