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PRACTICAL APPLICATION
Making the most out of your hub of the home
One of the most used rooms in the house, the kitchen, needs to be robust, practical and a place you want to enjoy to be in.
Getting the right design, layout and look for your kitchen can be an onerous task especially if you’re starting from scratch or wanting to completely change the existing layout of your current kitchen. If you’re a home chef who loves to create delightful meals and bake for friends and family then your expectations are going to be somewhat different than those looking to just install a basic kitchen where a simple meal can be slapped together.
How do you use your kitchen?
Important when designing a new kitchen is to look at the way you would like your kitchen to be used. Will this be a place where everyone can gather or is it in a small room or section of the house that is only used for short bursts during the day? How much time you spend in the kitchen can have a great impact on the design and budget. If it is an area where you prepare and dine or is part of an open-plan living space, then the aesthetic you go for may be a bit more elaborate than that of a little space where you only spend a few moments of your day. Keeping designated tasks to specified areas can also be beneficial. If you have your kettle, toaster and breakfast items all closely located it can make the lives of those who live there far more efficient first thing in the morning – especially if they are teenagers. Can you have an area where food preparation is the key task? This could allow for any frequently used appliances and may have a close connection to the sink so that cleaning up is quick and efficient.
Keeping crockery and cutlery storage in close vicinity to the dishwasher is also a consideration to make – ensuring the arduous task of filling and emptying the dishwasher is easier.
By creating these key task areas it means you work more efficiently in the kitchen and are not frustrated by going backwards and forwards to retrieve items forgotten. Just remember to not place your appliances too close together. By doing so your appliance doors may not be able to open properly. This can also dramatically reduce your counter space. For more information, visit: www.kitchendirect.co.nz.
Kitchen Concepts
Kitchen Concepts have recently moved into new premises! They shifted into a brand-new building at 53 Falsgrave Street in Waltham, Christchurch, just one day before the August lockdown. They had outgrown their old location, and now have lots more space to house a kitchen showroom, manufacturing centre, and offices.
The manufacturing part of Kitchen Concepts is now three times the size of the previous premises, and the showroom will house three different kitchen designs and a full range of samples. “Our priority is with clients’ constructions at the moment, so the showroom is still under construction,” says Glen Kelman, owner of Kitchen Concepts. “But it’s not far away.” The team at Kitchen Concepts builds kitchens for clients all across Canterbury, as well as Dunedin and the West Coast. “This location move has come out of necessity – we’re growing! Our clients love what we do, which is building quality kitchens,” says Glen. It’s the perfect time to invest in your home and renovate an existing kitchen or design one from scratch. There’s plenty of inspiration to be had at Kitchen Concepts. Kitchen Concepts have been designing, manufacturing, and installing bespoke kitchens for over 18 years. They are sure to have the perfect range of units, storage, benchtops, and fixtures to suit most styles. “We employ ten people, including two full-time designers, and we’ve just invested in some up-to-date machinery,” says Glen. “So, we’re really looking forward to helping you create your perfect kitchen.” Whether it’s your first home, a new home, or a renovation, the professional team at Kitchen Concepts can help you with the planning, design, and installation of your brand new, perfect kitchen.
