How to Re-Design
your new Kitchen Space
Many older homes feature smaller kitchens
which often don't suit modern life. These
awkward spaces can be difficult to work
with the rest of the house, especially when
homeowners are looking to create a large,
open plan living area.
So how should homeowners proceed when
looking to redesign their kitchen?
James Bernard, director of Plus Rooms, a
London-based design and build company
which has completed over 1,000 extensions,
shares his expert tips.
1. Start by identifying where you will spend
the most of your time
Typically that space is located at the rear of
your property towards the garden, because
this is where you would enjoy eating and
relaxing the most – and where you are most
connected to the outside. Because of this,
you want to have the area further away from
the garden dedicated to more functional use,
leaving your living and dining space with the
most natural light.
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Often this means the kitchen is located in
a darker zone of the space, but that can
be easily be countered with well-designed
lighting.
2. Consider what type of kitchen would fit
your space best
Gallery kitchens are flush against one wall
and have less units, which means that they
don't take up as much space as standard
kitchens.
This can make a big difference if you have
a limited space and wish to squeeze other
things into the room.
On the other hand, if you have a larger space
consider angled kitchens, especially if your
space is rectangular as in often the case in
terraced properties.
This will help cut the linear design and help
the space feel less long and narrow.