Kitchens by Riland

Not everybody can afford for a big kitchen these days. With the cost of space shooting up in urban areas, the size of the whole house comes down and people decide to reduce the kitchen size. So when very less space is allotted to the design of the kitchen, one has to be very careful in utilizing the small space available to bring in efficiency. Utilization of the space becomes an important criterion in a small kitchen. Hence one have to decide what are the accessories or appliances needed basically for the small kitchen. All such appliances must find a place in the small kitchen. If beautifully planned, even a small kitchen can hold all the necessary fittings at the same place will not look cramped. The sink and space beneath the sink can be designed in such a way that space is utilized and the storage space is tucked away from visibility. Wall mounted cabinets also can be installed to ensure more storage space for provisions and utensils.

Appliances purchased have to be for smaller size to fit to a small kitchen. The colors chosen, the tiles and the curtain design all have to be thought thoroughly to give an image of spaciousness instead of congestion. The refrigerator, the oven, water purifier, mixer, food processor, all have to be scaled down either to the necessity or in terms of size. All the corners must be used effectively like a corner rack or cabinets in a small kitchen. It is better to design a small kitchen in the software programme first to ensure the utility factor and also the appearance factor before deciding anything with respect to small kitchen design.

In today’s lifestyle, in urban areas, single bedroom apartments or studio apartments are becoming popular. People moving from their home will need such a small house to accommodate which is smaller in size. Mostly only one person will use the apartment or house; hence small kitchens will be a smart choice. The time spent in the kitchen will normally be less when compared to other households. The appliances that are needed will be different if the person residing is not familiar with cooking activities. For example, for a single person, who is not very keen in all kinds of cooking activities, oven and baking accessories need not be installed at all. Instead, a microwave can be placed for heating or reheating purposes. A coffee machine should find a place in such kind of small kitchens. Also a toaster, a sand-witch maker, a smaller fridge and a stove with single burner will be necessity items needed for such a lifestyle.