Kitchen Design Fundamentals

At Haddon Kitchens, we believe that the heart of a home is found in its kitchen. We have been renovating kitchens for many years and are experts in designing and creating customised kitchens tailored to fit your needs, budget, and style preferences. You can rest assured we will take care of everything from start to finish in a timely manner so you can start enjoying your beautiful, functional, and modern kitchen in no time at all. Haddon Kitchens will deliver an outstanding product with exceptional results and guarantee complete customer satisfaction. 

Let us look at the fundamentals of kitchen design

Your kitchen is where many important household activities take place, including cooking, eating, entertaining, conversations, and general time with family and friends. With all the activity a kitchen has its imperative that your kitchen layout is functional, comfortable, and attractive. There are certain kitchen design fundamentals or principles to consider when you are designing a kitchen and it's important to understand how they work together to create a great space, this will make your design decision much easier. 

Basically, a kitchen should have: 

• Balance
• Symmetry
• Focal point
• Scale

Darren Palmer from Channel 9 The Block has extensive experience in the design of home interiors, he has completed a 6-year course in architecture. Darren has shared his knowledge of fundamental kitchen design, which incorporates the above 4 design principles. 

Kitchen triangle

A kitchen should be practical and easy to work in. Kitchens have evolved and have become more of a social space than they were 80 years ago, when they were predominantly built to prepare food, cook, clean and store food. Many kitchens now adopt the work triangle design, where your sink is positioned at the top, with your refrigerator and your stove being at either side. This simple design is deemed practical and works well with modern kitchens now being designed with zones. 

Joinery as sculpture

Kitchen designers and renovators have seen an increase in the request for an “‘ island bench” to be installed. These have transformed our kitchen spaces into living, breathing hubs for family and friends. Island Benches are a perfect addition to your kitchen, where multigenerational living is on the rise, and your kitchen becomes a space where we can all happily coexist.  

Overcapitalisation

Overcapitalising is basically when you spend more money than you will make back.

So It's best not to get caught up in new trends if you don't need them. Make do with what you have in your kitchen, self-assess and prioritise the things that add livability and hide day-to-day clutter. Be honest with yourself and don't just follow the latest design trend.

The big mistake

What is the big mistake according to Darren? It's planning your whole kitchen without knowing where your bin will go. Sounds like a simple thing but in high-end kitchens, this small aspect can detract from your kitchen along with being inconvenient. An example of a big mistake is renovating a kitchen to accommodate just one fridge. 

Finish 

Let's take into consideration “handles” ; they can completely change the appearance of drawers, cupboards, and pantries. They are also a subtle way to add style to your home, and the benefit of experimenting with different styles or colours is you will not offend future buyers as they can simply change them.

If you are planning on living somewhere for a long time then go wild with colours. Ideally, a kitchen finish needs to be refreshed every ten years, so experiment. Apart from handles, you can experiment with tiles, to jazz things up. Colours to avoid in the kitchen are red and blue, which biologically shuts down appetite, a reflex from our caveman ancestors.   

Your local kitchen renovation experts in Brisbane

With over 30 years of experience in renovating kitchens,Haddon Kitchens is the perfect solution for bringing new life into your kitchen. Our skilled team offers design services tailored to fit every style, from modern and minimalistic to rustic. Contact us today on 07 3204 0399 or simply complete our online job booking form. 

Reference: Sydney Home Show