The main mistakes in the layout of the kitchen

Often, when remodeling a kitchen, many resort to the services of custom-made furniture. This helps to realize the brightest and most original ideas, but with self-planning errors appear only after a certain period of operation.

Forget about the backlight

If the design of the kitchen set involves the presence of cabinets of the upper tier, then lighting over work surfaces is necessary. In the dark, with a single chandelier in the kitchen, it is difficult to comfortably prepare food. It is better to plan spotlights above the working area, and above the dining chandelier or shade. Moreover, backlighting in the evening gives the kitchen a special charm.

Do not take into account sizes

The degree of comfort in the kitchen depends on how well the dimensions of the kitchen unit are calculated. An L-shaped set is ideal for square kitchens with regular walls, and a linear one for elongated rooms. In large rooms, it would be more expedient to take the island of the working zone in the middle.

If you plan to purchase a U-shaped set, you should remember that the distance between the facades should not be less than 120 cm, this will provide free extension of the drawers and the working space.

Do not order upper cabinets

The second tier of lockers is necessary, because over time there will not be such a thing as “extra space” in it. The kitchen is overgrown with new household appliances, dishes, seasonings and cereals. One tier is not enough, and late to finish the second is very difficult.

Upper cabinets can be made in the form of shelves with doors, and the lower ones should be turned into retractable structures, which greatly simplify the search for a particular kitchen item.

Choose unsuccessful doors

Not every door mechanism will fit into a particular room. Not quite a good example for the upper cabinets are swing facades. For smaller rooms, lifting or sliding structures are more suitable.

Often, due to improperly selected handles, problems arise with opening doors: they either interfere with opening the next door or do not allow your own door to open fully.

Forget about the work surface

The dining table is an inferior place to cook. In the kitchen, a place for cutting and other culinary manipulations should be provided. Often when planning this is forgotten, and then in fact there is no place where you can carry out preparatory work. Usually the working area is located between the stove and the sink.

Wrong height

The height of the lower tier of the kitchen unit should be about 85 cm, and the height of the upper cabinets should be selected for the one who most often cooks. Also, many miss with the determination of the place for shelves for electrical appliances, including microwave ovens, which should be placed at the level of the belt.