KITCHENS | An Architect Explains

A Kitchen is a room or part of a room used for cooking and food preparation. It may also be used for dining and entertaining. A kitchen is typically equipped with a stove, a sink, a refrigerator, kitchen countertop and kitchen cabinets. In addition there may be a microwave oven, a dishwasher and other electric appliances. In the design of the kitchens, the arrangement of the ‘work areas’, the fixtures, the positioning of doors and windows, the materials used for countertops, backsplashes and the types of accessories are important to make it very efficient. An Architect explains all these aspects……

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PLANNING A KITCHEN | An Architect Explains

It’s worth finding out how to design a kitchen – even if you’re using a kitchen designer or architect because knowing what’s involved in the process will help you determine how many cupboards, drawers, shelves and appliances you’ll be able to incorporate into your new kitchen or give a detailed brief to your designer. An Architect helps you plan your kitchen…..

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KITCHEN MATERIALS AND ACCESSORIES | An Architect Explains

In designing a kitchen, the accessories, fixtures and kitchen surfaces need careful consideration. The surfaces need to be finished with additional, durable, scratch and stain resistant materials to protect them and to give the Kitchen a finished and neat appearance. An Architect recommends the best material options for kitchen counter tops and back splashes with their advantages and disadvantages……

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