KEY TO YOUR HOME 2020

24 / KEY TOYOUR HOME renovations Kitchen Plan the kitchen so that the busiest areas, namely the fridge, stove and kitchen sink are located in roughly a triangle shape. This makes for a very efficient cook space where you don’t have to move around too much. Make sure you have enough countertop space for food preparation. Make sure you have enough space for on-the-counter items like the toaster oven, coffee machine and bread basket. Power points are important in the kitchen. Make sure you have enough and that they are placed in convenient locations. Place your fridge in an easily accessible location, making sure that you can open the doors without hitting anything. Also make sure your fridge isn’t backed into the wall as it’ll need ventilation. Consider using wall hooks to hang up items that you use often, like pots, pans and other cooking utensils. Make sure that the kitchen materials you use, like tiles and cabinet fronts, can withstand heat, humidity and grease. If you’re using a burner hob, place it further away from the window. Sudden gusts of winds can disrupt your cooking. If you plan on doing a lot of heavy cooking, consider installing a door to close off the kitchen. This will prevent cooking fumes from entering the rest of the home. Design by Eighty Two