10 mistakes that should not be made when arranging a kitchen
The smallest details missed when planning the kitchen add mistresses to the housewives and cause serious discomfort. It is better to foresee them in advance so as not to make the most common mistakes.
High legged kitchen
The so-called soaring kitchen is now in fashion, when the furniture stands on slightly deepened high legs without plugs. It looks impressive and visually expands the space. But under the furniture, garbage and dirt will constantly gather, which is not so easy to clean with a broom or mop.
If you already ordered or even installed the kitchen on high legs, you can still fix it. Contact a furniture store and order a dummy bar that will cover the space between the floor and the base of the cabinets. This solution will greatly simplify your life and reduce cleaning time.
Facades with shapes
Furniture facades with indentations or bas-relief elements require frequent and thorough care. They quickly accumulate dirt, which is so easy not to clean.
The optimal solution for the kitchen is smooth facades without unnecessary decor. It is enough to just lightly walk along the surface with a rag so that it becomes perfectly clean again.
Small working area
It is very important that the hostess feel comfortable in the kitchen. A large role in this is played by the area of the working area. Even if you plan to always cook alone, you need to rely on two people to be able to freely sit near the countertop.
Determining the size of the work surface, you need to allocate space for a multicooker, blender, microwave and other devices.
Low mixer
To save money, many people buy standard low bathroom faucets for the kitchen. But with such a faucet it is impossible to put a large amount of dishes into the sink, and washing it will be inconvenient.
If the sink is full, it will be difficult to even wash your hands or rinse the cup, not to mention pouring water into the pan.
Bad light
One light on the ceiling is not enough to illuminate the kitchen. In addition to the central one, there should be several more point sources of light - above the working surface, above the stove, above the dining table.
This is a mandatory minimum that will help you clearly see what and how you cook.
Few outlets
There are not many sockets. Using tees and extension cords is not always safe and completely not aesthetically pleasing. During the repair, lay in advance a large number of outlets in the project, based on how many devices you plan to use and adding another 2-3 spare ones to this quantity.
Make sure that the sockets are in the right place: always in the work area, next to the dining table, and also where you plan to install a refrigerator.
Apron laminate
Recently, for wall cladding, a laminate is increasingly used. But in the case of a kitchen apron, this is completely irrational. Laminate is afraid of water, but even the most careful housewife will inevitably get splashes on the kitchen apron. Choose material that is not afraid of moisture.
Fine tile
Avoid small mosaics in the kitchen to prevent the accumulation of grease and dirt in its seams. It is better to choose the color of the tile so that the dark grout harmonizes well with it; it is very difficult to care for white.
Curbstones with transparent facades
Glitter of glass facades makes the kitchen stylish and modern. But only until you start cooking. The glass facade will collect the smallest splashes and fingerprints.You will have to carefully rub and polish the surface every day, otherwise it will look dirty and untidy.
Transparent facades look beautiful while cabinets and cabinets are empty or when dishes are placed perfectly in them. But this is not always the case. If you do not want to clean up your bedside tables all day, give up this idea.
Small cabinets
When choosing furniture for the kitchen, take into account the growth of the hostess and select the height of the cabinets so that she does not have to bend over the work surface. Discard small hanging cabinets.
Firstly, they have a small capacity. Secondly, they visually underestimate the height of the ceilings. Pay attention to tall stands with more shelves. Ideally, they should reach the ceiling - so you save yourself from having to wipe the dust from the upper shelves.
