Planning a Kitchen Office
Designing a kitchen office can mean anything from providing a flat space for a message pad to building in a complete computer desk with keyboard/laptop shelf, monitor, CPU and the requisite line or wireless router for on-line connections. Either way, this dedicated area can provide the cook with a place to read cookbooks, plan their […]
Read More..>>Sound Design to Control Noise
Sound design is an element that many designers overlook. By sound design we mean the things you do to control sound in your environment. This covers everything from sound reduction to systems for music and multimedia sound. Anyone with a house full of active kids knows how much sound they can generate. Add in noisy […]
Read More..>>Electrical Outlets and Controls as Design Elements
Outlets and Other Power Sources
Kitchens require many electrical outlets for the numerous appliances used regularly. Because many of these appliances draw considerable voltage, particularly those with heating elements, your electrician will install numerous circuits dedicated to the kitchen alone. Standard practice is to have every outlet above a counter on alternate circuits with its neighbors. […]
Kitchen Lighting
We feel that well designed lighting contributes more to the function of your new kitchen than any other system. This is in part because many of us have never worked in a well lit kitchen with a range of lighting options available within easy reach. Good lighting can make a small kitchen seem bigger and […]
Read More..>>Air in the Kitchen: Heating, Cooling and Ventilation as Design Elements
Fresh, clean air is a necessity in a kitchen where cooking smells, heat and waste all contribute to an atmosphere that must be vented out of the house. This ventilation becomes a design consideration because the vents themselves can represent a considerable presence in the budget and the room, often contributing architectural interest along with […]
Read More..>>Kitchen Systems as Design Elements: Water, Sinks and Faucets
The sink is the central point of many kitchens. It serves as a water source, a clean-up area, and, with a disposal, a waste removal site. It is connected to hot and cold water lines, drains and vents, dishwashers, disposals and other appliances requiring a flow of water. Sinks are made of metal, ceramic, manmade […]
Read More..>>Kitchen Systems As Design Elements
In the site category Hidden Kitchen we looked at all the hidden systems you must consider when beginning the design process. In this category we’re going to consider those systems as design elements in your new kitchen. These systems are not just obstructions or necessary functional parts of your kitchen, they determine to a great […]
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