italian inspired kitchen design
hi, i'm nadia geller interior designer forhomestyler. and i'm going to help you choose a kitchen design for your remodel. it may seem overwhelming at first, but todaywe'll break it down to a few basic elements you need to think about. first off, consider the 4 basic kitchen designs:like this one with an island... there's also: galley, u-shaped and l-shaped. this is your biggest decision right here,so you should make it first. i always like to visualize my ideas usingdesign software. there are some good ones on the web now. this one, homestyler, is afree, online program that lets you design
your kitchen in 2d and 3d so you can get apretty good idea of what your kitchen will look like. if you're stumped for ideas, startwith one from the gallery of pre-made designs. now, to the appliances. i am going to experimentwith different brands and finishes... and play around with different combinations. consider your "work triangle" -- the spaceyou cover when going from stove to sink to refrigerator. what is most natural and efficientfor you? use the program to explore where you wantthese appliances. it can really help erase any indecision you may have! once you've decided on a layout and your appliances,it's a good time to visit a showroom. be sure
to print out your designs and itemized productlist directly from homestyler and bring them with you there you can touch and feel the appliances,surfaces and fixtures and see if they really live up to your expectations. you may feeldifferently after you've seen the real thing. above all else, your kitchen should save youtime and effort. with that in mind, take inventory of yourkitchen's appliances and tools. hanging pots and pans from above can be agreat space saver, but if you're on the short side and you cook a lot, this may not be agood solution. think of the things you use most and makesure they're easy to get to.
and storage: make sure you have a place foreverything. are you okay with the coffee maker out on the counter all day, or do you wantan appliance garage for it? once you've made your major decisions, youcan print out your designs and make some notes on them. that way you can remember why youliked or disliked a particular finish or appliance. and remember to share your designs with friendsfor feedback. now you're on your way to a fabulous new kitchenthat suits you and your family perfectly. i'm nadia geller. to start designing yourdream kitchen today, go to homestyler.com