Modern Kitchen Design

 Kitchen design is a challenge today, because of new materials, for tiles and otta finish and advanced technological components. An innovative, stylish, functional and efficient kitchen is the expectation. Kitchen design is supposed to create an environment which is highly individual. Hence, the designer needs to give attention to detail for optimum use of space. Creative cooking starts with a tasteful kitchen. Hence, a durable, perfectly finished and totally functional kitchen is the designer's aim. 

Kitchens are not considered as just work place. Considering the time spent in the kitchen, they are expected to create a pleasant, relaxed environment for everyday cooking duties. Today, living, dining and kitchen space have become a center of our home. A focal point where people gather 😅. A breakfast table becomes a point of attraction and hence TV location also needs throughout location with reference to living, dining and kitchen areas. Placing of appliances and power-points in the kitchen, needs planning. 

The Kitchen-Work Triangle 

As per the research done by University of Illinois in 1950, a work triangle is that connects the three critical areas where you do different tasks: food storage, cooking and cleaning up. For a smooth-running kitchen, one should avoid obstructing the area between these elements and provide as much as work surface nearby i.e., your refrigerator, cooktop and sink. According to the work triangle theory, the distance between areas should be not less than 4' and not larger than 9'. The three sides of kitchen triangle should ideally not exceed 26'.  

Clear Kitchen Plan 

Every kitchen must be planned with precision to ensure that you get everything you want from it. Before you think about storage (kitchen cabinet), flooring or work surface, it is important to plan how you will use the space. 

1. How many people will use the kitchen to cook, eat, do laundry, tackle homework? 
2. What kitchen appliances you will need? 
3. What type of sink do you prefer? 
4. How many pots, utensil and gadgets have you got, and would you prefer them on display or hidden in cupboards? 
5. How much food storage in the kitchen do you need? 

Once you have answered all these questions, then one should consider how to arrange essential elements in the kitchen. 

Modular Kitchen Design 

Designing a modular kitchen with all the latest kitchen appliances and modular kitchen accessories is something that we cannot do everyday. The setting of it requires more thoughts and efforts than decorating other rooms of the house. As it is a contemporary design with elegant functionality forms the base of a modern kitchen. It is manufactured at the factory and assembled at the location for installation. We believe that, "the way to one's heart passes through stomach" and the bribes for happy stomach are cooked in the kitchen. A modular kitchen is gaining popularity now-a-days because of its style, functionality and practicality. This kitchen interior design comprises of chimneys, modular kitchen cabinets, faucets and many other kitchen appliances accessories. Modular kitchens are designed to maximize utility and manage space, big or small, efficiently. 

All the challenges of a traditional, simple kitchen designs have been overcome by a modular kitchen. The best part of this kitchen is that it is easy to repair and maintain. The technicality and customization along with other modern kitchen design lets you add build-in appliances and gadgets like microwave, refrigerator, dishwasher, wine cooler etc. 

The kitchen floor is expected to be attractive, non-slippery and comfortable and be able to withstand a great deal of wear and tear. Flooring also needs finish to be tough, easy to clean and resistant to water and grease. Heavily polished floors are dangerous for children and elderly persons. 

Kitchen design must be practical first, and then aesthetical. The space available, number of users, their lifestyle, various appliances, safety and budget are the main considerations in kitchen design. One should remember that little design faults are overlooked in a big kitchen, but in a small kitchen every sq.cm. is important. The finishing should be think about first when basic design is decided upon.