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kitchen optimization
A lots of ideas for kitchen furniture design with a compact form. Form initially only ordinary beam. However, having shifted, rotated, pushed and lifted up, the beam is turned into a kitchen set, complete with all its furnishings. Unfortunately, the idea was hard to apply and expensive. Intend to save space, but to make the necessary changes in the form of empty space that is wide enough.
Some of the following ideas is not a complicated design, but just simple things that may have not thought of. Simple ideas below can be applied to your small kitchen to kitchen function more optimally:
magnetic knife
Attach the length of the panel kitchen magnets to attach a variety of your kitchen knives. Besides neat appearance, placement and retrieval was more practical because of the easier to access when collection of kitchen knives you are needed.
pot hanger
Hang the pots in the sink so that you easily find the pot you are looking for cooking as needed. Make the shelves of iron pipes to large diameter pot was still able to hang here.
Spoon drawer vertical
Save your eating a variety of equipment vertically. In addition to be more easily picked, a spoon drawer and optimize vertical space saving vertical and horizontal space.
Cabinet and cabinet ground
You can optimize storage by creating a cabinet top to a height of ceiling. So as not to difficult to reach, there are tricks you can apply. The trick, make the most of the cabinet can be drawn down and used as a foothold as well as storage. Try to put things that are rarely used at the top so you do not need too frequent use of a foothold.
White Kitchen
Kitchen with white as the main color. People often think twice chose white as the main color of the following kitchen furniture. Associated with the color white as the color of dirty easily, imagine fatigue will take care of maintenance. Kitchen hygiene is essential. However, actually not only white kitchen only to be kept clean, because all of the kitchen was supposed to be treated as such. For that, if still in doubt to make it, you can try to wear white on certain parts alone.
On shelves or wall hanging plates, for example, because the white color is quite friendly with the other colors. Here, white kitchen combined with brown accents on the walls of the well as a storage closet. The result, a touch of brown color is very different and not boring. The combination of the other color on the white kitchen you can also apply through the selection of cooking equipment, such as glassware and other furnishings. As for you who have established heart wearing a white color that dominates the kitchen, it is worth considering the selection of furniture materials.
However, to choose the furniture you have to look at furniture upholstery materials are easy to clean. The goal is clear, namely to minimize the risk of dirty easily because of the stain. For example, you can use an acrylic wall paint. Paint like this, if you do not accidentally hit splashes of oil or other foods, can be easily cleaned.
Create smell-free kitchen is not a difficult thing. Because as a place to cook kitchens tend to be dirtier and more odor than the other rooms. Not to mention, the frequency of cleaning the kitchen, sometimes sober, because the landlord is also assumed that the frequency of activity in the kitchen is also higher so that waste time and energy if cleaned frequently. The result, the kitchen was the musty smell. Therefore, before you complain because tired cleaning and tidying the kitchen, there is a strategy for designing a healthy kitchen and odorless. The key word, lighting, air circulation, and cleanliness.
Lighting
Lighting plays an important role to eliminate the musty smell in the kitchen. You can play with the room lighting or sunlight. For that, try to sunlight can break into the kitchen area. Because the light is very useful for killing germs from dirt causing the smell. Insufficient sunlight also helps save on electric, because you do not need to turn on the lights in the kitchen during the day. If possible, create a skylight in the ceiling of the kitchen to help continue the sunlight into the room. For indoor lighting, try installing the lights are bright. Do not be too dim to illuminate every corner of the kitchen.
Air Circulation
Create conditions for the exchange of fresh air. This can happen if there is a window or vent that connects with the open space. However, when the kitchen does not allow the use of windows or other openings, it’s time you put on cooker hood. This tool can suck the smoke of the cooking process so that more fresh air kitchen. Avoid using asbestos to ceiling. Choose other materials such as gypsum or wood. In addition, the ceiling or ceiling should be painted with water-based, not oil.
Hygiene
If the pan used to cook already washed, but still retain the smell, try to use traditional ways. Boil the dregs of tea or tea leaves in a pan that stink for about half an hour. So your cooking appliances are free from odor. Finally, to always maintain the cleanliness of the kitchen and avoid a musty smell, there is no way other than routine cleaning. Clean up equipment, washing cooking utensils, and throw garbage in the kitchen every day without delay.
Aroma
Do not forget, in addition after the cleaning, the scent elements can also invite a variety of impression in the kitchen. Create a memory always unforgettable fragrance in your kitchen. Use cinnamon on the stove mat. Or, toast the cinnamon powder so that the fragrance will last for several days. While indoors, you can wear that has been chopped pandan leaves, cloves, and cinnamon in put in special containers to be placed in the desired space. Try to put it near the house cooler. You can burn drops of lemon juice and water into the container.
Shiny water faucet can turn opaque just after installed. Its function can be reduced. Periodic maintenance is required for maximal function faucets fixed.
To keep the shiny faucet-mounted fixed and working properly, do the following:
* After use, always dry the faucet with a clean dry cloth. This is to prevent the remaining water and soap attached to its surface.
* To clean a dirty faucet, faucet with rub cleaners for stainless steel. Then rinse with hot water. Wipe the faucet to dry.
* If the faucet stained chalk, take the cotton and a few drops of vinegar. Cotton rubbing it on the faucet for several minutes. After that, leave on for 1-2 hours. Lime stains will dissolve. After that, immediately rinse with clean water.
* If the water in the faucet dirty, use cotton and a sheet of clear plastic. Holes in the plastic and cotton input into it. Tie the mouth of the faucet and water comes out of the faucet will be clean and clear. Replace this artificial filter regularly.
* If the tap water clogged, remove the faucet head and soak in vinegar water overnight, then the dirt (calcification) that clog the faucet will come out. After that, rinse with clean water and reinstall. This method is effective when the faucet started to ring when rotated
Adopting a design style that does not mean simply follow the trend. Examples of many developing country style in the past. Not only beautiful on the outside, it turns out there is meaning in it is quite effective.
Looking at houses in Europe and America after the Victorian era passed, you would be interested. With wood-dominated design and unique accessories, the house looks more comfortable livable. Unknowingly, emerging mind, this is the actual house.
Philosophically, country style was picked up the theme. As resistance to the classic style ornament filled with luxury, it is developing a design more ‘friendly’. Both residents and visitors need not fear soiling expensive fabric used as seat upholstery, or damage the furniture finishing. All are made completely ‘safe’ so that users felt comfortable.
This concept is clearly visible on the existing country-style kitchen in the photo. Vinyl coated surface, a material that is easy to clean. Thus, we can focus on cooking without fear of damaging the appearance.
So it is with wood cabinets that graced the kitchen set. With leave without finishing, you just do not have to panic when the wood was scratched or exposed to spillage of food material. Because from the beginning was made shiny, it stains the impression there would seem natural.
In this way, unnecessary anxiety again when many guests visiting your kitchen. For example, when no event or social gathering at home. The kitchen appeared friendly, you were calm.
Living in an apartment has many limitations. The size of the spaces in the unit is very limited. So, be smart on designing the interior.
Most apartment unit has a main hall which later functioned as a living room, family room, kitchen and dining room. If the total area pretty big unit, for example over 60m2, the unification of space was not going to give significant problems. Setup area for this space and that, still relatively easy. However, what if the total area of about 28m2 apartment units. We must be careful in arranging!
There are parameters that must be considered in choosing a apartment. The main one is the size of the room. If small furniture should be placed accordingly. Appropriate size, as needed. That way, the needs of function space can still be obtained.
For example, in the dining room is small. 3mx2 sized room, 5m, there is a kitchen set and a dining room is quite comfortable. Accents strongest of the kitchen is reflected in the use of wall cover in the kitchen area and dining room. Furniture of simple shapes with dark colors do not become narrow impression maker, instead of spatial composition was dynamic, and ultimately provide far-reaching effects.
The key design for convenient is the design of furniture that has a size as needed. Suppose for the dinner table, we only need a land area as deep as 50cm and a width of about 140cm to get moving while eating comfort food.
In addition to the versatile compact kitchen designs, additional accent furniture orange bar stools make the room more beautiful. This kitchen has a composition of color and composition of the produce “entertainment” for the owner. Owners can enjoy the time with partners who come to play or visit
It is finally time to do something about that kitchen you have wanted to remodel and update the appliances in for such a long time. Whatever drove you to the point of no return doesn’t really matter at this point. There is no turning back and you are going to do something about it once and for all – but where to begin? Actually, the best thing to do is find a kitchen remodel site online where you can compare some pictures of remodeled kitchens from the perspective of before and after shots.
Find a kitchen that is similar to yours in layout and size. Get as close as you can to dimensions and wall space with openings for windows and doors. Once you have found a ‘before’ picture of a kitchen that is set up somewhat like yours, look at the after shots to see just how amazing a whole new look can be! Did the contractor build new kitchen cabinets, countertops or a center island? Perhaps a built in dishwasher was added under the counter adjacent to the sink. The best way to envision a remodeled kitchen is to actually look at several before and after photos of kitchen remodeling projects to get a rough idea of just what you might accomplish with your own kitchen area.
Keep in mind that no two kitchens are actually identical, so the kitchen remodel before and after photos will be somewhat different than what you can expect in your own home. Be a little creative in your thinking and you will be better able to envision which direction you want to go. Then contact a local kitchen remodeling contractor and you will have some concrete questions to ask in terms of price and how long the project will take to complete. Listen to the contractor’s input and before you know it you will have your own before and after photos to brag about!
Cooking is the main activity in the kitchen. But it was not just food alone that can be processed in the kitchen. New story, new inspiration, even exciting interaction with family members and relatives can be done in the kitchen.
How do these activities become more pronounced? Attention to detail the function of the kitchen is the answer.
In general, the kitchen is divided into four areas. Area, namely area stores (storage), cooking, washing, and preparing food. But in the era of the all compact, the kitchen has to be able to accommodate the activity and volume of goods that a lot. Then came the kitchen products that support these demands. Among them is an integrated storage system with kitchen cabinets, cabinet lid system is increasingly varied, and wood material technology that can maximize the detailed character of the wood material.
Wood materials more easily processed. Camphor wood, teak, wood or composite material form, can be mix and match with storage systems, so as to create spaces that is more compact and maximize storage volume. In the past, space has been utilized in areas difficult angle. But now be easier because there is a special cabinet shelf for the corner area.
Similarly, the durability of wood. More options to improve the durability of this timber. From the use of anti-termite technology, a sophisticated drainage system, until the processed material, can be done. Processed composite material kitchen supporters are getting lighter. It certainly lighten the load of wood structure. Wood is not easy to bounce from the pressure. Age kitchen can be more durable.
Supporting Materials Wood Furniture
The function of the kitchen is directly related to devices and furniture. But remember, the design becomes important when the device is in mix with wooden kitchen cabinet. So what can be done?
* Ensure the purposes of the cabinet, so you get the picture of the size of the device and the necessary furniture. For example, certain cabinet design is intended as a container plate, then make sure the size of the cabinet in accordance with the size of the device’s built-in plate rack on the market.
* Plan the use of brand kitchen equipment and furniture from the beginning. Conduct market survey to determine the need for furniture that fits in your kitchen. Ask for product brochure showing the specifications and size. It is important to align the device and furnishings with our kitchen design.
* The kitchen needs treatment. Make sure the kitchen design that makes it easy to care activities. Use a design that makes it easy to remove and install such devices in the kitchen material, without causing damage, such as peeling or damaged wood is too hard mounting bolts.
“Tips for you”
* Choose wood materials that have been dried. Use antirayap. Dry wood to reduce weight bias of wood and not easily deformed.
* When you choose to use wood resale of doors, frames, or refined furniture that has good quality wood (teak, merbau, or camphor), choose the parts that are not exposed to pressure due to compression force from the structure. This is to prevent the hard wood is processed and formed.
* Wood requires care, especially the often exposed to water. Enamelling wood with waterproof material should be done at the beginning of creation, so the wood drying is maintained.
In restructuring the kitchen there are several models of arrangement that is often used by the public. But there is one standard that must be followed in sequence that is about the cooking groove. Chronology of cooking that is, Clean – Prepare – Cook – Serve. These grooves must be sequential. Though not necessarily from left to right, because from right to left did not matter as long as the plot sequence. Here are some models of the arrangement of the kitchen that will inspire your kitchen arrangement. All you have to do is match with your kitchen space.
1. SINGLE LINE Kitchens
Structuring the kitchen which is only stuck on this one wall, perfect for small kitchens. Layout minimizes the need for pipelines and electricity networks because it puts all the tools needed only on one wall. Of course, this type of layout does not accommodate the complex cooking activity because of limited space. But this arrangement meets the needs of basic functional kitchen with linear work ranging from taking food from the fridge, wash it off later prepare last after it is cooked and served.
2. DOUBLE LINE Kitchens
Leaving the kitchen on two opposite walls. These models are usually made for easy clean separation between the clean kitchen and dirty kitchen. Kitchen form is suitable for a small space but long. In contrast to the single line, double line kitchen layout is complex and allows the cook to prepare food quickly and efficiently. With this model, the kitchen equipment can also be separated by function so that more simply us to seek the position of kitchen equipment.
3. Kitchens WITH ISLAND
What is meant here is an additional table ISLAND addition to serving food. Only suitable for large size kitchen because people can move comfortably and the closet door can be opened easily. we also can use the extra table to stove or sink.
4. L – shaped Kitchens
L-shaped kitchen provides a comfortable space when cooking because its quasi-affordable hand without having to move too far. In addition, storage space under the kitchen table is also much more. The advantage of this model, at one point we can use as a dining room. Meanwhile, trouble is in the drawer corner.
5. U – shaped Kitchens
U-shaped kitchen is only suitable for a kitchen with a large room. At least 4m x4m. Very convenient to use when cooking in large quantities and complex. This model is the most ideal form of the kitchen, because each channel has its own area. These 2 people in the kitchen can cook simultaneously without disturbing each other.
6. G – shaped Kitchens
Not vary much with U-shaped kitchen, the G-shaped kitchen is the most comprehensive model kitchen and is only suitable for a kitchen with a large room. Ideal for large families who like to cook of course because a lot of storage space. The most expensive among the other kitchen models. And the most troublesome maintenance and electricity networks.
For some people, cooking is an activity that is fun. Unmitigated, they will choose kitchen furnitures sophisticated or has a range of facilities to distribute this hobby. One of them is to make the kitchen set for the kitchen is a pleasant place to conduct activities and provide materials processing the food. In accordance to the kitchen’s functions can be divided into two type of kitchen :
Wet Kitchen
This is where the cooking is actually done, such as preparing food from raw to processed into food that is ready to eat.
Dry Kitchen
In this room most people only make the food simple and easy to serve, such as preparing breakfast. For the modern family, dry kitchen can also be a place for a family gathering while enjoying a small meal.
Kitchen Shape
With the development of culture and technology, kitchen design is always changing. Planning the modern kitchen now follow the triangle principle which states that the 3 main functions of the kitchen is the storage (like a refrigerator), preparation, and cooking.
Creates a neat kitchen atmosphere and nice views:
1. Choose the color a bit brighter for the impression of clean and not too narrow.
2. Kitchen Design, or as much as possible due to the small house will be seen directly from the dining room and family room.
3. Kitchen Design should follow the interior of the house, so this room as one of the other room.
4. Placement Kitchen Furnitures and Kitchen cabinets should be appropriate and in accordance with the requirement.
5. Use storage containers for spices, foods, or equipment to make it look more presentable.
6. Put back the goods that have been used in place