5 mistakes to avoid in your kitchen design

The kitchen is one of the most important places in our home. Whether it is to prepare a snack or a complete three-course dinner: all in all we spend quite some time behind the counter. It is therefore important that the kitchen is not only beautiful but also practical.

There are a number of mistakes that you have to avoid in order to be able to use the kitchen optimally 'with full enthusiasm'. We list them below.

1. The kitchen triangle
The kitchen triangle is of great importance for optimum work flow in the kitchen. The kitchen triangle? That is the space between the sink, the stove and the refrigerator in which you do most of the work. Free access is absolutely essential here. Whether you have a U-shaped or L-shaped kitchen: the legs  of this imaginary triangle cannot be too long or too short. If they are too long, cooking will become more tiring because you have to move too much. Too short is also not good because you then have too little room for maneuver and you and others get in the way.

2. Storage space
A coffee maker, a kitchen robot, a kettle, ... Handy appliances, but they take up some space. And even if you have a large worksheet, sometimes you want to keep everything neat and tidy. The problem is that those devices often do not have the easiest shape and / or dimensions to put them in a cupboard. Keep this in mind and provide cabinets that are long and deep enough! And you never have too much storage space. Consider, for example, the space above the refrigerator. Perhaps not the most accessible space, but ideal for storing things that you use less often.

3. Lighting
Don't underestimate the importance of good lighting in your kitchen! You should not only be able to taste but also see well when you stand behind the pots. You should provide three types of lighting for this . General, direct lighting above the places where you work. Practical lighting, for example in the cupboards. And finally atmospheric lighting to highlight that beautiful kitchen island.

4. Kitchen island
A kitchen island gives a luxurious and spacious appearance. However, it is not always wise to provide a kitchen island in the kitchen. For example due to lack of space. The island may be blocking the previously discussed kitchen triangle. The ideal island is at least 1.2 m to 1.5 m long and a good half meter deep, according to professionals. If you have a kitchen that is only 2 by 4 meters in size, then you immediately understand that it makes no sense. If you can, then of course you have a lot of extra storage options and work space. kitchen planner nz

5. Ventilation
Just like good lighting, good ventilation is also crucial in the kitchen. It is not really nice to be able to guess what was prepared the night before ... A good extractor has the task of briefly removing odors and vapors during cooking. But you must also regularly clean or replace the filters. Otherwise, those cooking smells will only continue to circulate, even if you have the hood on. Also opening the window ajar during and after cooking will ensure that the cooking odors disappear faster.

A fall in variable rates is being initiated, but for how long?

From 1 January the energy bill for people with a variable rate will fall by 2.5%. We calculated this on the basis of the three largest energy suppliers , Nuon / Vattenfall , Eneco and Essent . They recently announced that the electricity and gas rates remain the same. Subtract the lower taxes from that and you will end up with a lower energy bill.The only question is; for how long?

What was that again?
Freshen up. In the Netherlands you can opt for fixed or variable rates . Do you opt for fixed rates? Then you pay the same amount for the duration of your energy contract . If you opt for variable rates, energy prices can rise or fall twice a year (in June and December).

Calculate sum
The price that you pay for your energy consists of three elements:
• grid management costs
• delivery costs
• taxes
From January 1, 2020, the total energy bill will therefore fall. The delivery costs remain the same and the network management costs go up slightly. But because taxes are falling, there is nevertheless a lower energy bill. This means that the average bill for multi-person households will fall by around € 70 a year.

Expectation for the future
Pricewise director, Hans de Kok , indicates that network management costs will increase further in the coming years. De Kok: " In the future, network operators must pass on higher costs and investments in the network to consumers." According to De Kok, it will be a few tens of dollars a year. He also expects the tax burden to increase from 2021. Consequences that could result in a higher energy bill after 2020. Well, a big comment.

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Fixed rates cheaper than variable rates
If we set variable rates against fixed rates, people with fixed rates pay less. Even now the variable rates are going to fall. They are on average still around € 75 cheaper per year.

If we are still commenting; here is another one. The energy bill does not decrease for all Dutch people with a variable rate. Households that use a lot of gas will pay more taxes. As a result, these people do not benefit from the decline.

What you can do
Unfortunately, you cannot do much about rising network management costs. What you can do is make the switch to a cheaper energy supplier . You do this by filling in our energy comparator. You can see how much you can save on energy in no time . In addition to offering great discounts on your energy bill, we can also offer you our free Outing Discount card (worth € 69.95). This allows you to experience the best days out for a year with substantial discounts! There you have it; white-bearded men dressed in red robes are not the only ones who bring presents.

With a kitchen island you give the kitchen a nice spatial atmosphere

In most houses you still see a traditional straight kitchen interior design or a corner kitchen. But the kitchen island or cooking island is on the rise. With a kitchen island you have a lot of possibilities to organize your kitchen in a totally different way. It provides a beautiful spatial effect, provided you have enough space in your kitchen and also ensures that there is enough space around the island. And it also provides more cosiness and atmosphere, not only because of its appearance, but also because you really create a focal point in your kitchen, where the whole family can come together.

A kitchen island provides more contact
When you are working in a corner kitchen , you often stand with your back to the rest of the kitchen interior design. Are you working on a kitchen island, then you automatically have much more contact with your environment. Certainly when you have an open kitchen, you can also keep in touch with the living room that way. In this way, the kitchen really becomes the beating heart of your home, where you meet to cook and eat together. If you choose to expand your kitchen island with a sitting area or a bar, then your children can sit comfortably by and talk about their day while you prepare the food.

Enough space needed
You can't just place a kitchen island in every kitchen interior design. You must have enough space for it. In principle, you must assume a total surface of at least 20 square meters. Moreover, you need a free passage of at least one meter to be able to move around sufficiently and to be able to organize your kitchen as practically as possible. Along the wall where the traditional kitchen layout has the counter, you still have room for a beautiful cupboard wall . And of course you can also expand the island with a sitting area with bar stools.

Many styles possible
You can get a kitchen island in every conceivable style. Very popular are the models with a natural stone or concrete work surface combined with white cupboards. But materials such as metal, stainless steel, chrome, plastic and glass also contribute to a modern style. For a rural atmosphere you can, for example, use (oak) wood , stone and granite. Especially in combination with a large stove, this is absolutely beautiful. And do you want a kitchen with a classic look?? Consider dark wood colors, brass, bronze or marble. Because the kitchen island has a central place in your kitchen, it can emphasize the style of your interior even more. That effect becomes even greater when the island also fits in with the style of the surrounding spaces, such as your living room when it has an open connection with your kitchen.

The counter top
If you want to use your kitchen island for eating as well as for cooking, it is important to think carefully about choosing the counter top . Of course you have to be able to work well on it, you want it to be scratch-resistant and also resistant to heat and moisture, but it is also the eye-catcher of your kitchen island. You have many different options. In a modern kitchen, a concrete worktop looks great. If you want a kitchen with a more rural or classic look, then a granite worktop is very nice .

Lots of extra work and storage space
A kitchen island in your kitchen gives you a lot of extra storage space in the form of cupboards and drawers. This also makes it a lot easier to keep your kitchen tidy. In the cabinets in the island you can nicely clean up all your pans, casserole dishes and the like, in the drawers your cookware. That way you always have everything you need at hand. Of course, what is also delicious is the worktop, which is much wider than a traditional countertop. This also makes it much nicer to cook together. Moreover, you no longer get in each other's way so quickly, because you can approach the kitchen island from different sides.

Route the pipes and move the extraction system
Of course there are also a few hooks and eyes on a kitchen island. You must move or extend all facilities that are standard in the wall to the center of the room. Electricity for your electric hob, the water pipe and the drain for your sink and of course the extraction system. That can all be arranged easily, but it is more work than with a standard kitchen setup. Fortunately, extractor hoods can now also simply hang freely or be incorporated in the ceiling. There are even hotplates, in which the extraction system is already incorporated. Completely invisible and yet effective.

A rinsing island
In addition to a kitchen island, you can also choose a kitchen island or a peninsula in your kitchen. A sink island is very similar to a kitchen island, but the difference is that you have a sink instead of a hob. That of course means that you have to place the hob in a different place in your kitchen. For example, you can choose to place another kitchen unit along the wall. Because you already have enough cupboard space in your island, you no longer need to mount wall units above that kitchen unit, so that your kitchen retains its spatial appearance. With a rinsing island you must of course bear in mind that you have to pull the water pipe through and have a drain made in the middle of your kitchen.

A peninsula, also for smaller kitchens: Italian kitchens and bathrooms of quality
A peninsula is a rectangular block that is placed with the short side against the wall. You only have to provide enough walking space on one side and all pipes and connections can simply come out of the wall. This makes a peninsula also very suitable for smaller kitchens where the space is too limited for a kitchen island.

Is your kitchen not getting smaller?
What many people are still afraid of is that a kitchen island will make the space smaller. Understandable, because you feel your kitchen is a lot fuller than when you place the counter and the cupboards along the walls. The center of your kitchen will then in principle remain free. In most cases you will place your dining table and chairs there, but those eyes are not as massive as such a large counter in the middle of the room. Certainly if you do not have a kitchen of 20 square meters, but have to do with a few meters less, the space will indeed become full quickly. There are, however, a number of tips to make your kitchen with a kitchen island look spacious.

Tips to keep your kitchen spacious
To begin with, you should try not to overfill the space and make optimum use of the storage space in the kitchen island. Then you no longer need to place tall cupboards. If you still need more cupboard space, consider a wall-to-wall floating cupboard next to your kitchen island. You thereby create a sense of space. And if you have a niche in your kitchen, you can also use it by installing shelves in it. You can hang kitchen utensils on racks or bars that you attach to the island, the ceiling or the wall. This saves space and is also particularly decorative.

Note the mutual relationships
Finally, you can also store many things on shelves, which you prefer to place high. Use storage bins or boxes to make it look neat and tidy. And always keep a close eye on mutual relationships, for example by working with height differences. In addition to a kitchen island, for example, you can very well set up a table at headroom with a set of stools around it. But with little space, you can also choose to integrate the table into your island.

Useful optical tricks
And then there are also a number of optical 'tricks', making your kitchen appear larger and more spacious. In the first place you always do well to let in as much daylight as possible. Daylight gives a sense of space. The same applies to the use of white or other light colors in your interior. And you can also make the room look bigger by keeping the corners free. That way you ensure longer lines of sight around your kitchen island and that also gives a spatial effect.

Why choose a cooking island?
If you have the space, it will of course add a lot to your kitchen. A central meeting place for your family and friends to cook, dine and drink together. Lots of extra storage space. Lots of extra workspace. A kitchen island is itself an atmospheric element in your kitchen and also emphasizes the style of your kitchen. The possibilities in terms of different styles, materials and accessories are enormous, so why not opt ​​for a kitchen island?

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