Do you plan to buy new kitchen cabinets? Whether for a newly built home or for a remodeling project, consider one important factor, your kitchen is the heart of your home! This is not just a place for lunch; it is also the main meeting place for family and friends and a place for entertainment. This is especially true with today's popular open floor plans and great room designs. Since your kitchen plays an important role in your home, you need to consider several things in the planning process.
1) In view of future buyers
Even if you are currently building your dream home, it is possible that someday you will need to sell your home. Or, if you are renovating your existing home to make it more convenient for you and your family, you may still need to sell it someday. Because of this, even if you are not ready to sell your home today, you should always think that potential buyers may think about choosing and planning a kitchen cabinet, because the opinions of your kitchen can dramatically increase or decrease your selling price. Practical kitchen planning is usually the goal of everyone, but the styles and finishes of the cabinets are more personal choices. Are you attracted to traditional styles or more modern styles? Do you like kitchen cabinets with excellent wood grain or those that do not have grain? Regardless of what you personally prefer, always consider future buyers, as it can play an important role in your bottom line.
2) Work triangle
All homeowners are looking for a functional work space in the kitchen. When planning your kitchen layout, it is important to consider the distance between the sink, oven and refrigerator relative to each other. Combining these three works with their central points, it is necessary to create an invisible “work triangle”. According to the National Association of Cooking and Baths, the sum of three distances should be no more than 26 feet, with neither side of a triangle being less than four feet or more than nine feet. There are a couple of issues to consider when planning a well-designed work triangle; watch out for any triangular legs that can cross an obstacle like an island, and make sure that no basic movements intersect through the working triangle. Proper planning of your “working triangle”, taking all the obstacles and limitations in the review, will help create a functional workspace that will be practical for you and your future customers.
3) Storage of the kitchen cabinet is key
When designing your dream kitchen is the key to considering your storage space, as well as ample space for countertops. Kitchen cabinet layout services are available to help you maximize space and create the best cabinetry flow. The first place to look for extra storage is your corners. In small, dense kitchens, a hidden corner cupboard can be used to make the most out of it. However, in order to maximize the use of the corner space, you should use a lazy closet for the Susan cabinet or a closet for easy reach. These cabinet options maximize angular space, making it easy to add content to it. Or try adding trays to your basic kitchen cabinets to help get access to your pots and pans or to your pantries to make it easier to get cans and dry goods. Another suggestion would be to include a 24-inch bridge closet in your kitchen cupboard, located above the refrigerator. Most people leave unused or seasonal items above the refrigerator for the simple fact that they cannot get to the cabinet. Therefore, consider the 24-inch depth of the refrigerator for easy access.
4) Use kitchen cabinets to create islands or peninsulas
Kitchen cabinets can be customized to create central islands or peninsulas. These cabinet configurations are very attractive for homeowners with an open floor plan. Using kitchen cabinets in this way creates a breakfast area with the ability to lift a chair. Kitchen cabinets used in this way immediately increase seating space, which is ideal because kitchens usually gather space. Islands and peninsulas also create more storage space.
5) Bells and whistles
Like buying a new car, there are upgrade options that should be considered when buying new kitchen cabins. For example, what type of drawers do you need in your basic cabinets? Is a standard box for chipboard, fixed with glue and staples? Or would you prefer a box for all wooden boxes, built with dove-tail joints? Or better yet, do you want an all-hair box with a dove-tail with full pull-out drawers that include a quiet closing function? Other construction modifications may include all plywood construction and custom depth cabinets. In addition to upgrading the building, there are additional cabinets that provide you with some “bells and whistles” that can give your kitchen an individual and individual look. Look at glass door cabinets to display your souvenirs or china, fixtures for hiding small appliances on the worktop, roll out pallets for basic cabinets, built-in waste baskets, corner shelves and wine cabinets. When choosing bells and whistles, consider both the budget and the overall functionality and flow of your kitchen for optimal results.
Remember that your kitchen is the heart of your home! Success in building a timeless, comfortable space creates a balance between effective design and design with your personal tastes, while maintaining the ultimate goal - to increase the value of your home.
