Architecture and Interior Design of Modern Kitchens

When considering the architecture and interior design of modern kitchens, we must take into account the activities that will be carried out there and how many people will be involved.

 

We must keep in mind the area to cook, to prepare, to wash, to freeze, to store and of course to eat. When we are clear about the activities that are going to be carried out in our kitchen, then we must know the furniture we need to carry them out.

Since prehistory and thanks to the discovery of fire, the kitchen began its evolution until it became the exclusive food preparation space that we know today. Over the years, the kitchen has gained great importance within architecture and interior design, being in many cases the central point around which everything related to the distribution of the building is developed.

Large kitchens that have surpassed their initial function to become meeting places and others that are more functional and integrated into small homes.

Correct orientation of kitchens

The kitchen is a space that, due to its function, tends to be hotter than the rest of the house. Kitchen design must take into account that the correct orientation is Northeast or Northwest. The north orientation is the coldest due to the movement of the sun. If we orient the kitchen towards the north we can cool it naturally.

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We must take into account that the proper use of a kitchen does not depend only on the dimensions of the space. It is more important that we achieve a kitchen design with the necessary furniture and correct communications between them.

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The kitchen is a space in which activities are carried out that produce odors and noise due to the preparation of food. This causes the temperature to rise and in some cases smoke and vapors to be produced, problems that are exacerbated if they are open kitchens, which are very fashionable. It is because of this situation that kitchen design must consider being separated from rest or recreation spaces. On many occasions, the design of a house considers placing the kitchen very close to the living and relaxing terraces. In it you can place a table and chairs to eat food outside. It is a great idea for temperate or warm climates.

Main mistakes to avoid in kitchen architecture and interior design

• On multiple occasions we have seen that the stove is mistakenly placed next to a window. Yes, it is correct that the stove and oven must have ventilation, to avoid gas accumulation. The correct thing is for the window to be close, but not exactly on it.

• You should also not place the sink next to the stove, because it is possible that if you wash dishes simultaneously with cooking food, water will splash on the flame.

• Another mistake that is often made in kitchen design is that the upper cabinets are placed too high. We must take into account who we are designing our kitchen for.

We know that this blog has been useful to you in understanding more about architecture and interior design for modern kitchens. If you have any questions, leave us a comment and we will be happy to answer them.

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