Quality Kitchen Design Tips

Quality KITCHEN DESIGN TIPS SHAPING UP FOR A Quality Kitchen The best kitchen designs are L, U, or G-shaped: L SHAPED Refrigerator at the end of one long wall Sink centered on same wall Stove perpendicular U SHAPED Island at open end of "U" Stove, fridge, and sink on different walls Sink in center G SHAPED One appliance on each of two walls Third appliance on center island (sink or cooktop) KITCH EN DESIGN 101 Keep these guidelines in mind when dreaming up your perfect kitchen: DESIGN TIP WHY IT MATTERS Functional spaces are safer and more efficient Put function before style Use a variety of storage options Easier organization Combine overhead and Create an elegant ambiance and make food prep easier task lighting Add as much counter Easier cooking, storage, and organization space as possible Use slip-resistant, non-porous flooring Increased safety and floor longevity Prevent fading, peeling, and cracking Choose heat- and moisture-resistant paint Infographic Provided By: CHC www.customhomebuildermidlothian.com Sources: tlc.howstuffworks.com/home/how-to-design-a-kitchen7.htm www.rd.com/slideshows/top-10-kitchen-design-tips/#slide1 www.thekitchendesigner.org/journal/2008/1/20/ten-top- secret-kitchen-design-tips.html Quality KITCHEN DESIGN TIPS SHAPING UP FOR A Quality Kitchen The best kitchen designs are L, U, or G-shaped: L SHAPED Refrigerator at the end of one long wall Sink centered on same wall Stove perpendicular U SHAPED Island at open end of "U" Stove, fridge, and sink on different walls Sink in center G SHAPED One appliance on each of two walls Third appliance on center island (sink or cooktop) KITCH EN DESIGN 101 Keep these guidelines in mind when dreaming up your perfect kitchen: DESIGN TIP WHY IT MATTERS Functional spaces are safer and more efficient Put function before style Use a variety of storage options Easier organization Combine overhead and Create an elegant ambiance and make food prep easier task lighting Add as much counter Easier cooking, storage, and organization space as possible Use slip-resistant, non-porous flooring Increased safety and floor longevity Prevent fading, peeling, and cracking Choose heat- and moisture-resistant paint Infographic Provided By: CHC www.customhomebuildermidlothian.com Sources: tlc.howstuffworks.com/home/how-to-design-a-kitchen7.htm www.rd.com/slideshows/top-10-kitchen-design-tips/#slide1 www.thekitchendesigner.org/journal/2008/1/20/ten-top- secret-kitchen-design-tips.html