By Kai Iris
Kitchens are such a unique space. There is something about them that makes people want to get creative. Maybe because the kitchen is the place that represents the home, and by extension represents you. There a very few rules when it comes to kitchen design. There is usually a sink, a cooking surface, appliances, cabinets, and a place to eat. But beyond that it really is a space where you can let your imagination go wild. Because kitchens are so different from the rest of home design, designing kitchens has become a specialty. Kitchen designers know a lot about what’s available, and how to bring it all together. The right designer can make you a dream kitchen that you will never wish to leave.
- Hire a Designer: We all have some definite kitchen design ideas. But kitchens are complicated, and they require many elements to come together in a practical way. A kitchen designer understands how to balance beauty with functionality. The need to consider the electrical, plumbing, and engineering, and the limitations of your space. Your designer will try to follow your vision, while considering the realities of fitting appliances into the flow and size of the kitchen. A designer will have a comprehensive understanding of the materials available and which of them work best together. And if it all goes right, they will take your ideas and make them better.
- Collect Your Dreams: We live in an amazing age, where we can see all the creative things people have done, and we can just bookmark them or save them to a folder. We have the privilege to tour amazing homes all day long, and in the process, become quite knowledgeable about what works. And more importantly, what we love. Don’t be shy about what you want. If you see something you like in a multimillion-dollar house. Make a note of it. If you don’t have the budget for it. Your designer might be able to recreate the essence of it with different materials.
- Be Bold: Life is too short to sit in a boring kitchen that missed its potential. If you want something original, you must have some courage. This is the reason you hired a professional. Designers don’t want to do boring kitchens either. If you want to get the most from your designer let them push the boundaries. They want to make a stunning kitchen just as much as you do.
Making your dream kitchen can be everything you hoped it would be. Surround yourself with information, good advice, and be clear about what you want. Then let the experts take you there.
