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A kitchen is more than just a collection of cabinets, electrical appliances and a sink. Convenient working heights and comfortable and spacious working depths are the results of logical thinking and planning. Different heights from 860 to 1040mm take account of human anatomy and also allow, among other aspects, for the increasing average size of the human physique. The plinth too provides space for drawers and large capacity pull-outs. The variable depths make for spacious working surfaces and storage space - whatever the size of the room and your requirements. We offer a sophisticated and thoroughly flexible programme that also extensively takes account of your own ideas.
Since human beings do not come in standard sizes, working surfaces should also be flexible in height and depth to suit different sizes and working stages. Individuality and flexibility are needed in designing kitchens to fit in with human nature. Keeping distances short and working procedures comfortable, with different working heights and depths, in addition to avoiding unnecessary movements makes for ergonomics in your kitchen
Kitchen Shapes
The shape of your kitchen can reduce the possibilities open to you dramatically; however with a qualified kitchen designer most obstacles can be overcome so don’t loose heart.
The most common kitchen shapes are:
- U-Shaped Kitchens
- L-Shaped Kitchens
- Galley Kitchens
U-Shaped Kitchens
U- shaped kitchens are exactly that U-shaped and usually a main kitchen resource such as cooker, fridge and sink within ones of the three sides. The U-shaped kitchen is ideal for large kitchen rooms and large families as it offer the most space for a working kitchen.
If designed properly you can adjust one side of the U-shape to incorporate a kitchen breakfast bar, or if there is enough space within the flooring of the kitchen a dining table can be set. U-shape kitchens usually incorporate a lot of cupboard space, again this needs to be paid attention to because too many cupboards can create an adverse feel to the kitchen making it too busy, a quality designer will always suggest blending in glass or large display cupboard cases to balance the busy look and add more attractiveness to the kitchen as a whole.
L-Shaped Kitchens
This type of kitchen layout is popular as it provides a working functional kitchen with worktops, sink cooker and fridge but also allows for further kitchen room space to be utilised for other purposes such as a dining table, larder or walk in cupboard.
The L-shaped kitchen means that the cost of a fully fitted kitchen with other room shapes is reduced. Allowing more budget spend for accessories such as cooker, fridge and kitchen fittings.
Galley Kitchens
A galley kitchen usually runs alongside one side of a long thin room, galley kitchens can be ideal for smaller buildings with odd room shapes. Most kitchen fittings and appliances can be used within a galley kitchen and can have a number of worktop surfaces which make it as functional as other shaped kitchens.
Twin Galley
A twin galley (two way galley) kitchen usually runs along side two adjacent walls with a walkway through the middle. More often than not a twin galley kitchen has little space for seating areas within the working kitchen. However a good kitchen designer can allow for a flat wall facing breakfast bar with under worktop seating which can used for dining.
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