A little planning can make a BIG difference. Going into the design phase of your project with some specific ideas about what you want, what you need, and what you can afford can make the process easier and more enjoyable! Contact your Kunal Kitchens dealer today for information on our free kitchen design services!

The work triangle is a kitchen plan used to determine efficient concepts for your kitchen. These layouts are accepted to be the most efficient use of floor and countertop space. It involves the cook top, the sink and the refrigerator where much of your food preparation is done. The work triangle built between these three appliances is what most designers center their plans around. The designer wants to cut down on the number of steps taken between any two of these appliances without making the room crowded. By the same token, by spacing them correctly, the designer can plan the maximum amount of counter top space for food preparation and minimize crowding. Each leg of the triangle should be planned to be from 4 feet to 9 feet.

Make sure there is sufficient room for everyone! Plan for 5 feet of open floor space between the different areas of the kitchen so there will be enough space for more than one cook and plenty of room for mobility. Islands can make your kitchen space tight, so check those dimensions carefully!

Think about food prep, cooking, clean up, and specialty work centers. Varied counter top heights can make working in the kitchen easier. Consider including a “table height” food preparation section with at least 36 inches of open knee space for use with a chair

Create “staging” areas no more than 4 feet from all major appliances, that include at least 15 inches of counter top. These areas way you can set down groceries hot or heavy dishes easily.

When your hands are dirty or you if have limited hand strength, a single lever faucet is easiest to use. Include a pull-out sprayer to fill pots without having to lift them in or out of the sink.

There are quite a variety of hardware styles available to add style to your cabinets and drawers. For ease-of-use, select hardware that is easy to grasp. When considering C-shaped or D-shaped handles make sure there is plenty of room to easily slip your slip fingers through.

Stop digging around the back of your cabinets! A roll out shelf can reduce bending and make lifting easier. Roll out shelving can be incorporated into nearly any kitchen layout.

On upper cabinets consider including glass doors. They can serve as a display case for your finest dishes or can simply let everyone see where things are stored, and find specific items more quickly. For tight budgets, replacing some cabinets with open shelving can provide an option for lowering costs

Have some fun with your color scheme. Using contrasting colors between flooring, counter top, backsplash, cabinetry, appliances, and walls can make some areas pop and others recede. Use of color allows your unique tastes and personal touch to shine through. A bright wall color can add light to the room and help call attention to decorative touches such as light switches and trim work

Nothing’s better than plenty of natural light to provide a warm and friendly environment. Work with your builder or contractor to add a window, windows, or skylight to the kitchen

Your lighting choices can add considerable style and atmosphere to your new kitchen. Consider plenty of lighting options, including recessed lights, under-cabinet lights, pendants over islands and eating bars, ambient lighting above cabinetry, and even in-cabinet lights for glass door cabinets. For easy use and more lighting control, consider rocker and dimmer switches.