Proper door and drawer opening
Think about the habits of your household members. Which hand do you use more often - right or left? Will an open cabinet door get in the way of maneuvering in the kitchen? Will the handles collide if the kitchen is in a corner? How to make the bottom corner comfortable to use and plan the top so that it saves as much space as possible and the door opens where it needs to. Will the handles of adjacent sections interfere with the opening of the drawers, and is it always convenient to use mechanisms to open the upper drawers upwards?
There are also less obvious questions about opening doors. For example, refrigerator doors should open so that you can easily take out the necessary products and move them to the countertop.
Some designers do not think about such details, resulting in an inconvenient kitchen.
Accurate measurements
Just because a wall is 3.8 meters long doesn't mean there will be exactly that much space for furniture.
Construction defects, corner deviations, and invisible wall inclines - it is important to identify all deviations. It is necessary to measure finished walls, not concrete, onto which a couple of centimeters of insulation and wallpaper will be applied later! It is preferable for the ceiling and floor to be ready as well.
Another important detail is the location of water pipes, for which holes need to be cut, heating radiators if they are located in the kitchen area, the placement of ventilation and sockets for built-in appliances.
It's better to order appliances together with the kitchen or at least make sure that they will fit into the intended spaces. Ordering a new cabinet for an oven or dishwasher is a waste of money and time.
Ideally, it is worth entrusting the measurements to a professional. Or at least request a detailed measurement guide from the furniture manufacturer. For example, "Maria" has everything detailed on their website. You can also ask for help from a specialist in the online chat if you encounter any difficulties.
Размещение техники
There are many nuances to consider when arranging a kitchen. For example, it is not advisable to place the sink next to the stove, as it can be a fire hazard. The minimum distance between them should be 40 cm. Otherwise, if, for instance, you are washing dishes and frying cutlets at the same time, water can splash onto the hot frying pan, and splatters of grease can cause burns. Ideally, the sink and stove should be placed in different parts of the kitchen. This way, you will have a large working surface for cooking, and the hostess will have room to move around. And everything will be safe!
The extractor hood should be wider than the stove in order to effectively remove smoke and odors. If it is smaller, grease from cooking will accumulate on the sides of the neighboring cabinets, requiring you to regularly clean with a cloth. Additionally, this placement can shorten the lifespan of the furniture.
If there is a gas supply in the kitchen, it is important to place the stove away from the window to prevent drafts from extinguishing the flame. Alternatively, you can opt for a cooktop with automatic burner shutdown. It is also recommended to plan the stove as close as possible to the gas pipe. The minimum distance to the vent should be 20 cm. If the gas inspectors discover any violations, they may require you to make changes and even impose fines.
Another common mistake is incorrect placement of the dishwasher. If you open its door, you may find it difficult to access the sink or reach the lower cabinet where a much-needed trash bin is located.
Only swing-out cabinets or only pull-out shelves also impose restrictions on the convenience of using the kitchen. The list can go on and on...
An uninitiated person wouldn't even guess about these nuances! But at "Maria," they will tell you everything and help you design a beautiful and functional kitchen. Moreover, you can buy your dream furniture without even leaving your home. Right on the website, you can choose the model, materials, colors, hardware, get a consultation from a designer in an online chat, order a project tailored to your measurements, sign a contract, and make a payment. Fast, convenient, and safe!
Source: Cosmo.ru