Kitchen Planning

As with every room in your house, planning is the key in the Kitchen Design .

A few things to be considered are :

The shape of the kitchen - usually determined by walls already built.

The work triangle of the kitchen - the relationship between sink, cooker and fridge.

Is there anyone with special needs that might eg. limit height of work surfaces.

Is the kitchen going to be used for formal meals , entertaining etc.

Is the kitchen going to be used mainly for food preparation and eating elsewhere.

Where is the light coming into the kitchen - are there any windows.

Are there exterior walls for aroma extraction.

Is there a stove or range oven to be installed.

Think about the work triangle which should be kept clear of traffic.

What style of kitchen do you want , contemporary , country , modern

Once you have thought about these factors it is a good idea to write them all down and think about them for a while. There are many magazines which are available for you to browse through at your leisure.

After this it is a good idea to sketch the existing room showing as much information as possible. It doesn't have to be a work of art but just needs to give your kitchen manufacturer a rough guide to the layout of the room. You should if possible include walls , windows , doors, electrical points , sink location and give measurement in metric.