Kitchen Decor Pictures

The kitchen occupies the most vital place in the house. It is a place where artistic sense, expediency and functionality merge. Kitchen spaces should be clutter-free and cost-effective. The general concept of a kitchen executed with civic details has been replaced by the concept of modular kitchens or prefab kitchens. Ease of maintenance should be given priority while selecting the furniture. All kitchen designs should be planned to suit an individual's cooking style, family size and lifestyle. Kitchen designs, whether new or remodeled, is a process that involves both the planner and the owner.

There may be many reasons for remodeling your kitchen. Insufficient space, outdated decor, poor lighting fixtures, and impractical layout are common motivations. Cool, light, or dull colors; minimal contrasts, light tints not only expand space but also heightens the ceiling and lengthens the room.

TIPS :

1) If your going for a modular kitchen or getting it done by a carpenter, its better to get the drawing done by the readymade kitchen retailers.

2) Create good counter space in the kitchen. It makes working comfortable. It is also useful foresting hot dishes and jobs like dicing and chopping. Convert one of the counter tops into a breakfast bar. High stools could be placed on either side or same side.

3) If your kitchen layout permits, then you should have a sink, refrigerator and hob in a triangle.

4) In a galley kitchen, the hob and the sink should be on the same side.

5) If complete cabinets cost too much, opt for a few open racks. Use glass shelves, which are cheaper, classier and also less obtrusive.

6) If you have trouble bending then place the oven at your waist level. And have a counter/table next to the oven.

7) The fridge and the microwave should be close to each other to allow easy working.

8) Use the window ledge to place little pots of the flowers. Grow your herb garden in your kitchen.

9) If you cant have a window, have a half wall of glass/glass bricks at least. Natural light cheers up space wonderfully.

10) If you go for colourful walls, keep the base and wall units in muted colours.

11) You can use silver-finish handles on kitchen cabinets as their finish lasts longer.

12) Sleek metallic handles keep the look light and airy.