Taking on a kitchen remodeling project can be a bit daunting on your own. You might have some anxiety about your project looking like an amateur attempt. However, today’s blog post is here to tell you to put those fears away! Just because you’re a bit unsure of where to start doesn’t mean you’re not capable of tackling a kitchen renovation on your own.
It doesn’t matter if you find the elusive “kitchen triangle” just as mysterious as the one in Bermuda. In the following sections, you can learn all about popular kitchen layouts to decide which elements you want!
As simplistic as it sounds, most kitchens are variations on six basic layouts:
Each can be stylish and efficient, but some work well in small spaces and others — the horseshoe, for instance — are ideally suited for making a large space cozier and more user-friendly. They usually come with three walls of cabinets and appliances. The L-shaped kitchen is actually just a horseshoe kitchen with an island forming the third “wall” of the room.
The size of the space allows for almost infinite variation, however. Large kitchens may incorporate an island and a peninsula, two separate islands, or an eating area in addition to a standard work triangle or specialized work centers.
The mysterious kitchen triangle is simply “kitchen design jargon” for the workspace defined by the range, sink, and refrigerator. In the past, there was a fairly strict “formula” for the best distance between each element. The standard kitchen triangle of the past consisted of the fewest number of steps and the most logical arrangement for food preparation and cleanup duties.
At The Kitchen Master, we’ve helped hundreds of clients create custom kitchens to make their homes more attractive, functional and inviting. Consider some of the following ideas as you plan your renovation to create the kitchen you’ve always imagined. 1. Practical and stylish cabinetry can enhance any kitchen. Kitchens with… Read more
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