subject: Designing The Ideal Kitchen [print this page] The most important room in any home is the kitchen. In addition to being a room where you get together as a family to cook and eat, this room is also essential for entertaining guests.
To be suitable for the quantity of use it gets, the kitchen is a room that must be beautiful and highly functional. Whether you are in the process of changing the design or updating your existing kitchen, there are a number of great ideas and designs to help you create the perfect kitchen to compliment your way of life and your home.
Most people find they never seem to have sufficient storage space in their kitchen. Whilst in the design stage, when planning your new kitchen, it is crucial to incorporate plenty of storage into your design. Life is so much easier when a space is efficiently organised and you can easily put your hands on exactly what you need with ease. Kitchen islands fit in contemporary or traditional style perfectly and are a popular choice in many kitchen designs. They can be purchased or constructed in practically any style or shape to coordinate with your chosen design and can incorporate a variety of storage and seating. When space is a problem, you may find that a round or oval unit is the answer. Place an island in the middle of the room, making sure it is easily accessed on all sides.
It is vital to maximise the space inside the island and avoid having any dead space which cannot be used. By allowing for an overhang on the island work surface you have a breakfast bar area as well as a space to store stools underneath. It can be really useful to have this extra preparation area you obtain with an island unit.
Lots of cupboard and drawer space is used up with your pans. Think about including a modern pan rack to display your pots and pans on. If you own a great looking pan set this can be a great way to show them off. A similar idea to this is to use a utensil rack to display a set of useful utensils near the hob. Incorporate plenty of drawers, cupboards and shelves into your new kitchen whilst being mindful to create a streamlined, uncluttered design.
