Kitchen Design
- The kitchen is the most frequently used room in the home, requiring careful planning.
- Modern trends favor hybrid kitchen/living spaces, emphasizing functionality and style.
- Key considerations:
- Practical, safety, and spatial requirements.
- Desired design and aesthetic outcomes.
- Materials:
- Understand the differences between materials.
- Select materials based on their purpose and suitability.
Bathroom Design
- Bathrooms are equally important due to their frequent use.
- Successful design combines:
- Practicality for daily needs.
- Stylish, cohesive aesthetics.
Daily Usage Planning
- Essential to define how the kitchen and bathroom will be used before starting the design.
- Identify all appliances and fittings in advance, including:
- Non-standard appliances (e.g., oversized or undersized items).
- Fittings that influence space requirements.
- Decisions impact:
- Appliance and fitting placement.
- Lighting and electrical outlet locations.
- Pipe runs and plumbing infrastructure.
Foundation Planning
- Precise locations for sinks, appliances, and fixtures must be determined early.
- Ensure provisions for installations are made in foundational drawings.
- Planning helps avoid delays or costly revisions during construction.
Special Considerations for Bathrooms
- Decide early if wall-hung sanitaryware will be installed:
- Wall-mounted basins or toilets require brackets for support.
- Pipe locations must accommodate these brackets.