From The Home Guide - your renovation and building resource
Before you start ask yourself how you will use your kitchen and what sort of look you want.
How many people do you usually cook for, how many of you cook, do you have any special needs (such as higher benches) and do you like to cook together? What sort of cooking do you like to do – and do you entertain a lot? What other activities will take place in your kitchen – dining, paperwork, using a computer?
Here's a wish-list to help kick start your planning.
| Essential | Nice to have | Not Important | Comments | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| How many cooks, any special needs? | ||||
| More bench space, island bench | ||||
| New bench tops – laminate, wood, granite, concrete, Corian | ||||
| New sink, double sink | ||||
| New taps, pull out faucet for rinsing, water filter | ||||
| Dishwasher, all in one or separate drawers | ||||
| A wall oven and hobs, or all in one stove | ||||
| Microwave, grill oven | ||||
| Ventilation, rangehood or downdraft | ||||
| Appliance cupboard for smaller appliances | ||||
| Space for special appliances such as coffee machine | ||||
| Waste disposal unit | ||||
| Built in rubbish bin, recycling bins | ||||
| New cupboards, or new doors and handles | ||||
| A big pantry that’s easy to organise | ||||
| Lots of drawers or pull-outs | ||||
| Big pot drawer | ||||
| Shelves for cook books, jars | ||||
| Fridge, freezer, separate drink fridge | ||||
| Natural light – big windows, skylights | ||||
| General lighting, feature lighting for effect, dimmers | ||||
| Good task lighting – work areas, pantry, cupboards | ||||
| Plenty of power points – benches, pantry, appliances | ||||
| Cables for TV, Internet | ||||
| Eating area, sit at bench top | ||||
| Access to entertaining areas – indoor, outdoor | ||||
| Family living area, TV area | ||||
| Home office, computer area | ||||
| Entertaining area, bar, drink storage | ||||
| Wall finish – paint, paper, tiles | ||||
| Floors – tiles, wood, cork, vinyl | ||||
| Doors – wood, painted, glass, laminated board | ||||
| Window treatments – blinds, curtains, sun protection |
How many cooks, any special needs?
More bench space, island bench
New bench tops – laminate, wood, granite, concrete, Corian
New sink, double sink
New taps, pull out faucet for rinsing, water filter
Dishwasher, all in one or separate drawers
A wall oven and hobs, or all in one stove
Microwave, grill oven
Ventilation, rangehood or downdraft
Appliance cupboard for smaller appliances
Space for special appliances such as coffee machine
Waste disposal unit
Built in rubbish bin, recycling bins
New cupboards, or new doors and handles
A big pantry that’s easy to organise
Lots of drawers or pull-outs
Big pot drawer
Shelves for cook books, jars
Fridge, freezer, separate drink fridge
Natural light – big windows, skylights
General lighting, feature lighting for effect, dimmers
Good task lighting – work areas, pantry, cupboards
Plenty of power points – benches, pantry, appliances
Cables for TV, Internet
Eating area, sit at bench top
Access to entertaining areas – indoor, outdoor
Family living area, TV area
Home office, computer area
Entertaining area, bar, drink storage
Wall finish – paint, paper, tiles
Floors – tiles, wood, cork, vinyl
Doors – wood, painted, glass, laminated board
Window treatments – blinds, curtains, sun protection
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