Kitchen design mistakes

Of course, you can talk endlessly about the fact that a professional designer will save you from these torments and create the most optimal interior, but this is already so obvious. So in this article we will talk about the mistakes that you yourself, unknowingly, can make in the interior of the kitchen. The kitchen in general should be designed and made with the highest quality. After all, it is in this room that we cook and eat, and the cooking process requires some effort and action from us. Therefore, in this room everything should be in harmony - layout, height of work surfaces, decor, appliances. And here's where you can go wrong.

Floor

The kitchen is a place with very specific conditions. Temperature fluctuations, steam, splashing oil, spilling water - all this is far from the best effect on coatings. Laminate, parquet, linoleum, inexpensive ceramic tiles - all these floor coverings are incredibly easy to damage. Therefore, the best options for flooring are porcelain stoneware or durable tiles. These coatings will withstand moisture, complex pollution, and temperature changes.

Lighting

Since in the kitchen we often deal with potentially dangerous items, such as a stove, knives, etc. it is logical that the lighting in this room should be of a very good level. Often people neglect the lighting in the work area, this mistake can be seen even in the work area of the children’s room. But this is completely wrong - good lighting affects your vision, the quality of food and even the absence of damage. The best option would be to mount the backlight in the installed furniture, but if this is not possible, then several wall lamps are quite suitable.

Microwave location

Often the microwave is placed above the hob, or to the side of it. But this is the wrong decision. Due to this arrangement, the outer part of the microwave will be stained with stubborn stains of grease and oil. Therefore, place the microwave oven away from the hob. A good option is to embed it in the wall panel.

Hood

Sometimes people neglect the presence of a hood, which can be not only irrational, but also dangerous. Thanks to the hood, all the smoke, all the unpleasant odors of the room are removed quickly and painlessly, and do not remain hanging for several more hours. If you are repelled by the appearance of this item, there is always the opportunity to disguise it as a wall cabinet.

Stove location

Sometimes people place the hob near the window, believing that this will improve lighting during cooking. But at the same time, they completely forget that because of this arrangement, the windows will quickly be covered with oil splashes. Also, they will fog up very quickly, even with a hood. Plus, the opportunity to look out of the window will be irretrievably lost. Therefore, it is better to place the stove away from windows.

Apron

If you do not install a kitchen apron, then you are making a big mistake. Due to the specifics of the use of the kitchen, it becomes necessary to periodically clean the walls. This is especially true of the work area, where products can inadvertently splash, slip, etc. Therefore, the kitchen apron in the kitchen plays a big role. This item effectively protects the wall from dirt, but washing it is many times easier and faster. In addition, it can be an excellent decorative element, along with mirrors.

Open shelves

A few open shelves may well make your interior fresher and more interesting. But their excessive use, on the contrary, can greatly spoil the interior. Indeed, usually in the house there is a wide variety of sets of dishes, some of which I would not like to put on public display. Therefore, closed cabinets are very important - they look nice and do not expose the contents. In addition, near the hob, the contents of open shelves quickly get dirty due to the aforementioned oil splashes.

Situation

Exquisite, sophisticated chandeliers, an abundance of decor, art objects - all this is more suitable for the living room, but not for the kitchen. It is difficult to care for such items, they take up precious space, and there is no practical use for them. Therefore, for the kitchen, try to choose the most functional and concise things - they look no worse, but using them is much easier and more convenient.

All this, of course, is very important, but do not forget that high-quality furniture is much more important for the interior. Therefore, do not hesitate to order individual furniture - it will be created especially for you, taking into account all the features of the room and your personal characteristics. The company «Smart Space» has been creating such furniture for many years, and believe me, no one returns to standardized store furniture, having at least once tried to use individual furniture.