It is no secret that kitchens and bathrooms sell homes, but they are also the centerpieces of family life too. A kitchen makeover can give your home a whole different feel. Whether you want a kitchen update to help sell your home faster or just to enjoy yourself, here are some helpful tips for design planning.
Plan for space. Kitchen design pros recommend walkways of at least 36 inches in all kitchen areas with 42 inch pathways in cooking areas and more if there is more than one cook.
Plan for traffic. Place the refrigerator accessible to anyone wandering in looking for a drink, but still convenient to cooking and cleanup areas.
Plan your corners. Keep all cabinets and appliances fully functional by planning space for the doors clearance and swing. Keep appliances away from corners and make sure doors won’t bang into each other if they are open at the same time.
Plan your landings. Landing space is work space for cooking. There should be a minimum of 15 inches of counter space on each side of the refrigerator and stove top as well as 15 inches near the microwave.
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