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Looking for ways to make your kitchen design ideas a reality? You are not alone. The kitchen is one of the most important rooms in our home. However, it is not the easiest room to design. There are so many great ideas out there that it\u2019s hard to know where to get started, and how to turn them into an actual kitchen design. And not just any old kitchen design, but a design that will work for your unique needs and lifestyle.<\/p>\n\n

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Here are a few simple tips on how to turn your kitchen design ideas into a plan of action:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Know Your Cooking Style<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Do you love to cook or is take-out more your style? We all have super busy lives. Therefore it\u2019s important to choose a kitchen design that will work for you. When you know your cooking style, you\u2019ll make better choices about which kitchen design ideas<\/a> to prioritize.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you love to cook, countertop space is critical. Keep yours clear, with plenty of storage. Create a kitchen layout with a \u201ckitchen work triangle.\u201d If you have two cooks in your kitchen, consider adding a second prep sink. You\u2019ll speed up your prep time and keep out of each other\u2019s way. Also, make sure to include some open shelving, to keep your cookbooks close at hand \u2013 if you love to cook, you are likely to have a few.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are you usually short on time or cooking is not your thing, don\u2019t trick out your kitchen with the latest gas cooker. Instead, keep your cooktop simple and invest in a double oven. A double oven will allow you to reheat several dishes at once. Look for models where the top oven includes a microwave function. If you are planning a small kitchen, look for a single oven that has the same convection\/microwave combination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mix open and closed shelves and cabinets in your kitchen to provide a variety of storage options<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Assess Your Storage Needs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Do you have lots of dishes, pots, or pans? If not, consider removing upper cabinets altogether. Simply stack your dishes on open shelves near your dishwasher or sink. Eliminating upper cabinets opens a kitchen up significantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have many sets of dishes, upper cabinets will work best for you. If some are display-worthy, add some glass-front cabinets to show them off. However, if you love the open look, you can create a modern open kitchen<\/a>, by moving your dishes below counter into kitchen drawers. These are becoming very popular and are a great alternative to traditional upper cabinet storage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you have lots of small appliances? Consider adding a pantry closet or tall cabinet with shelves. You\u2019ll keep your countertops clear and save lots of space in your smaller cabinets. Plus your appliances will be easier to find when they are all grouped in one convenient location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A kitchen island can define a kitchen zone, provide seating, countertop space, and storage.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Where to Hold Court<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Love to entertain? If so, consider whether you enjoy doing so in the kitchen. We all know guests are drawn to the kitchen, no matter how big or small. If hosting dinner parties is your thing, you need a strategy to keep the conversation going and your kitchen functioning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Draw guests away by locating your dining seating outside your kitchen. A pass-through window is an effective way of keeping your kitchen connected yet delineated. In the kitchen, a kitchen island or bar counter with seating works just as effectively, allowing you to entertain and hang out while keeping guests out of your workspace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another kitchen design idea favorite is creating a separate beverage bar. Whether it\u2019s a built-in wet bar or a simple bar cart, place it where you want your guests to congregate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Connect a kitchen to living spaces with a large pass-through window with a countertop height bar<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n