As we all know that a kitchen is the heart of a home, it must be designed carefully. Kitchen is a busy zone which has transformed into a multi-functional space overtime; therefore, a generic design will never work for you.
To achieve the perfect balance of style and functionality, you must personalize your kitchen space and by embracing a modular kitchen design, you can effortlessly personalize your kitchen design.
Let’s learn in this guide how to create a personalized kitchen.
Planning on creating a personalized modular kitchen? Here’s how to do it
A modular kitchen design stands out from your regular kitchen design because a modular kitchen design always gets customized to suit an individual user’s needs. From layout to the module design, every aspect gets personalized when you choose a modular kitchen. The reason being that every kitchen user has a unique usage pattern and tailoring the kitchen design according to the user’s requirement will enhance kitchen functionality. A tailored design for a modular kitchen also showcases your lifestyle.
Now let’s take a look at the steps you should be taking to design a personalized modular kitchen design.
What are the steps to creating a personalized modular kitchen design?
Step 1: Find a design style for your modular kitchen that resonates with you:
There are different kitchen design styles that you should check out; some of the popular styles are- traditional, modern, contemporary, cottage kitchen, Mediterranean kitchen style, etc. Explore these kitchen styles to identify the defining features and select a style that complements your interior design theme. If you have designed a contemporary apartment, then your kitchen should flaunt the contemporary theme as well. Explore the latest modular kitchen designs to find inspiration. Play around with color, textures to create an elegant kitchen design that reflects your preferences.
Check out this quick tip from Architect Sandeep Kumar, Principal Architect at DeFine Design!
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Step 2: Select a functional layout for your modular kitchen:
Once you decide the kitchen design style, you should move onto the next phase which is layout selection. Your modular kitchen must be functional. While personalizing your modular kitchen design, stay focused on enhancing kitchen functionality. Measure the amount of space you have, and study the different layouts to find a layout that will help you maximize the amount of space you have in the kitchen.
If you have a narrow kitchen space, you may consider creating a luxury parallel modular kitchen design. For an open kitchen plan, the L- shaped modular kitchen design will be perfect. Consider how your kitchen will be used, and select the appropriate layout.
Step 3: Create a focal point in your modular kitchen design:
Define your kitchen by creating a focal point that reflects your style and preferences. It can be anything; the element should enhance the kitchen’s aesthetics. You may select an element such as a multi-functional kitchen island that will not only enhance kitchen functionality, but will also capture the attention of your guests the moment they walk into the modular kitchen.
It might also be your kitchen countertop, or a set of open shelves displaying indoor plants. The focal point will be the defining feature of your personalized kitchen space. So, choose wisely.
Step 4: Customize your storage zone to keep your kitchen organized:
If you want to create a personalized kitchen space, tailor your storage zone. Your storage needs are unique therefore, you must select storage modules that offer you adequate storage space for every item you want to store, along with enhancing accessibility.
Depending on your kitchen design theme, you should select cabinets and drawers with or without hardware. For traditional, classic kitchen design, cabinets with knobs and pulls would be the perfect choice. If you want to create a modern kitchen design or a contemporary style modular kitchen, you should select built-in cabinets.
Create a separate pantry unit, spice racks, and insert organizers to keep your items sorted. Position your storage zone to keep your ingredients and utensils accessible. Install a cabinet to store all your small appliances. It will help the kitchen be more organized and enhance functionality by making everything accessible to you.
Conclusion: Follow these steps to create a flawless personalized kitchen space that you will love and cherish forever.
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