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Are you Build your first home? If so, you are not alone. Thousands of people build their own homes every year. While the process can seem stressful and overwhelming at times, it is also extremely rewarding to see your dream home come true.
The key to a home you love is in the details. While you may have planned your bedroom and bathroom, and even carefully considered the cabinet sizes, there may be one very important element of your home that you have overlooked – the kitchen. Some people just say, “I want a big kitchen” and let the architects take it from there. However, is this a wise strategy? Maybe not.
If you want to ensure that you get a practical, functional, and beautiful kitchen, you need to be part of the decision-making process. Read on to learn some elements that you can’t overlook when choosing the components of your new kitchen.
- The proximity of your sink and dishwasher
If you want to avoid grease, food, and liquid dripping all over your floor, you need to make sure your dishwasher is within reach of your sink. If you’re rinsing excess food off a plate, this way you can put it straight in the dishwasher.
If those two components are too far away, you’ll have to move around the kitchen, dripping dirty water and food across the floor. One practical reason to make sure the dishwasher and sink are nearby is so that the plumbing can be easily connected.
- Proper lighting
Did you know that a lot of household accidents happen in the kitchen? In fact, more than every year 1.169 million emergency rooms are the result of accidents in the kitchen. This is not surprising when you think about it, after all, there are gas stoves, sharp knives, and hot plates in your kitchen, all of which can be serious hazards.
That’s why you need adequate lighting. Remember to install a combination of wall cabinet and ceiling lights, as well as pendant lights above counters and poles. The downlights provide general lighting for the room and help illuminate the entire room. You may also want to install the lighting under the cabinet. This will ensure that all of the dark corners of the room are properly lit.
- The space between your meters
When creating a kitchen design it is a good idea to have around at least 42 inches of floor space between the two worktops. This gives you plenty of space to open your drawers and cupboards and to stand in front of your dishwasher when they are open.
- Garbage solutions
When trying to design your dream kitchen, you may get excited and forget about the not-so-pleasant detail – the trash. If you are limited on space, you can use the area under the sink for your pull-out containers.
However, if you have more space in your kitchen, consider adding a full-length pull-out container. Remember that the best places to get these features are near the sink.
- Choose durable materials that require little maintenance
It can be tempting to look at all of the kitchens in magazines and imagine white marble in your space. While this can be stunning, you need to take into account that this is a long-term investment. You want to choose options that are durable and easy to clean – this isn’t marble.
As you can see, there are several factors that you want to consider when building a new home. When it comes to the kitchen, consider the factors here.