Modern Kitchen Design Ideas

Kitchens have become the heart of every households in Goa, transforming into a space that is multifunctional and catering to a number of roles in addition to only preparing a meal. A place for the family to gather before dinner or catch up after a long day or even entertain a few close friends; a common utilization of the space in most homes. Modern kitchen designs therefore require plenty of planning to accommodate these needs. Planning first begins with deciding upon the placement of kitchen triangle.

The concept of the kitchen triangle has been around for ages and is still considered as the core of planning a cooking space. Essentially the kitchen triangle consists of the sink, the refrigerator and the stove and positioning in a triangular formation that is not more than 6-7 feet distance between them. 

The countertops placements follow next. Depending on the space available it is recommended to have at least two areas designated for countertops, one being for prep and the other around the sink area. Storage is a common problem associated with any cooking space, no storage space is enough, however less of it  less of it results to the space being cluttered.n (Read: Enfold Modular)

 A bottom to ceiling shelf placed at one side of the room is a trend that is seen in many kitchens. Colors choices for the walls and cabinetry are equally important as it has a huge impact in setting the mood and ambience of the room. The walls of the kitchen work well with loud or bright colors and the kitchen cabinetry with lighter shades to help create a deep contrast. Lighting both artificial and artificial are also vital aspects in planning a kitchen. kitchens with poor lighting will lead to shadows being cast making cooking extremely difficult, additionally it would also make the room dull and boring. The solution being adequate track lighting  being placed sufficiently.

 Natural lighting is another aspect that needs to considering. Allow for maximum natural light to enter the room without any obstruction. Large windows also allow for better ventilation allowing for kitchen odors and smell to exit with ease.