With kitchens brisbane deciding on a new kitchen is a major decision and one most families make only once in a decade. With this in mind, it’s crucial that you make the right choices to ensure that your new kitchen is a dream rather than a nightmare! Buying stylish cabinets and state-of-the-art appliances is all very well, but your kitchen will only be as good as its layout. Large or small, getting the layout right can make a major difference to your finished room. With kitchens brisbane, this is easily achievable. Here are a few hints and tips on how to make the most of your kitchen layout:

The Galley Kitchen

Galley kitchens are often found where space is limited and are typically long and narrow. In a galley kitchen, all cabinets and appliances run along one wall.

Planning tips:

• Choose multi-functional appliances wherever possible in order to save space (e.g.: a washer-dryer is a much better option than trying to squeeze 2 separate appliances in).
• If possible, opt for integrated appliances as this will give a much more uniform look in a long narrow kitchen.
• Try to keep all of your appliances under the countertop as this will give you a more spacious preparation area. Microwaves can be mounted on brackets, again freeing up space on the countertop.
• Keep the hob and the sink close together.

The Double Galley

Similar to the galley kitchen but with cabinets and appliances running along 2 facing walls.

Planning tips:

• Full height cabinets and appliances should be kept to one end of the countertop in order to maximize space.
• Ensure that the distance between countertops (or cabinets) on either side is at least 40 inches.

The L Shaped Kitchen

In the L shaped kitchen, cabinets and appliances typically run along adjacent walls. This is a particularly good shape for a kitchen and can be adapted to suit many different purposes.

Planning tips:

• Aim to have your refrigerator, oven and sink no more than 3 feet from each other.
• Use one leg of the L for cabinets and appliances and the other for your dining table.
• If corner areas are difficult to access, visit one of the larger kitchen stockists (KITCHENS BRISBANE) where you’ll find a large range of imaginative storage solutions.

Designer Kitchens

The U shaped kitchen

In the U shaped kitchen, cabinets and appliances run round 3 walls of the room.

Planning tips:

• Ensure that you maximize available space, particularly in corner areas.
• Position your refrigerator towards the end of a countertop run for easy access.
• Ensure that your positioning of cabinets and major appliances does not allow open doors to obstruct other units or areas.
• Invest in quality lighting. Kitchens Brisbane offer an excellent range of kitchen lighting systems and these can make a huge difference to the overall look of your room. U shaped kitchens have a tendency to be darker than other layouts so it’s well worth saving a little bit of your budget for lighting.
• Add interest by including one or two cabinets with glass doors to enable you to display your crystal or other glassware.

Just ask us at Danish Kitchens Brisbane and we will be able to design your perfect kitchen, regardless of the shape.