Tips for a cozy and warm Kitchen- Part I

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Kitchen truly is the heart of the home for people around the world. You probably buy a new kitchen once in your lifetime and hence you will need all the help you can find. Especially with the ever-changing design and trends, it is difficult to make the right choice!

Women across the globe define their ideal kitchen as a 'cozy and warm' meeting place, while men seek a space fully loaded with gadgets and electronics, according to the survey's findings. So, you will need which satisfies both your tastes. So, read on and get that right kitchen for you and your family.

Plan Work area

Foremost on your mind will be the planning bit. What shape do you want the kitchen to be, how big is the family that will use the kitchen and how often will the kitchen be used? On these pointers you can start planning out.

Then you have to make a choice between fitted kitchen and a freestanding kitchen. Both have their pros and cons. Let's venture into fitted kitchen, you can make the most of your space, as all the difficult corners can be hidden and transformed into storing space. You can choose for flat pack, rigid or custom built to suit your needs and budget. A fitted kitchen will also add value to your home, but you can't take the fittings with you when you move out.

A freestanding or non-fitted kitchen however, gives that individual an informal look that you might want to give to your kitchen. You can use all kinds of furniture to create the ambiance you prefer. When you move out, you can take your furniture with you without a problem and use it again.

Now, that you have chosen what is in-tune with your wants, lets move on. Lifestyle of the person or family living-in or using-it will play a lead role. If it is for a single person or couple that eat out a lot, then your kitchen will look completely different from a family that takes their dinner together. Plan how much storage space you need for your groceries, cutlery and crockery, which equipment you will use (oven, grill, hob and time saving electrical appliances) and how much seating area you need.

In a small kitchen it is obvious that a large seating area is out of the question, but a small breakfast table might just fit in. In a big kitchen, the seating area will take a big part of the space. Decide which part of the kitchen area you want to commit to seating and work your kitchen around it.

Plan Storage space

As the working area of your kitchen is planned out, storage space can be built to suit your needs. In a small and narrow kitchen you can create more space by making the wall-cupboards taller rather than having them protruding outwards. You will create more headspace and the kitchen will look wider. Such a cupboard or larder can also be used for food in cans, jars and packets.

Another way of breaking the monotony of the cupboard/worktop/cupboard rhythm of your kitchen is by using a big freestanding cupboard to store all your crockery. Store your utensils near to where you will are most likely to need them. This will make your kitchen more efficient. A dresser is an elegant solution for display and concealed storage.

If you've got a high ceiling, you might want to consider using the extra space by hanging a rack from it to store pans. Make sure that rack and ceiling are strong enough to hold the pans. In a U-shaped kitchen and also in L-shaped kitchens there are corners in your cupboards. To make maximum use of these corners, try to look for a kitchen that comes with a corner carousel, as it will make good use of your valuable space.