Basics of Kitchen Design

Ergonomics essentially makes every task done in the kitchen be completed efficiently, posing the least strain on people doing it. An ergonomic kitchen design optimizes the use of distance and time between work stations as well as customizes depths, heights, widths and allowances within the area for convenient body positioning. Some of the things you can implement for the most practical everyday cooking and food preparation experience include:
· Higher than standard 36" countertops will prevent users from hunching over while increasing storage space.
· A deeper sink allows you to clean larger items such as pans, pots and trays easier and without much mess and spills.
· Enough flooring space between cabinets will allow more freedom in movement and prevents traffic in the area when more than one persons are working.
In kitchen design, your choice of colors would greatly affect the overall impact of the project finish. So it is very important to think through the color scheme you integrate into the project carefully. If you are not going to change everything, make sure that any addition will brandish a color or glaze that will complement with the rest of the décor. in your kitchen design, there are surfaces that are covers a wider area and are more visually dominant which you should focus on. This includes - flooring, countertops, sink, appliances, kitchen cabinets and walls.
The problem is that the majority of home-owners are living with more, shall we say, 'compact' kitchens as this is the age of developing as small a space as possible for the most pounds per square foot. So builders are always going to try to squeeze in as much as they can into the smallest space. This is the world we live in. However, small can be very beautiful as well as practical if designed and dressed correctly. It can also give you far more concentration on your favourite ideas and aesthetics without having to cover vast areas with them.