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DESIGN YOUR KITCHEN

BY YOURSELF


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Where to start ?

Before starting your kitchendesign ,you need to understandyour requirements

Does your kitchen need to handle thedemands of a family?

What do you love about your currentkitchen?

What do you hate about your currentkitchen?

Would you like more drawers, or lessdrawers?

Do you plan to have a dishwasher?

What sized pantry (if any) do you needfor storage?

This is an incredibly important step to achieving your dream kitchen and willensure your plan not only looks fantastic but meets your needs too!
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Planning Your Layout

Once you have created your list of requirements, you need to considerwhich layout suits bothyou and your kitchen space.

Kitchen designers often refer to the working triangle which defines the path between workzones within the kitchenthe fridge, sinkand cooking appliances. The aim is to keep thisworking triangle to a minimum, thus saving you time and effort within your new kitchen.

Other layout considerations:

Create a dining area if you have space,

The key to getting this right is to keep the seating areaaway from the preparation end of the room. Eating is

more pleasant if you can ignore the washing up!

Plan your power point positions,

They need to be exactly where your electrical applianceswill bewhether large (e.g. fridge) or small (e.g. Kettle).
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Planning Your Layout

Lighting,

Where will you need it most? e.g. work surfaces. Are you making the most of the naturallight?

Storage,

Think wheres the best place for cutlery,plates, food, etc. and how much space you need for

each. The things that youll be reaching for the most should be in the most accessiblepositions.

Sinks,

Remember that your sink has both a waste and incomingwater pipes that are most likely heading through your wallto the external of your house.To keep installation costs down,

you should try to locate your new sink (and dishwasher, ifapplicable) close to these pipes.
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Kitchen TypesStraight Line Kitchen

This is a smart and simple solution for narrow rooms, ideally with one wall over 3 meters long,without windows or doors.

U- Shape Kitchen

U-shaped kitchens are an extremely effective design solution, utilising three full walls of akitchen

L-Shape Kitchen

Best suited to narrow rooms, long rooms or open-plan living areas, an L-shape kitchen has

cupboards along two adjacent walls, this is a very popular kitchen layoutideal for a familykitchen, or for entertaining guests. The cooktop, fridge and sink should ideally be separatedby areas of bench top to provide adequate preparation space.

Gallery Kitchen

An open-plan kitchen is ideal for getting an island unit which can be used for storage, as abreakfast bar,or an extra worktop. This is the ideal kitchen layout for entertaining, meaningyou can be sociable whilst cooking.


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Straight Line KitchenAdvantages...

simplest of layouts;

works well in small spaces

best planned with the sink in themiddle of the line

use built in appliances to make the mostof valuable space.

Disadvantages...

This layout causes the longest journeydistances since you often have to walk

from one end of the room to the other.

You can also be restricted with theamount of storage space.


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U- Shape Kitchen

Advantages...

fridge, cooker and sink can be spaced out formaximum efficiency;

provides the best work flows with shortestdistances;

allows for large amounts of bench top andstorage space;

design suits both small and large kitchens;

kitchen also benefits from the lack of through-traffic;

Disadvantages...

If used in a small space, the U-Shape designmay leave you cramped and feeling closedin. You should also ensure there is at least

1.2 metersbetween the two arms ofthe U.


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L-Shape Kitchen

Advantages...

easily accommodates a diningtable andchairs in the same room;

lack of through-traffic;corners canincorporate

a corner carousel;

design minimises walking distancesbetween main working areas.

Disadvantage...

One disadvantage is the use of the space

under the bench top of the L, but thiscan be resolved with clever storagesolutions, such as pull-out units.


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Gallery Kitchen

Advantages...

allows the cook(s) to socialise whilepreparing;

can provide the optimum arrangement inworking triangle;

a cooktop with a canopy over the islandcan form a focal point.

Disadvantages...

This layout can attract unwanted trafficthrough the kitchen,which can get

annoying. Thisdesign is best suited toa larger room.


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Measuring Your Space

In order for you to create a successful kitchen design, accurate measurements are essential.By following these simple instructions, you will be able to ensure the correct fit of cabinetryand appliances. So lets get started!

Begin by measuring your walls, ideally approximately 1m from the floor and always keepingthe tape measure taught (so an extra set of hands will be helpful).

Start in one corner of the room and measure to the adjacent wall. Record this measurement

(in millimetres) and proceed to the next wall. Repeat this method until all walls are measured.Now, make a sketch of this floor plan onto the planning grid supplied within this guide andtransfer your measurements to the outside perimeter.

Now measure any door and window openings, remembering to always measure from theoutside edge of architrave/trim to the outside edgeof the architrave to trim. Also measure fortheir location on the wall, from the corners and also from the floor. Now transfer thesemeasurements onto your floorplan, as shown below.

Finally, identify all utility and service locations such as gas, electrical and plumbing and markthe relevant symbol onto your planremember to indicate its height in millimetres also.


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Some tips to consider when

planning your kitchen

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Allow 636mm space for your dishwasher (18mm x 2 for the end panels and a 600mm gap

for the dishwasher). Allow at least 450mm of bench top space either side of a cooktop for safety and for work

space.

Allow a minimum of 650mm between your cooktop and rangehood.

Allow for a space between any cabinets and walls so that you can fully open the door.

Allow a minimum of 1.2m between opposite cabinets (e.g. Galley or U-shape kitchens).
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Some tips to consider when

planning your kitchenDO NOT

Dont position drawers in a corner

Dont position a cooktop next to a

wall where it can cause heat damage.

Dont position an oven, dishwasher

or cooktop in a corner, where it can block other cabinets
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Check List Before Ordering Your

Kitchen...BASE CABINETS

WALL CABINETS

BENCH TOPS

DOORS

DRAWER FRONTS

HANDLES

HINGES

DRAWER RAILS

INTERNAL MECHANISMS

PANELS

PLINTHS

APPLIANCES
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