The kitchen is one of the most important spaces in a
residence. In my opinion, it is the heart of the home. The site where not only
prepares food, but also where the largest family entertainment activity occurs.
Modern kitchens seeking order, functionality and a style
that does not change rapidly with design trends or fads. Within this, the
modern kitchen should be minimalist and excellent lighting. Ideally, the
kitchen might relate to the family room, near the terrace or access to the
patio and pool. These are the areas for recreation and fun has usually related
to food preparation.
When you begin planning the kitchen design should be defined
types and number of activities that develop at the site. Therefore, we can draw
a design that suits our lifestyle.
First, you have to locate what design has called WORK
TRIANGLE, an integral area and from where easy access to three major areas:
kitchen area PREPARATION food, the cooking zone, and the area WASH. Once
located the three main areas of work triangle is the time to distribute and
plan other activities, areas, objects and furniture.
Area Food Preparation
Inside the kitchen you have to separate a space or counter
top that is comprehensive and clear, located between zones washing (sink),
cooking (stove and oven) and food (refrigerate). The idea is accessing quickly
from the triangle to the other areas, with good mobility and accessories handy.
The corridor between cabinets shall not exceed 3'-0.”
The material from the top of the kitchen must be able to
withstand high temperatures, fluids, shock, and weights. The best materials are
stainless steel (although it costs to maintain their brightness) and granite
(provided it is not porous it stains easily). If you enjoy a good wine common
in your kitchen, avoid clear pimples in creams because they are absorbent and
have to polish to remove stains. Tiles and ceramics do not support containers
just released from fire, since they might release harmful metals from your
varnish. Hardwood is a little used item but can be elegant and resistant to
heat and shock. You may also consider caps in polished concrete.
The basic stop working height should be 3'-0 "from
finished floor. Plan to install sufficient electrical outlets for appliances
above the cap. In most spacious kitchens, the location of a central island
provides a separate area for preparing food, avoiding you to lose time and
energy moving around the kitchen.
Cooking area
The cooking area includes stove, oven, and microwave oven,
which may be in another sector within the same kitchen but not too far. A
classic stove with its integrated oven is a useful option to save space and is
more economical. On the other hand, the alternative of a stop stove or cooktop
(with separate wall oven), give the illusion of greater amplitude, and not
divided into sections that kitchen cabinet and integrates continuous way to
stop working.
Next to the stove, you must plan tablets for pots, cooking
accessories, sauces, and spices. If the oven is wall has placed at the eye
level, making it easier to access and watch the food as it cooks. All cooking
zones also require a powerful extraction system to remove steam and odors.
These extractors work best if they are exterior. The hoods are practical and
provide an element of high decorative value to the kitchen. Choose them taking
into account not only its role and power, but also its material, color and
decoration integrated format.
If space permits, a type cabinet island is ideal for the
cooking zone, extending the cap to allow seating to eat and taste as fast food
or prepared meals. If a stove with integrated oven, this should be the slide or
slide-in type. For the central islands have to put an exhaust hood or higher
power.
Wash Area
The priority in the design of the washing area is in the
selection of the sink. It can be a single pool or a design with several
integrated pools, depending on available space and needs. Recommend the
stainless steel, as the ceramic, although they add color tend to be scratch and
easily stained. The washing alternately serves food wash and dishwashing. In a
kitchen design with island, ideally include a small sink type "bar
sink" for washing food during preparation.
For dishwashing, must have extra space on both sides of the
stop work. This is to wash the dishes placed on one side and the dryer side.
Using a dishwasher, should preferably near the washing area. It is convenient
to integrate waste wastebasket next to this area.
Lighting
Do not forget to integrate lighting between the upper
cabinet and counter top or work. This is accomplished with specialized lamps
that area or in a more economical solution, creating a cover to hide the fascia
type fluorescent light tubes below that cabinet. Furthermore, you can integrate
the soffit fascia design with type downlight lamps and hanging lamps over the
top to eat. A good lighting design enhances the design and creates a safe
working environment, very comfortable and more productive.
Finally, you can decide on a kitchen designed in detail by a
design professional such as an architect or interior designer and built by a
cabinetmaker. Or a prefabricated kitchen, with a huge variety to choose from,
where a representative will help you choose the model and design that best
suits the needs of your home.
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