Furnishing Your Kitchen: Where Function Meets Style
The kitchen is the heart of the home. It is not only where cooking is done, but also where family meets and eats. If you have a dining space in the kitchen, it may also double up as a work space, study space, hobby space, and more.
The modern kitchen is functional and stylish, with ample storage and countertop space. It will probably house all your appliances, some of which will be built-in. At the same time, you need your kitchen to reflect your design aesthetic and match the interiors of the rest of the house.
Kitchen necessities
The kitchen should have all the necessities required for an easy workflow. Kitchen furniture should be easy to clean and maintain, and all appliances should be conveniently accessible. Different types of kitchen layouts are:
- An open-plan kitchen where there is good lighting and no doors
- Kitchen triangle
- Small counter kitchen on one side of the room
- Large kitchen with a dining table in the center
- High counter kitchen that doubles up as a dining space with stools
Among these basic designs, various layouts depend on the available space and your specific kitchen requirements.
You will need a cooking space that may be hobs or stoves, ovens, a microwave, a toaster, and other appliances as per use. These may include blenders, mixers, coffee machines, tea kettles, and other smaller kitchen appliances that you need. One or more sinks are a must. The refrigerator, freezer, wine chiller, and dishwasher are other large appliances that are part of the kitchen.
Furniture for the kitchen
Counters are typically made of granite, ceramic, marble, or perhaps laminated wood, which are all easy to clean and maintain. Apart from cooking space, you need storage for your pantry staples, crockery, cutlery, and other cooking tools. Some items can be put inside cupboards, and some can be put inside clear glass cupboards for easy accessibility. It depends on your needs.
You will require storage cupboards, both above and below the counter, and in a small kitchen, you may put in extra storage by means of shelves that can fit into nooks and crannies. These can also be on wheels so that you can access the items.
Seating in your kitchen
Seating in the kitchen is based on the number of people living in the house and the space available. In a large kitchen with a dining table, you can have comfortable chairs. In a small kitchen, you may want to opt for small bar stools at a height that is comfortable for the counter or dining table area.
In a really small kitchen space, you can even use stackable stools or chairs that are lightweight and can be easily put to multiple uses. Keep in mind that the cooking space and the seating space are close by; otherwise, you will be moving to and fro.
Final words
When furnishing your kitchen from scratch, it is always a good idea to check out various kitchen interiors and take the help of a designer or the place you source your furniture and appliances from. With modular kitchens, you can get a brand new kitchen quickly and get used to it in a short time. Ensure that everything is easy to clean and maintain, and your kitchen will last you for years.
