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Zone planning with DYNAMIC SPACE
To design and plan a kitchen for your unique needs the kitchen designer requires a lot of information from you. This means you have to give a great deal of thought to what you and your family expect from your new kitchen and provide a great deal of detailed information about your lifestyle.
Kitchen planning today takes the five storage zones as a basis for the optimum kitchen design.
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Consumables
Items that are consumed on a daily basis such as milk, bread, cereal, canned goods, etc are stored here.
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Non-consumables
Plates, cutlery, empty plastic containers, glassware, etc. are stored in this zone.
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Cleaning
Detergents, cleaning agents, sponges, trash can, etc. are kept here.
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Preparation
The main work area in the kitchen. Knives, cutting boards, mixing bowls, measuring cups, small appliances, etc. are kept here.
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Cooking
Pots and pans with lids, cookie sheets, cake tins, etc. all should be stored in this zone.
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What is the ideal kitchen layout?
Due to a number of factors, there are different kitchen layouts. Simple kitchen layouts include the line kitchen, the L kitchen and the galley kitchen. More complex layouts (providing more options) include the G, Island and U kitchens. If your are planning your kitchen from the start, keep in mind, the U kitchen is best suited for optimal work flow in the kitchen.
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Most important work area in the kitchen
Every kitchen has a main work area. This area should usually be located between the Cleaning zone and the Cooking zone. The majority of your time in the kitchen will take place at the sink or the range, in between the two is the best place for preparation.
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Planning proper storage space
The basis for a well planned kitchen is first determining the personal storage space requirements. This depends on:- lifestyle
- shopping behavior
- how often cooking takes place
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Prepare for the planning process
Today's kitchen offers far more in terms of design and ergonomics than ever before. The more the designer knows about your requirements and desires the better equipped they are to design a kitchen that incorporates all the functions and facilities you need. It is important for you to be prepared for your initial design consultation.
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DYNAMIC SPACE
