Planning and designing your dream Ottawa kitchen renovation require a holistic approach that puts the following into consideration:
- The kitchen function and your future needs
- Good work triangle for efficient workflow
- Prioritize storage space
- Install great kitchen lighting
- Design that fits your kitchen appliances
- Use materials that add a personal touch
The Kitchen Function And Your Future Needs
Incorporating the intended kitchen function and future needs in your kitchen renovation design is essential.
Here is the check-list for evaluating how you can design your kitchen renovation to accommodate your future needs:
- Do you have to improve your working surface to accommodate your cooking needs?
- Are there any plans for cooking elaborate meals?
- Is there a need to improve on space for entertaining guests
- Is there any need upgrading of existing appliances to match your kitchen skills?
Determine the role you want your kitchen space to play in your home and use that information to design what is appropriate for your needs.
Good Work Triangle For Efficient WorkFlow
A kitchen has three most used areas, which must be appropriately positioned for better kitchen functionality.
These areas include:
- The sink
- The fridge
- The stove
When designing your kitchen renovation, make a design that effectively allows movement between these areas for a better kitchen experience. It is recommended that the space between these work areas of the kitchen should not be more than 5 feet.
Maintaining an efficient workflow through a proper layout of these three areas helps in doing work in the kitchen easier. It reduces the chances of an accident while moving hot stuff within the kitchen.
Prioritize Storage Space
We all dream of having a gourmet kitchen. However, without proper storage for utensils and appliances, we may end up with a lousy kitchen experience. An excellent kitchen design considers storage as one of the critical elements of a functional kitchen.
A functional kitchen is one with storage drawers or shelves big enough to accommodate your supplies, including tall ones like a kitchen mixer and even your spaghetti pot.
Generally, a kitchen has unique options that we can innovatively use to maximize storage space.
For example:
- A pantry can be created beside the fridge
- Pot and pan drawers can be constructed below the cooktop
You can create a kitchen with an efficient and practical workspace with proper planning and innovation.
Install Great Kitchen Lighting
Installing the proper lighting in the right places in your kitchen is very important. When planning your dream kitchen, you should define the type of lighting in which area.
Here are three lighting fixtures you can use to complement different areas in your kitchen:
- General lighting is suited for areas that need extra light or if you have a small kitchen. For this kind of lighting, recessed lighting is always a good choice. This is because recessed lighting allows a range of lighting options like diming, directional or decorative
- Task lighting, which is ideal for workspaces and other preparation areas
- Accent lighting is perfect for entertainment areas such as tables, serving areas, or display cabinets. Accents lights are enchanting and can enhance mood or intimacy while entertaining your guests.
Design That Fits Your Kitchen Appliances
It is vital that when you are planning for your dream kitchen, you incorporate how your kitchen appliances will fit in the overall kitchen design. Evaluate your kitchen appliance options and design a kitchen that will accommodate them while exhibiting your culinary style and personal taste. For example, modern kitchen appliances come in various sizes that may require you to consider overhead, horizontal and vertical spaces while designing your kitchen.
It is important to have precise measurements to ensure that your kitchen appliances seamlessly fit your kitchen design. For example, you may want to give your kitchen a modern look by installing a smart built-in stainless-steel oven paired with an equally impressive complementary stainless steel range hood. This may, however, not be possible if the measurements of both the countertops and range do not correspond with the size and scale of the oven.
Involve your design team in the planning to ensure that your appliances and kitchen design are perfectly scaled.
Use Materials That Add Personal Touch
Beautiful materials ranging from marble, quartz, and granite are available for homeowners to create stunning workplaces in their kitchens.
The choice of materials should be determined by how you use your kitchen.
For example:
Granite is ideal for work surfaces used by chefs who spend a lot of time creating culinary masterpieces because it is durable. Marble or soapstone is unsuitable for you if you leave tea bags around because they easily chip and stain. Because quartz is non-porous and easy to cleanse any stains, it is suitable for your work surface if you leave tea bags around.
CP & Son is the go-to Ottawa kitchen renovation company that can help you transform your current kitchen into the modern gourmet kitchen you have always dreamt of having in your home. We get involved through the entire design process, from layout to final finishes. Check out our full range of kitchen design, construction and renovation services and contact us for a complimentary session to discuss your plan and give you a quote.