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Kate Arends designed this kitchen to take advantage of its forest setting by installing large windows. Additionally, she added more storage with narrow shelves and a lazy Susan to organize cooking condiments.
Natural light
Kitchens are at the core of our homes and should take full advantage of natural lighting. Natural illumination has proven its worth in enhancing room appearances, increasing mood levels, keeping food looking fresher for longer, minimizing mold growth, and cutting electricity costs.
At its heart, ambient and direct lighting fixtures provide the optimal solution. To assess sunlight conditions in your kitchen properly, it is crucial that any obstructions which could reduce sunlight entering at different times of day are considered when assessing sunlight conditions.
Paint color can make a dramatic impactful statement about how much sunlight enters a room, with lighter tones reflecting more sun rays than darker tones do. To enhance your kitchen's brightness even further, glossy paints with increased sunlight reflectivity are available that will amplify how much of that natural sunlight reaches surfaces.
Clean lines
Clean kitchens don't just look nice; they also enhance functionality. Eliminating handles on cabinets and drawers reduces your risk of hitting your hip or snagging your jumper as you pass by them; simpler controls and dials on appliances make their use quicker and more accurate; when Jordan designed this kitchen he recommended Blum Servo Drive push to open motorised drawers to achieve clean lines desired by its owner.
Comfortable gathering space
Modern kitchens have become the epicenter of family life. Not only is the space used to prepare meals convenient, but it's also used as a gathering spot where family can gather to share stories over a delicious meal.
To create a comfortable gathering space, it is important to consider both the size and age of those using it. Smaller children may feel overwhelmed in a large space designed for adults while older ones will have no issue in a smaller room with just family members present.
Consideration should also be given to the type of seating used. Built-in seats may be ideal for spaces with limited floor space as they can be folded away when not required, while choosing a bench seat with soft cushioning offers comfort and support. Adding personal touches like hanging art pieces or plants can further make an inviting and welcoming space.
Functionality
Unsuitable kitchen designs can have serious repercussions for both food enjoyment and overall safety in the space. Damp walls, poorly located sockets or switches or overloaded outlets could result in electrical shock while fires could occur due to overloaded outlets; and poisoning from chemicals stored improperly such as cleaning agents, pesticides or toxic materials could even happen as a result.
Consider how you use your kitchen and design a design that meets its needs, such as adding storage solutions that make finding essentials like cake tins easier in deep drawers or adding pop up sockets for island units, foil dispensers, pan lid holders or tray dividers - these details can make a world of difference in making it a functional place where you love cooking and entertaining in.
