Kitchen planning
Designer and organizer Marie Newton uploaded this photo of a Boston pantry in 2010, and it continues to be one of the most popular photos on Houzz of all time. Dedicated, hardworking storage makes a huge difference in how you enjoy a space over time. Working with a designer to take inventory of appliances, utensils and pantry items will ensure you have a place for everything — and having a space that keeps you organized will keep you happy.
Those sitting on the social side of the kitchen or working at the sink enjoy big mountain views. Elements that add organic touches include the handcrafted walnut stools and the light fixtures, which have twig-like silhouettes. The perimeter countertops are black granite with a leathered finish. They are the same as the countertops in the outdoor kitchen, lending more indoor-outdoor continuity.
bar area features cabinetry with the same chevron pattern used for the appliance wall. Upper glass-front cabinets offer storage for barware and stemware. A round black table gives the family a spot for enjoying breakfast and outdoor views. The glass door leads to the backyard, dining area and grilling station.
cutting board slides into its own slot to the left of the sink. A drying rack tucks away neatly to the right. Both include leather pulls. “I wanted a cutting board that was super convenient to the sink, and that was a perfect spot for it,” Robertson says. “We’ve had other clients who liked having a drying rack, so we felt you could add a lot of utility there with those 3 inches.”
Find Pro For More IdeasNeed a pro for your kitchen remodeling project? Let Houzz find the best pros for you Find Pros Studio Dearborn Custom oak cabinetry with a chevron pattern conceals the refrigerator and pantry storage on the right-side wall. “We knew we wanted both cabinets to be a different finish and a different style,” Robertson says. “[The homeowner] pulled up an inspiration photo from Houzz and it was a chevron pattern and that was it.” Open shelves on top help lighten the visual weight and offer a spot for displaying collectibles and cookbooks. Find a kitchen designer near you Studio Dearborn Here’s a look at the storage wall with a refrigerator door open. “The doors have just an eighth-inch reveal around the edge, so you can make it look just like a cabinet,” Robertson says. This photo also highlights the tray ceiling. The same oak used for the appliance wall clads the top portion of the ceiling. The kitchen’s warm floor has wide plank oak that coordinates with these other wood details. The homeowners picked out the tubular frosted glass-and-metal industrial-style light fixture over the island. Long and lean striped rugs add a touch of color and pattern. Shop for ...
See rest in kitchen design with a securely sealing lid specifically to hold compost, so you don’t have to change it with excessive frequency just to keep odors in check. Keep in mind how quickly it will fill; you’ll want to plan ahead so that organic waste isn’t left sitting exposed to air for too long.
The kitchen, which opens to the living area, features another custom built-in TV, which the homeowners can watch while seated at the island. Four upholstered counter stools are covered in a windowpane plaid fabric that continues the preppy vibe. A pair of silver lantern-style pendant lights above the island complement the polished nickel hardware on the cabinetry.
Before, the microwave was over the range, but the couple wanted to replace it with a vent hood that could serve as a focal point. So she designed an appliance-and-storage wall that could accommodate additional ovens on the left. The vent hood was painted to resemble zinc. Adding strong dark contrast to the room’s traditional white keeps it fresh. Black-and-white buffalo-check stool fabric, dark iron lanterns, an almost-black paint on the vent hood and black granite countertops that resemble soapstone add just the right doses of darkness to the light, bright kitchen. Farrow & Ball’s Stony Ground paint adds warmth on the walls.
Keep it beautiful. Focus on what you want to use the kitchen counter for, and do what you can to emphasize that purpose, beautifully. Want to be able to eat breakfast at the counter? Set out fresh place settings and a small vase of blooms. Hoping for a clean, clear space for cooking delicious feasts? Wipe the counter and set out a few useful items — perhaps a thick cutting board or a bowl of fresh farmers market produce.
Dedicate a drawer to tech. If your devices and charging cords tend to sprawl over the kitchen counter, consider creating a hidden charging station. You will likely need to hire a pro to get this done. A maintenance worker can do the job if an outlet is already in an accessible spot; hire an electrician if you need to add a new outlet. Even if you don’t want to go to the trouble of creating a charging station, it’s still helpful to have a drawer dedicated to storing your tech devices and charging cords when not in use.
Stash a basket (or two). If the counter gets used for projects — whether it’s your knitting or the kids’ homework — it’s helpful to have a few big baskets on hand to store the related supplies. Use a cleared-out kitchen shelf to store the baskets, and before-dinner cleanup time will be a whole lot quicker.
Use a mail tray. If the easiest spot to stash the mail when you get home is the kitchen counter, roll with it. Giving the mail a dedicated tray to land in helps keep it from spreading over the entire surface. Be sure to dedicate a regular time to sorting through the mail each day (or several times each week) to stay on top of the pile.
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Note how counter top blends styles with legs Taj Mahal Transitional Kitchen, New York Kitchen Photos DEANE Inc is known for being precise with even the finest details. The white marble countertop pairs perfectly with the custom delicate molding beneath it, creating a very fresh and clean look.
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Konstrukt Photo Email Save 2. Define the Back of Your Island The back side of your kitchen island is an often overlooked surface for decor. If your island lacks cabinetry on one side, this can be the perfect place for a clever design detail — which, in fact, turns out to be pretty functional. Tile is much easier to clean than painted cabinet panels. So go this route, and your decorative tile not only will be stylish, but it also will be a surface that withstands scuff marks and dirt from shoes.
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@lyonsberg and Barbra Bright Design and Joanne Cannell Designs. I do agree with both Barbra and Joanne. I like to use the general measurements. It gives me an idea of what to expect. Nothing is ever written in stone. Measurements change according to the occupants' height, reach, any disability and what manufacturers recommend. So keep that in mind. Although there are recommendations for some type of ventilation in both kitchen and bath, strangely, I have no mechanical fans in either place. Yet, I have no problem with collection of gasses, grease, oils, odors. Why? I designed my house to be easily ventilated naturally with ceilings that are root height - about 20-25' and abundance of cross ventilation through casement windows that open practically to about 2' from the floor to about 6' high. I have 3 windows in the bath and 4 windows in the kitchen area that cross vent with 6 windows in the living area. Now, I'm designing in part, my cottage in the woods, a smaller 1500 sq ft medieval cottage. In this one, I will probably configure mechanical ventilation in the bath as well as the kitchen due to the design I have in mind. I have yet to hire an architect and a interior designer to ...
Lighting Solutions 6. Uplighting. Not all cabinetry goes to the ceiling. In the past, it was common to add a soffit to close the gap. But not everyone likes the look of a soffit. Uplighting creates a source of ambient lighting when the space above the cabinetry is left open. One caveat: The light reflects best off the ceiling when there’s a minimum space of 12 inches; otherwise it will create a halo effect above the cabinets.
Move the warming drawer up. There was a time when the warming drawer was routinely located beneath the double oven stack. In many ways this made functional sense, since it was near the ovens. But over time, many people ceased to use them since they were so low, making accessibility a challenge. These days it’s all about function. Place your warming drawer at counter level and close to your cooking appliance.
Appliance Placement Anyone can design a beautiful kitchen, but it should also function well. Pay attention to placement of your appliances. 4. Get your microwave height right. Microwaves are often placed too high, and warming drawers too low. A maximum of 48 inches above the floor is an ideal height for a microwave for most people — unless you’re LeBron James!
. In the Island Keeps the microwave out of sight without completely covering it up, and makes strategic use of the island, which can often otherwise end up as odds-and-ends storage. Pros: Saves the main cabinets for storage. Also, you can position the microwave away from the main cooking area, so someone who isn’t doing the main cooking can use it without worrying about bumping into the one who is. Con: A low microwave will be harder to reach, especially if the counter has a deep lip.
A smart option for a butler’s pantry, basement bar station or other secondary food-prep space. Pro: Moving the microwave to a side station puts it near the coffee machine for quick breakfasts or snacks, and away from the primary chef in a busy household. Con: It’s not ideal to have the only microwave far from the fridge or main prep space if it’s used often for cooking. Construction considerations: The typical construction issues will apply depending on how the microwave is mounted. When the microwave is the only visible major appliance, consider featuring it as an accent instead of hiding it.
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The standard dimensions for base cabinets are 24 inches (61 centimeters) deep and 36 inches (92 centimeters) high. In general people are getting taller, so some homeowners are bumping up the counter height to 38 inches (97 centimeters).
Make sure the dishwasher has two drawers, thus it never opens so much as to obstruct traffic.
Allow 21 to 36 inches (53 to 92 centimeters) of countertop on either side of your cooktop. If possible, place wall ovens with a free countertop immediately next to them so that you can set down hot food immediately. Place seasonings, breadboards and potholders in nearby drawers and cupboards. Keep serveware toward the dining area.
Refrigerator depth. A common refrigerator width is slightly less than 36 inches (92 centimeters). The problem is often the depth. In recent years some manufacturers have designed them to be much deeper than a 24-inch (61-centimeter) base cabinet. You can still buy shallower freestanding refrigerators, but you have to pay close attention to the dimensions listed in its specifications to be certain. The other option is built-in configurations, but they are significantly more expensive. Look for a depth of 30 inches (76 centimeters) or less, excluding handles, unless you can design your kitchen space to accept a deeper unit. Another thing to consider is the swing of the refrigerator door. Always examine the swing direction to see if it will meet an obstruction.
Quartz countertops that look like marble and a beveled white subway tile backsplash update the corner, while minty green serving and other colorful collected dishes add cheerful personality.
As stated above the work triangle does not work. Stations or areas to conduct tasks, is how the kitchen should be set up i.e. a prep area, canning area, baking area, cleaning/washing area, etc - walk into any professional kitchen and this is how they are designed. The correct counter height for you is when you stand at the counter (with your normal cooking footwear on), your palms flat on the counter, with elbows pointed to the side, your elbow should form a right angle. For me counters need to be 40" tall, as I prep on a 2" thick cutting board (42" total) and I am only 6' tall. Ventilation needs to be planned. The vent hood should be at least 6" wider, on both sides, of the cooking surface. If you have a 36" cooktop, use a 48" hood. Don't store your spices next to the cooking area, the heat will destroy them. Also toss them 6 months after opening them as they will have lost their flavour. Ask lots of questions of your kitchen designer before you engage their services. I have met a number that openly state they do not cook. For others their idea of cooking is removing packages for the freezer and nuking it for 3 mins. They can make the kitchen look like it jumped off the pages ...
Great article. I remodeled my kitchen a few years back and took what I learned in designing the kitchen in my new home which is still under construction. If you are doing custom built cabinets I suggest making the uppers 14 inches deep rather than the standard 12 inches. You will find it will hold large platters and bowls that normally needs to be stored below. Also, my standard microwave looked like a custom built in because the extra depth made the microwave sit flush on the front. I also recommend finding a way to use the space in a inside corner. Many builders waste this space. I chose not to install a lazy susan and put in a shelf instead and was very happy with the extra storage the shelf gives us. Finally, if you are building a larger kitchen as I am that is built for two cooks, the space between island and back wall should be enough for two people to work comfortably. I brought in a chef friend and he recommended 5 feet between. This was a great suggestion, but only if your kitchen is built for two or more cooks.
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With all the straight lines, the room needed some soft touches. The upholstered counter stools, the edge of the range backsplash and the coarse linen Roman shades with fabric tape accents soften the space.
This custom drawer for baking sheets and other items, uploaded in 2013 by Pennville Custom Cabinetry, is also one of the most popular photos on Houzz of all time.
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