8 Mistakes to Avoid When Designing a Kitchen – Part II

In the previous post, we had discussed four basic areas in a kitchen where proper planning and design is crucial. In this post, we are continuing with the same stream of thought, and providing four more areas, where the design can be flawed.

Kitchen Decor

Points to Ponder

The first post focused on areas like the sink, cooktop, and counter among others. This post will focus more on points that are not really given as much importance.

1.      Negligible Lighting: Without proper lighting, the user will definitely burn the food. Depending on the size of the kitchen, there should be anywhere between one and three sockets for bulbs or tube lights. The sockets need to be installed at places that will illuminate all parts of the kitchen. The kitchen should have at least one large window, preferably with sliding doors. This will allow enough natural light to stream into the kitchen.

2.      Poor Ventilation: Improper ventilation can lead to the lingering of gas, fumes, and smoke. This can cause a variety of health problems. The cooktop should have a chimney that can reduce the amount of smoke during the cooking process. The kitchen should have an exhaust fan for removing the remaining fumes or smoke.

3.      Waste Allocation: The dustbin can be an eyesore in the kitchen if there is no designated area for the same. Many users keep their dustbins under the sink. The easiest solution is to get a rack designed specifically to store the dustbin. This can be installed on the inside wall of the sink door. The rack should not hinder the plumbing. The area beneath the sink should also have space to store two dustbins. This will allow the user to segregate the waste.

4.      No Backsplash Tiles: As water is one of the primary ingredients in any cooking procedure, it will be spilled in various areas. To prevent this, the designer should accommodate backsplash tiles into his design. These are tiles or coverings made from plastic, which allow grease or water to be easily cleaned. Install these near the sink, cooktop, and counter walls.

The kitchen is an important room, as it is the destination for delicious food in a home. Designing this area effectively can make the living experience within a home more memorable.