{"id":15538,"date":"2021-09-12T03:35:52","date_gmt":"2021-09-12T03:35:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/?p=15538"},"modified":"2021-09-12T03:41:26","modified_gmt":"2021-09-12T03:41:26","slug":"top-10-easy-kitchen-design-tips-you-should-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/top-10-easy-kitchen-design-tips-you-should-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Easy Kitchen Design Tips You Should Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Your kitchen will become your favorite part of the house with these tips and tricks.\n\n\n\n</p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>See the light.\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Unlike in other rooms of the house, overhead lighting is insufficient in kitchens, says electrician Richard Terode. \u201cIn the kitchen, you don\u2019t want the light behind you, casting a shadow on the workspace. You need it positioned to fall in front of you.\u201d He likes under-cabinet lights because they shine directly on countertops.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter\"'><img decoding='\"async\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/www.rd.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2011%5C/07%5C/Top-10-Kitchen-Design-Tips-03-sl.jpg?fit=480,360%5C%22" alt='\"\"' title='\"\"'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Think ahead.\n\n\n\n</h2><p>When redesigning a kitchen, put function first, says interior designer Jacqui Hargrove. \u201cThere\u2019s no ideal kitchen shape,\u201d she says. \u201cWhether it\u2019s a galley or U- or L-shaped, plan for the sink, fridge and cooktop to form a triangle, with no more than 6 feet between each for ease of movement.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"480\"' height='\"360\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/echowoven.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/09%5C/Top-10-Kitchen-Design-Tips-01-sl.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-15539\"' title='\"\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Top-10-Kitchen-Design-Tips-01-sl.jpg' https: sizes='\"auto,'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Make room for storage.\n\n\n\n</h2><p>\u201cThe biggest mistake people make at the planning stage is not allowing for enough storage,\u201d Jacqui says. \u201cUse every nook and cranny. Put overhead cabinets right up to the ceiling, rather than leaving a gap on top that collects dust.\u201d Consider deep drawers for easier access to pots and pans, and include enough storage for appliances that otherwise would clutter up countertops.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"480\"' height='\"360\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/echowoven.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/09%5C/Top-10-Kitchen-Design-Tips-02-sl.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-15540\"' title='\"\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Top-10-Kitchen-Design-Tips-02-sl.jpg' https: sizes='\"auto,'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Power play.\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Be sure there are appropriate power sources for relocated or new appliances. Many people realize too late that they don\u2019t have the right gas or electric lines, Richard says. Plumber Stuart McGroder also suggests measuring appliances to ensure that they fit comfortably into allocated spaces. \u201cIf a dishwasher is crammed in, it could push up against the hose and won\u2019t drain properly,\u201d Stuart says.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"480\"' height='\"360\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/echowoven.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/09%5C/Top-10-Kitchen-Design-Tips-04-sl.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-15541\"' title='\"\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Top-10-Kitchen-Design-Tips-04-sl.jpg' https: sizes='\"auto,'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Space and surface.\n\n\n\n</h2><p>There\u2019s no such thing as too much counter space. Choose a surface that\u2019s easy to work on and care for. But keep in mind that grout between tiles is hard to maintain and that stainless steel will scratch very easily.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter\"'><img decoding='\"async\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/www.rd.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2011%5C/07%5C/Top-10-Kitchen-Design-Tips-05-sl.jpg?fit=480,360%5C%22" alt='\"\"' title='\"\"'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Space and surface.\n\n\n\n</h2><p>There\u2019s no such thing as too much counter space. Choose a surface that\u2019s easy to work on and care for. But keep in mind that grout between tiles is hard to maintain and that stainless steel will scratch very easily.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter\"'><img decoding='\"async\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/www.rd.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2011%5C/07%5C/Top-10-Kitchen-Design-Tips-05-sl.jpg?fit=480,360%5C%22" alt='\"\"' title='\"\"'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Start fresh.\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Don\u2019t reuse appliances or items from the old kitchen. It may seem as if you\u2019re saving money, but an old appliance will stick out like a sore thumb in a new environment, says Jacqui. Find other ways to economize. \u201cYou don\u2019t have to spend $100 on a drawer handle when cheaper ones still look fantastic,\u201d she says. \u201cThe same goes for countertops.\u201d\n\n\n\n</p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Safety first.\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Make your kitchen as safe and family-friendly as possible by planning for good visibility to backyard and indoor play areas from the cooking area, suggests Dorothy Bell, a home safety expert. Also consider such safety-conscious elements as rounded countertops, slip-resistant flooring and ovens located at adult height to minimize the chances of accidental burns.\u00a0\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"480\"' height='\"360\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/echowoven.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/09%5C/Top-10-Kitchen-Design-Tips-02-sl.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-15540\"' title='\"\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Top-10-Kitchen-Design-Tips-02-sl.jpg' https: sizes='\"auto,'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Clear the air.\n\n\n\n</h2><p>A range hood helps ventilate cooking odors, says appliance consultant James Moore. \u201cBuy one that\u2019s efficient, quiet and vented outside,\u201d he advises.\n\n\n\n</p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Trash talk.\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Don\u2019t forget to plan for garbage and recycling bins. Do you want built-in bins cleverly disguised behind a cabinet door, or a sleek, stainless-steel garbage container that\u2019s positioned out of the way?\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"550\"' height='\"390\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/echowoven.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/08%5C/trash-odor.jpeg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-13729\"' title='\"\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/trash-odor.jpeg' https: sizes='\"auto,'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Look out below\n\n\n\n</h2><p>When it comes to flooring, consider slip-resistance, ease of maintenance and porosity, suggests consultant Craig Verdon. Stone floors, which are somewhat porous, for instance, may need periodic resealing. If so, ask how often, and think about whether you want to deal with that process. \u201cHardwood floors are beautiful, but be aware that they wear out faster by the fridge, stove and sink than other areas,\u201d he notes. \u201cHard, natural stone works wonderfully, and the earthy look and feel of it is very popular.\u201d\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"</p><p>Your kitchen will become your favorite part of the house with these tips and tricks. See the light. Unlike in other rooms of the house, overhead lighting is insufficient in kitchens, says electrician Richard Terode. \u201cIn the kitchen, you don\u2019t want the light behind you, casting a shadow on the workspace. 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