By: Stefra
Submitted: 2010-03-03 16:00:35 | Word Count: 555
Kitchen decor can be of so many types, depending on the style of interior decor followed in the rest of your home. However, some planning done beforehand and following some basic guidelines can make your kitchen a much better place. Here are some essential tips that you should keep in mind when deciding the interior decor of your kitchen.
Do s:
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1.Always place mutually conflicting appliances a good distance apart from one another. For instance, keep some distance between the oven/microwave and the refrigerator. These two types of appliances are exact opposites of one another; the oven heats food, while the refrigerator chills the same. As such, if these two appliances are placed side by side, the compressor of the refrigerator will have to much harder than usual to compensate for the heat gained from the oven. In the long run, this may damage the compressor, or make it lose much of its efficiency at the very least.
2.Set aside a good amount of cash for the worktop. This is where you will carry out most of the preparation before cooking, so this place needs to be durable enough to withstand the punishment. Thick wood or marble are excellent choices for materials. Otherwise, opt for the more economical slate.
3.Make sure that your wall hung cupboards and cabinets are well secured. Always bolt these firmly to brick or wooden bases. Plasterboard is not strong enough to withstand the weight of fully loaded cabinets. You don t want any unfortunate accidents to happen while you are busy cooking dinner.
Don ts:
1.When placing cupboards in the kitchen, make sure not to overdo it. Too many wall hung cabinets and cupboards can make the space look more crowded than it actually is. This will be even more apparent if you have a galley kitchen. If you must have multiple large cabinets, make sure to space those out, leaving at least a decent amount of space in between those.
2.Don t ever think of carpeting the kitchen floor. Why? Exactly the same reason you won t carpet your bathroom. The kitchen floor is likely to stay wet for most of the time you are cooking, and the various food additives and spices spilling on the carpet will make it a nightmare to keep the area clean and hygienic. Instead, go for stone floors made of granite, slate, or mosaic. You will be able to keep the floor clean more easily.
3.Don t skimp on storage options. This is one area where you will have to make some major decisions, and preferably, set some of your budget apart for this. Adding too many hanging cabinets or cupboards will make the area look absolutely crowded, but at the same time, you will need plenty of storage space to store all utensils that you use on a regular basis. One way of solving this is to install cabinets under the essential furniture. You can install cabinets under the countertop, the kitchen island, and even below hanging cupboards.
These are the basic pointers that you should keep in mind when furnishing your kitchen. Strike a balance between the amount of space available and the furniture you would require for comfortably working in the kitchen. As long as you manage to pull it off, your kitchen will serve you faithfully for years.
