Kitchens And Style Changes In Cairns
Everyone knows that kitchens and bathrooms are the rooms that prospective property buyers will look closely at when it comes to deciding on whether to buy a property or not.
Whether you are buying an established home or looking at building a brand new home from a plan, one thing is for sure, the kitchen needs to be well planned and have all the latest features.
Gone are the days when a pokey room with your basic stove, sink and fridge were acceptable.
Today, it is expected to have enough room to include space for the twin door fridge, the cooktop, under counter oven, the hidden rubbish bin, the dishwasher, the microwave recess, the walk-in pantry, the wine rack and the list goes on.
Of course there needs to be plenty of cupboards and storage space for all those electric gadgets that chop, dice, slice, mix, blend, toast and grill.
Stylish Design & Durable
Over the years with all the whiz bang fads that come and go, one thing is for sure.....the cabinets still need to be durable, attractive and functional.
There are so many gorgeous styles available today, Whether you choose the traditional look of natural timber in a farmhouse kitchen design, or the latest sleek mirror finish look available in an endless collection of colours, the most important factor is the quality.
The family kitchen sees so much activity from all family members. Cupboard doors are being opened , shut and slammed several times a day. Not to mention the kids who like to pull out the bottom drawer to stand on so to reach something on the counter. The cupboard doors and drawers need to be able to withstand a reasonable amount of use. So it is important to use quality materials, fittings and hinges are used in the manufacture of the cabinetry.
The Kitchen Pantry
The pantry is another very important player in modern family kitchens. Some of us want the big walk in pantry while others are now talking about the "Butler's Pantry".
Not only do you need to store your groceries, but now there is the fad to hide away all appliances and keep the kitchen bench tops clear of anything at all, except maybe for a vase of flowers or a fake potted plant.
I was visiting a friend recently and I missed my usual gossip with her as she made my cuppa from inside her big walk in “Butler’s Pantry”.
So now I am thinking the "Butler's Pantry " might need to be big enough for two people, and a couple of stools.
On a more serious note, it is worth considering that your pantry shelving is varied in height and deep enough to hold those cartons and bulk items you buy as it gets close to those festive occasions. Be mindful that you need to be able to reach all the way to the back of the shelves without standing on a chair. A little step ladder is just the right size and can be folded flat to hang on a hook at the back of the pantry door.
The fridge space is another important thing in kitchens to think about, there are so many different sizes in fridges these days, and you need to think seriously about what size fridge space you need. It is not easy to alter the size of a fridge recess, so allow a little extra room for the recess to cover the possibility of a larger fridge freezer.
As the list goes on and on it becomes quite obvious that this is not an easy task, planning the perfect space to suit the needs of your family.
If you need some ideas, or you have some ideas if your own , call us for a chat. Our company is well respected and our experienced team from Kilfoy will be very happy to help you with any questions you have. Pop in to visit our showroom and chat to our designers about the extensive range of products and services we have to offer. We are the experts in Cairns.
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