Top 10 Tips for Your Kitchen Interior Design
1. Design wide walkways.
Ensure your kitchen floor plan includes enough room between cabinets and the island to easily move through the space.
2. Stay clear of corners.
Pay attention to corners when deciding where to place cabinetry and appliances. To make cabinet and appliance doors fully functional, plan space for the door’s clearance and swing direction in your kitchen design.
3. Determine the island’s function.
When it comes to kitchen islands, form follows function. Think about how you’d like to use the island within the space before you consider the design.
4. Consider the countertops.
Think through your needs for meal preparation to help guide your countertop choices. Chefs who like to cook require more counter space (ideally between the range and sink) than those who cook infrequently or who prepare simple meals.
5. Arrange the range area.
Plan to store important cooking essentials in the space directly around the range. Place a shelf beside or behind the range to keep cooking oils, utensils, and spices handy.
6. Be smart when storing knives.
Hang knives on a magnetic strip tacked to the backsplash. Place it above the stretch of countertop you typically use for prepping ingredients.
7. Organize items within reach.
When organizing your pantry and other food storage areas, take stock of what you plan to store in the pantry and measure the height of storage canisters or frequently-used products.
8. Consider electrical outlets.
Ensure your kitchen includes plenty of electrical outlets in areas where you plan to use a coffee pot, toaster oven, blender, and other countertop appliances.
9. Break up cabinetry blocks.
Kitchen walls completely covered in cabinetry can appear heavy and uninteresting. Break up long blocks of doors and drawers by adding interesting details such as glass doors and display shelving.
10. Find a focal point.
Choose one focal point within your kitchen design that draws the eye or makes a bold statement. Splashy backsplash tile, fancy flooring, a sizable range hood, bright kitchen cabinets, or patterned countertops can all serve as the attention-grabbing element.
