Things to Consider When Designing a Kitchen

The kitchen is many people’s favorite place in their homes. It's a warm space where you can express yourself, all the while creating memories and recipes that feed your family and warm your heart. But, as you may know, if your kitchen isn't designed quite the way you want, it can be a headache to use. Your kitchen should not be a place that is hard to use and be in, after all, its a place that you are going to be in and use every day. There are some important things to consider when designing a kitchen so that it will not only be easy to use, but you’ll love using it too.

The Size of the Kitchen

The size of your kitchen will dramatically affect how you want to design your kitchen. Small kitchens need to be space efficient, so you’ll want to prioritize the features that you want most. If you are someone who uses the oven often, you’ll want to include a good oven, but maybe have to downsize on cabinets or forgo the island. If you have a big family, you’ll probably want lots of fridge space, as well as lots of counter space for prepping.

For bigger kitchens, you have a lot more freedom. But that freedom of choice can be paralyzing in its own ways. With so much to do and so much to choose from, you can find it hard to decide on one thing among the many. If you are looking to design a large kitchen, keep in mind what you already use every day and how you could improve on that. A big range is great, but if your are someone who eats a lot more takeout than they cook, a bigger fridge and microwave are going to be better options.

How Many Windows Are in the Kitchen?

The number of windows in your kitchen is another thing that can dramatically change the way you design your kitchen. Windows are important style elements that let light into your kitchen and can help it feel bright and airy. They can also serve as exits for any unwanted smoke or heat. The number and position of the windows in your kitchen will dramatically influence the ways that you can design your kitchen, but they also give you an opportunity to include some more design elements.

Adding window treatments to your kitchen blinds will not only give you control over how much light gets into your kitchen, but they also let you bring a bit of style and flair in interesting ways. There are many different kinds of window treatments that work well in kitchens, from blinds to shutters. Of all of the different choices, we have a few window treatment recommendations for kitchens, including:

• Graber Traditions® Interior Wood Shutters
• Graber Traditions® and Elite Wood Blinds
• Graber® Tradewinds® Natural Shades

Conclusion

Finding the right things to design your perfect kitchen can be challenging. Whether you are designing a large kitchen, a small kitchen, or anything in between, we hope that we have helped to give a little guidance towards your new favorite kitchen. Our professionals here at Orly’s Interiors are ready to help you with your next home project, so don’t hesitate to get in touch! We are located at 234 E. Route 66 Glendora, CA, and we would love for you to come visit us during our business hours. We are also available by phone at (626) 335-3015 or you can contact us online.