Family life can be hectic.
And as the heart of the home, the kitchen is often where it becomes most chaotic, especially in the mornings when everyone is rushing to get ready for the day. However, a clever kitchen design can simplify your morning regime, ensuring that all your family members are prepared to conquer the day ahead!
Whether you’re changing the existing features of your space or integrating these ideas into a fresh kitchen project, we can help you create an environment that is child-friendly, streamlined and still looks great.It
a logical layout
When considering a new kitchen project for your family the layout is pivotal. For a family-friendly kitchen, you want traffic to flow easily around the space without any collisions. We advise an L-shaped or U-shaped layout. An open-plan kitchen is ideal as it allows easy movement and interaction.
It also gives you a clear line of sight to keep an eye on your family, and creates a sense of togetherness. Opt for wide walkways that prevent crowding and ensure the cooking and food preparation areas are accessible.
smart seating
Including a family-oriented dining space in (or next to) your kitchen makes it more child-friendly, and adds a social element. A cosy dining nook with comfortable seating is a great way to create a welcoming atmosphere for all your family to gather and enjoy meals together. Make sure you choose sturdy and easy-to-clean upholstery materials to simplify the post-meal tidying process.
Ensuring the height of the seats and worktops are appropriate is essential. By thinking of this ahead of time, you can ensure young children and people with mobility difficulties are able to safely and independently access the dining area.
helpful handleless cabinetry
Traditional cabinet handles can sometimes pose a risk to children, so consider handleless cabinets and drawers for your kitchen design. These enhance the look of your kitchen, and reduce the chance of accidental bumps and scrapes.
The flat frontage and carefully concealed pulls also make handleless kitchens slightly more difficult for younger children to access, keeping the contents of your cupboards out of the reach of eager little fingers. Additionally, handleless cabinetry is easy to attach child locks to if you need them.
appliance safety
Where you place your appliances is important for efficiency, but it’s also worth considering the reach of children, and where they’re likely to spend time.
Many of our appliances have special safety features, such as stovetops with touch controls that can be locked when not in use. Another idea when placing your appliances is to artfully conceal them within your units – out of sight is often out of mind with youngsters.
luminous lighting
Depending on the time of year, lighting plays a significant role, particularly in the winter when you want to get to those kitchen essentials in the early morning rush.
To provide easier access and brighten your space, different lighting arrangements can help with the ergonomics of your design. From handleless trim lighting, helping you to navigate through your space, to panel lighting under cabinetry to illuminate your worktops, adding additional lighting features can improve the function of your kitchen and make it easier to access for all the family.
ingenious storage and open shelving
Adding some ingenious storage solutions and open shelving into a family-friendly kitchen design can bring remarkable benefits. They improve the functionality and look of the space, making daily routines smoother and more enjoyable for everyone.
As well as this, adding open shelving as a storage solution is a stylish way to display your frequently used items and stow away essentials quickly. It also encourages children to engage with the kitchen, giving them a sense of involvement and responsibility.
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