some thoughts about kitchens
You spend a lot of time in this room! Most of the time this means work! Storing groceries, preparing food, cooking and cleaning up. Ergo the kitchen is a workplace - which means function has to come first, but it still should look nice!
'Form follows function - that has been misunderstood. Form and function should be one, joined in a spiritual union.' (Frank Lloyd Wright)
... in the kitchen this union is extremely important.
If you would like to know more about kitchen design and other kitchen related topics then follow the link - where design and food meet.
Re-doing the kitchen is a major investment - before you go ahead with it you should spend some time analyzing your needs and wishes. Like:
- how many persons are - on a daily base - in your household
- how much of this kitchen 'stuff' (dishes, small appliances, tools etc) do we really use often, do you have things you actually don't use anymore
- do you love to cook
- ...
As your designer we will lead you through this process and will give input and ideas on layout, material and color - but you as the user have to determine the direction and ultimately you have to make decisions.
some 'crazy' thoughts...
To find your way - you need to dream and also explore the not so usual ideas - here are some:
- get rid of at least 1/3 of all the things you store today in your kitchen
- don't care what your neighbors have or what your mother in law says you need
- the meal itself will not be better if you spend more money on the kitchen cabinets - but you personally could be in a better mood
- work in the kitchen should not be a 'one-woman-show' - husband and kids should also participate - therefore give them some room
- the kitchen is the center of your daily life - let's make it the center of your home - the point where family and friend meet
ready?
Don't worry - it's really not this complicated - we will guide you through the process - ask some provocative questions and give you some ideas ... - just contact us! See you soon!
(disclaimer: We are neither interior designers nor interior architects. We are in no way affiliated with any vendors and do not accept commissions or referral fees.)
