Kitchen Ideas 2016

Kitchen Overview
Who lives here A b usinessman / art collector and his wife
Location County Limerick
property A new-build house with 4 bedrooms
Size whole room , including kitchen and dining room, about 60 square meters
Designer Johnny gray of Johnny Grey Studios

Designer Johnny gray came in board when a new home is just a set of plans. 'This space was originally half the size, with a wall separating the kitchen from the dining room, "he explained." I pushed to have it all open, to make a connection with the park. The essence of the modern kitchen is to be able to linger here and feel connected to the outside world, as well. "

this house was built on land that had been part of a golf course, a curved line is something of a hallmark Johnny gray Studios, but the designers felt they were very necessary here. "the building is very corner," he said, "so the last thing you want is a better angle! you want some contrast. '

island central is what Grey calls' command position '.' When you stand there, you have three different views of the garden and could see people coming into the room, too, "he said.

There are reasons neuroscience behind why this feels good. 'In order to feel relaxed, we want to be able to see people as they approach, "said Grey." We want to see your face and make eye contact. This programmatic needs. "

Hobs, Gaggenau. Extractor was made bespoke.

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Grey not a big fan of a fully fitted kitchen. 'They always wall-based and use all the nooks and inflexible, "he said. He also took issue with large stretches of contemporary kitchen work surface often displays. 'I believe in having a surface dedicated work, "he said." With too much space, can be confusing. You do not know what to do with it. With a special area, obviously. You can walk in and immediately know how to use the kitchen. be aware. "

one of the main food preparation area is on the island, which also has a raised part. This is nothing more than act as an optional breakfast bar. "This portion of the food bar is right - to put food on the platform," said Grey. "If the island were all on the same level, it will not create the same sense of order."

The platform also helps whet the appetite by drawing attention to the food. 'Seeing the food here to send a message useful for your stomach to prepare a meal, "he said.

Grey likes include free-standing cabinets in his designs. 'This is how people always comes home in the past, "he said." They do not think about building. You can take everything with you. "

There are many benefits to using free standing more fitting." A block fitted kitchen off the corner, but the pieces of freestanding give the feel more relaxed for the room, "said Grey. ' If you can have some piece of furniture is open so that the light traveling through it, the room feels less trapped. "

piece of this handsome decorated with walnut and boxwood.

When embarking on the design of the kitchen, Grey often ask the client to choose a painting which they loved. "this shows the ambience, mood and sometimes color," said Grey. Sculpture hanging doors is the inspiration for this kitchen. "It's a mood piece of a primitive and beautiful," he said.

The table is flanked original Eames design Cherner chairs.

Cherner chairs, available from The Conran Shop.

fireplace sits in the middle of the room, between the cooking zone and dining room and outdoor garden. 'There is plenty of room to pull a chair and just sit around the fire, "said Grey." It works very well. Owners tend to live in this space. "

Wood-burning stove, Focus Stove.

The flip-out door, visible from the island kitchen, invite the outdoors in. they form oblique offset by a gentle curve in the kitchen.

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Kitchen Overview
who lives here A young professional
Location downtown Dublin
property A terraced house Edwardian
Size 4m x 4m
Designer Jane Higgins Jane Higgins Home Design

A new extension, equipped with teak windows and sliding doors to the enclosed garden, replacing the old, run-down lean to.

The owners interested in the room to be a little different from the traditional kitchen, and choose to display unfitted. Units with open legs, open shelves and doors handleless feel more like furniture than a standard kitchen.

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To make the best use of the hall, designer Jane Higgins mounted storage under the stairs. Cupboard will be pretty shallow, so Higgins built outside staircase balustrade, creating a multi-purpose display and storage space utility.

A washing machines and cleaning kit now fits under the stairs and out of sight.

Before work begins, the hall was closed and dark. There were originally two separate reception rooms, so Higgins has one nearest the kitchen knocked through into the hallway and opened the kitchen to widen to create a brighter, more open space. Front parlor remains intact.

Step leads into the kitchen area. Higgins has the original pine wood floors sanded and stained.

a oiled oak worktop is an important part of the design. 'Oak was always sure, "said Higgins." From there, we set about choosing the rest of the color scheme. We wanted something with the darker tones to contrast with the oak tree. "

Cabinet painted Mole Breath, Farrow & Ball.

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Oak chosen for worktop for warmth. "It looks more like a piece of furniture from the working surface of the cold," said Higgins. 'The more you oil it, the better it will from time to time. The best way for the oil sands and seasonal - it gives the wood a really good luster

"Part of the beauty of wood is that it is renewable, and it shows wear, which gives more characters from time to time. , "He added.

the Belfast sink was large and very deep. It's designed to sit under the kitchen table, and additional accent oak below provides a much more free-standing view, bind well with the rest of the kitchen. Contrast white porcelain crisp with oak and gray dark conspicuous, and looked 'quite graphic in context', says Higgins .

Sink and press, Franke.

The cabinet in the corner fitted to the boiler house, and suitable one to the right was built for symmetry.

Rather than continue with a row of cupboards along, however, Higgins choose to connect them with shelves oak open, sending the display is far from being too fitting and add interest to a simple scheme.

Open shelves also continued in the closet low level to a more relaxed view. The items are now on display and easy to reach from the oven and stove area.

The lack of splashback extractor fan and also in order to make more of the look of the furniture freestanding

Oven .; hob; fridge-freezer, all NORDMENDE.

Start with the first layout
First, sketch a rough plan of the room and consider your options. Look restrictions, such as windows, doors or pillars. If you want an island, check that you have enough space - you'll need a 1m land around each side to make it work.

If you repair an existing kitchen, consider what you do and do not like about it, and make a list of pros and cons. Do you like having a sink under the window so you can see into the park? Is it frustrating how far the refrigerator is? Write it all down.

Prioritize your wants and needs
consider what your dream kitchen features it will have. Write down the things that are most important to you in order of priority. Be honest with yourself. Are you longing for more worktop space? Whether you prefer high-level oven so that you do not have to bend over?

properties of this feature, even if they're not actually be achieved, will help you decide on your design.

consider the basic storage
Everything on the list of things that need to have a designated home, so that your kitchen organized and tidy. With a small kitchen, you may want to find storage space in another room for items that are not frequently used.

Alternatively, if you have a large kitchen, consider scaling down the number of units. No need to cram the maximum number of cabinets just because you can. A little breathing space to break things up, making the room appear lighter and more open.

Display your goods
Open shelves can look fantastic in the kitchen and is a great way to show off your favorite pieces, so as to include in your kitchen space to display items such as ceramic or glass decorative stylish.

is important to incorporate these features into your plans right now, especially if you opt for a built-in shelf niche as shown here.

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Include smart storage
Sneaky storage in unexpected places is always welcome. hidden storage, such as drawer pedestal seen here, is a great addition to the kitchen, so that additional write this to discuss with your suppliers.

Identify your style
this is the fun bit. I'm sure most of you have two ideabook or your dream kitchen. Search for images of kitchen you lust for most and try to identify what it is about each picture that draws you to it. Even if the display can not be achieved in your own home, once you know what it is about that kitchen that makes you happy, you can find a way to apply it to your own space.

In addition to the color and style of your kitchen, consider the shape and size. For example, if you have the space and like a lot of worktop space, consider having a deeper base unit. Think about whether you want your wall unit to rise to the ceiling and if the base unit you will go directly to the floor or an ironing set-back. Do not forget to consider additional details, such as printing and hardware, as well.

When you consider what type of door cabinets, faucets, hardware and worktops you want it, certain styles should begin to appear. If you do not know what you want, start with what you do not like and that will help see to thrive. Discuss with professionals and they know what works for you.

The shape of the electrical plan
Once you have your layout, consider where your electricity will go. Lighting is one of the most important features in the kitchen, so think about where you need them. Make sure the lights in front of you for all the work and just put light where you need it most. You can then add the accent lighting to highlight certain features, as seen here

Regardless of the type of lighting you go to -. Spotlights hidden, concealed strip lighting, pendant or wall sconce statement - mark up on your plan where each will go and where the switches will be positioned. In an open space or a large kitchen, you might want more than one point switching. It is also a good idea to divide your bulbs into separate circuits, so you can control them independently, giving you more flexibility to create different moods. A dimmer switch always works wonders, too.

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Configure unit island you
If you experience island unit, talk to your contractor about the plumbing and electricity. Depending on the type of subfloor that you have, it may or may not be easy to run a pipe or cable to your island. At least, you'll want a socket at your desk or on the side, but you may also want your island also holds the sink or hob.

A stoves require extractor fan and you might want built-in downdraft one who rose from the kitchen table or the one on the ceiling above. This is generally less complicated to install the tool on the ceiling, as you may have electricity for lighting there, but again, each island extractor to be reckoned with specifications and budget.

electrical cables, water pipes and gas pipes all need to be way below the floor and solid floor can make things complicated (and more expensive) than you had planned. Discuss with your contractor in advance to find out what your options and the cost implications.

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Specify the workbench
There are dozens of different worktop material to choose from, including natural wood, stainless steel and marble industry classic. You can also have more than one kind of material on the surface of a separate: for example, you could have an island in the material contrast to the basic unit worktop, or install bars on overlapping, as shown here

After. You have chosen your worktop, book as early as possible, even though it was one of the last items to be installed. Whatever made to order will have a lead time of at least a couple of weeks and there may be unexpected delays. In some cases, suppliers will need to come to your house for a template for the worktop before it was made, so it's a good idea to ask your kitchen supplier to install the first basic framework that allows the template to take place. suppliers can then work on the unit door and drawer while the shelving section is being created, thus reducing the waiting time. Talking with your suppliers to get a realistic idea of ​​leads expected.

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Meditate splashback
Define your splashback. Do you even want one? A sleek, modern kitchen can look good without splashback, but it's harder to keep the walls clean, even with wipeable paint.

Or, consider only a small upright with a full high splashback behind the stove and / or sink. If you want to be in the same material as your desk, book at the same time. With natural materials such as wood or marble, you want to make sure to stand up straight is from the same batch as your desk so that it blends well. Also, create a separate order to stand upright in the future can be more expensive.

If you opt for full high splashback, decide your ingredients in advance and check out time lead. glass splashbacks in certain colors may take a while to be made and the delivery time for the tiles vary significantly. Ideally, you want to be checked for damage, wait at the site, and is ready for use when the time comes.

Coordination fitting floor
There is much debate about when the kitchen floor to be laid and whether or not it should be running at the bottom of the unit. There are pros and cons to both options, so look into it in advance based on the floor of your choice and make a decision before the start of your project, so you know how much to order and budget.

If you choose natural wood floor, it's a good idea to not run it under the base unit as it prevents the wood from expanding / contracting with the heat and humidity. Conversely run up your unit and hide the edges with a pedestal. However, where you have the equipment, it is recommended to run the floor underneath you all the way like this makes it easier to slide a tool for improvement. Chatting to your supplier to get all the facts before deciding what to do.

Create a schedule decor
When should you decorate? On the one hand, it's a good idea to decorate early to avoid the spray paint or wallpaper paste to get the new unit or floor. On the other hand, newly decorated walls prone to scuffs and scratches when new joinery or floor mounted. Similarly, skirting boards often look better when installed above the new floor to avoid the dreaded beads.

Discuss with your kitchen supplier, but here's my advice:

• Paint the walls with all but the final coat is added and left the skirting board off (if necessary).
• Prime and paint the skirting board, before fixing them, once again left off from coat finish, then in accordance with kitchen units and flooring etc.
• Finally, fix the skirting boards and carefully applied a coat of final paint.
• When using wallpaper, wall preparation first and then hang the paper after everything else has been installed. If you decide to wallpaper first, make sure you have some spare paper from the same batch to replace the scratched area.

Add a personal touch
you can tell a lot about a homeowner with a look in their kitchen. Even with super-minimalist, contemporary style, there will be a curious feature here or there to introduce some personality. That's what makes it look like an easy home design chic intelligent people as opposed to the showroom.

Searching for a way to combine something you love, so that your kitchen is unique. This can be a striking piece of art, a collection of antique vase or a gallery wall of family photographs. Here, favorite kitchen gadgets have pride of place in his own box rack on the wall. Whatever floats your boat, make sure it gets the attention it deserves. It's easy to forget items you love for all measurements, planning and organizing.

enjoy your kitchen!
result of all the careful planning? Your perfect kitchen. No regrets, no "if only ...", no "in hindsight I would not ..." - it's just as you imagine. Planned to perfection and managed projects with confidence. Taking all these factors in advance and prepare each element carefully will allow you to handle your kitchen remodeling calmly and efficiently.

Now all you need to do is sit back, relax, and wait for the compliments to flood in.

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Select the layout right
get the layout right is essential for any kitchen, but the best layout may depend on whether you have (or intend to have) children.

layout is ideal also depends on what kind of environment you want for your kitchen. If you are interested in a kid-free zone, a peninsula or a U-shaped kitchen closes off access at one end of the ideal. It will keep family members clear of the area and from under your feet. In a busy household, restricting passage in and out of the kitchen in this way can be more secure while cooking.

If you prefer to have a crowded room, family-centered, open arrangement with L-shaped layout or island that flows into the living room is the best option. With this type of layout, families can freely access the kitchen, creating a welcoming feel.

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Create a safe preparation and cooking areas
Many families prefer open, sociable kitchen. If so, it is important to let your designer know this, along with details such as how many people live in your home, the age of each child, the preferred style of cooking your family and who usually cooks. This will help them to plan for a safe working environment and comfortable accommodate everyone.

For example, if you want a kitchen that allows teens to access the refrigerator or microwave, it is better to have this equipment on the outskirts of the kitchen, so they are easily accessible but safe from the cook area.

Similarly, a kitchen island with seating in the end will let you keep an eye on young children while cooking, but also secure separate them from the dangers of food preparation and cooking areas.

Specify how you would use an island
If you have room for an island, think about the different ways you want to use. An island with seating, for example, create more multi-purpose kitchen. It became a place to eat, study, do homework ... or for parents to have a glass of wine after the kids have gone to bed.

An induction cooktop on the island makes it easy to engage and allow the children to see and learn as Mum or Dad cooks. In this kitchen, sink on the run behind the stove, but it staggered to the left instead of straight at the back. It's surprising means you can check clear before turning in that direction, which is important if you carry a knife or a pot of boiling water, especially if there are children or pets present.

Or, have a sink in the island itself allows easy cleaning of splashes and spills.

selecting a fuss-free surface
handprint Sticky could be a constant problem with the kids, so chose to surface and finishes that are less likely to appear stain. Fingermarks less visible on the surface of the gloss of the matt, and even less so on a textured stone or wood door, so consider this when choosing the doors and drawer fronts.

When it comes to worktops, look out for materials such as Corian or quartz, which is stain-resistant and durable (but can also be repaired if damaged). Similarly, Silestone is non-porous, but also antibacterial, making it a popular choice for parents of children who are very young.

Go to floor maintenance is easy, too, especially if you have pets and children. Ceramics, concrete or porcelain are popular, hard-wearing option.

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Looking to the future
Plan your kitchen so that it accommodates the changing needs of your family. A family grown produce more waste, so as to include an adequate bin space in your kitchen plan that is easily accessible. Also, if you are interested in teaching your kids to recycle, install the system bin, as shown, to encourage this.

Selecting a fridge and oven large enough to accommodate a meal for a family of four or more. And factor in ample seating and a table big enough for a growing family, along with space for friends future school or other house guests.