Redesigning your kitchen can be a
rewarding experience. Follow the links on the left for tips
and ideas as to how to go about getting ready, keeping organized
and thoughts you should consider.
Ordering kitchen or bathroom cabinets can be a fun, creative
exciting experience. The number of doors styles and colors
and counter top materials are endless. This means that we
can create the exact look you want.
We can supply over 1000 different cabinet colours and sizes.
This means that we can create a functional kitchen to meet
any of your requirements. Our designers only require a sketch
of your existing kitchen. Have a look at our ‘Sample
Layout’ page to get an idea of what that sketch should
include.
The layout possibilities are limited
only by your imagination!
Start by asking yourself these questions:
- Where are the windows, entrances
and exits on my floor plan?
- How much traffic will there
be in my kitchen?
- Will my kitchen be part of
a larger, open "living" area, or will it simply
be a "working kitchen" - a functional area
for preparing meals and cleaning-up?
- How large an area do I have
for the kitchen?
- The following descriptions will help you decide upon
an appropriate layout:
L - Shaped Kitchen
An L - Shaped kitchen is a very popular
choice. It is extremely functional, and does not require
a large area. Depending on the amount of floor area, an
island may be easily added to this design.
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U - Shaped Kitchen
This design offers loads of counter
top area, and ease of movement around the work tri-angle.
However, care must be taken to avoid too many cooks at one
time, which can easily result in a bump 'n grind situation.
The U - Shaped kitchen also provides the option of a peninsula
eating area.
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Galley Kitchen This walk-through kitchen is a very
efficient set-up. Everything is close at hand, which saves
a cook many steps. Constant traffic through the kitchen,
and a limited amount of counter space, are two drawbacks.
In most galley kitchens, space is limited. A narrow, floor
to ceiling pantry along one wall, is one way to make use
of every square inch!
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Single Wall Kitchen When space is limited, this arrangement
is often the solution. By adding an island with a sink or
cooktop, a more functional work triangle is created.
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Open Concept Kitchen
Many new home plans feature the increasingly
popular 'Open Concept' kitchen. In this design, there are
no walls separating the living (family) room, the dining
area, and the kitchen. Although there is frequently a peninsula,
or island, with lower cabinets which acts as a practical,
visual divider.
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