Social Kitchen Design Ideas

The kitchen being a place that is now being popularly referred to as the social kitchen speaks volume of how the space has transitioned over the years. earlier being only used to cook a meal the modern kitchen has witnessed a massive transition. Whether it is a space to socialize, to entertain or even hangout over a glass of wine after a long day, the kitchen of today does need to be multifunctional to cater these needs. A lot of thought therefore goes into the design of the layout, the type of cabinetry, the finishing, the utilization of colors on the walls and cabinetry, the type of lighting-both artificial and natural, ventilation and a whole lot more. All these aspects are required to come together in harmony for the space to be functional as a modern kitchen. We will explore each of these principles in detail and cover it in-depth in the days to come. The essentials of any kithcen design plan is the placement of the kitchen triangle. This comprises the placements of the sink, the stove and the refrigerator at a distance that is not more that 6-8 feet. The concept is that further they they are placed from one other the more distance you would have to cover to reach them. These three elements are the basic of even kitchen that are being constantly used and thus must be placed in close proximity of each other. The use of colors also plays a important role in determining how the room will look and feel. Kitchens need to be reflect as being  a space that is warm and inviting and therefore must reflect in its color. Contrasting or lighter ton colors can be used for the cabinetry as this would help in creating the required balance of palettes in the room.