The kitchen is a place where people’s household activities are concentrated, and it is also a part of the house with relatively complex functions. Therefore, it should be designed reasonably with function as the main focus and other aspects taken into consideration. So what are the key points of kitchen design? What are the kitchen design styles? The editor will take a look with you today.
1. Key points of kitchen design
1. The sink and stove are not on the same work surface or are too far apart. The general kitchen workflow involves processing after washing, and then cooking. It is best to design the sink and stove on the same process line, and connect the functional area between the two with a straight-through countertop as a worktop.
2. There should be at least 40 cm side distance between the pool or stove and the wall. It is recommended to place the dishwasher and trash can under the sink, and place the oven under the stove. This combination will bring more convenience to users.
3. Kitchen countertops should be designed with different heights according to different work areas as much as possible. If the user likes to make pastries, the height of the operating table commonly used for making pastries can be lowered by 10 cm. However, in the design of cabinets, we should not pursue excessive changes in height so as not to affect the overall beauty.
4. The refrigerator should be designed closest to the kitchen door. A workbench should be designed near the refrigerator, on which the taken-out food can be placed for simple processing. The stove should be located close to the exterior wall to facilitate the installation of a detachable range hood. It is best to keep the dining table away from the stove.
5. Both wall cabinets and base cabinets adopt the form of double doors. The most commonly used items should be placed between a height of 70cm and 185cm. The optimal height of the wall cabinet from the ground is 145 cm. For ease of use when opening, the cabinet door can be changed to an upward-folding air pressure door. The depth of the wall cabinet should not be too large, 40 centimeters is most suitable. The base cabinet is best in the form of a large chest of drawers.
6. The electrical appliances are built-in. The key to the overall kitchen is that all items in the kitchen, including tableware, pots, cooking utensils, and electrical appliances, are placed in cabinets to make the kitchen neat and uniform. The oven can be placed in a base cabinet beneath the stove. The dishwasher is placed in a base cabinet near the sink for easy access to the water source. Other small appliances can be placed in their proper place according to the layout of the kitchen and the living habits of the family.
2. Kitchen design style
1. Classical style kitchen. Classical style kitchens have very high requirements for production technology and handicrafts, the most prominent of which is its cabinets. Classical cabinets come in different colors and textures of logs, making them elegant, graceful and varied. Classical style kitchens use a lot of geometric patterns in the decorative patterns designed on the pure solid wood frame and door panels.
2. Country style kitchen. Simple, quiet and even a little rustic country style design is increasingly becoming a fashion trend. Country style cabinets are just that, highlighting the comfort and freedom of living. Especially in the choice of colors, natural, nostalgic, and earthy colors have become typical features of country style.
3. Modern style kitchen. Relying on new materials, new technological elements, and endless changes in light and shadow, pursuing unconventional spatial deconstruction, boldly using contrasting colors, and combining hard and soft materials, this is a modern style kitchen.
4. Simple style kitchen. The biggest feature of a minimalist kitchen is its simplicity of form, which is reflected in the kitchen design. Most of them are simple straight lines, horizontal and vertical, reducing unnecessary decorative lines. Simple straight lines emphasize the openness of the space, and minimalist style cabinets emphasize functionality. First and foremost, form follows function. The color is cooler, giving people a refreshing feeling.