Practical Kitchen Design Solutions to Keep in Mind

Posted by Brakur Custom Cabinetry

Feb 9, 2016 3:30:00 PM

Brakur_practical_kitchen_design_solutions.jpgWe hear over and over that the kitchen is the heart of the home. It’s where friends and families gather, celebrations take place, everyday tasks such as homework and paying bills are done, and also a place where we enjoy favorite meal times.

When talking about making the kitchen the heart of the home it’s natural to immediately be concerned with the overall aesthetics and wanting to improve the appearance of the room. But it is also important to be practical and know that just because you have a beautiful kitchen does not make it functional. The following are some simple design solutions that will improve both the aesthetics and functionality of the kitchen.

  • Place dishwasher next to sink
  • Locate pullout trash bin where is easily accessible to the rest of the house such as in an island
  • Include a kitchen bar or island with barstools with plenty of leg room
  • Use kitchen storage options to hide the clutter and store appliances
  • Include adequate lighting and use multiple light sources
  • Put electrical sockets inside cabinets so appliances can actually be plugged in and off the counter
  • Make sure you have at least 3 ½ feet of floor space between cabinets that run parallel so you will have room to open cabinet doors and drawers
  • Decide ahead what appliances you will be using to help your kitchen designer plan for appliance placement in relation to kitchen work zones

At Brakur Custom Cabinetry we know the importance of having both an aesthetically pleasing and functional kitchen. Our kitchen design experts will use these practical kitchen design solutions to make your kitchen the heart of the home. While there are a lot of great and unique storage options, they are not always practical. It doesn’t make sense to put something in your kitchen you won’t use. If you are ready to begin planning your custom Illinois kitchen you can contact us here to schedule and appointment with one of our kitchen design experts.

Click below to download a free kitchen design guide.

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Topics: Brakur Custom Cabinetry, Kitchen Design, Kitchen Heart of the Home, Kitchen Design Solutions

Located in Shorewood, Il, Brakur Custom Cabinetry, Inc. has been providing high quality locally manufactured cabinetry since 1965. Brakur is the largest manufacturer of custom cabinetry in Northern Illinois with a 100,000 plus square foot, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and more than 80 employees.

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