Keep the existing service points in mind when kitchen
planning as rewiring and re-plumbing takes a lot of time and
money.
Think about the ventilation points when kitchen planning.
Don't plan any cupboards over them.
Decide where your sink, drainer and dishwasher need to go
first as this will be the biggest unit to fit in.
Plan the main areas (sink, food preparation and hob) close
together. This will make your kitchen more efficient.
When measuring the size of the kitchen, make sure that the
exact shape of the walls is known. If there is an inwards
corner in the room it will influence the shape of the
worktop and the place of the wall-cupboards.
If you decide for a two-way galley kitchen, leave enough
walking space between the two galleys.
If choosing a U-shaped kitchen, consider the floor space you
will have left and maybe decide to use one of the legs of
the U as a breakfast bar.
If you like to cook with a lot of fresh vegetables or you
need a big freezer, consider a big fridge/freezer at the end
of your worktop for loads of storage and easy access.
In a small and narrow kitchen you can create more space by
making the wall-cupboards taller rather than having them
protruding outwards. You will create more headspace and the
kitchen will look wider.
Store heavy items in the cupboards underneath the worktop
Store rarely used items on the highest shelves of your
cupboard to keep easy accessible space free for daily use.
Kitchens will always have drawers with all sorts of goods in
it, like pens, buttons, matches and sandwich bags. To create
more order, use little plastic boxes or special drawer
organisers. You will find what you need much quicker.
Store your utensils near to where you are most likely to use
them. This will make your kitchen more efficient.
Keep your worktop clutter free for a tidy look.
To disguise a boiler you can build a spice rack in front of
it. This will not take a lot of space and will be an
attractive display for all your spices.
Think about where you want your main bin to be situated. Try
to integrate it in the area below the worktop to keep
outlook of the kitchen clean and clutter-free.
Don't forget to give your cookery books a place in your
kitchen planning!
The above info was kindly provided by
The Kitchen Buyers Guide
