Rubbing the Kitchen Design Lamp

Every cook wants the ideal kitchen. Unfortunately, the cooking areas we start out with are not usually our dream kitchens, but just as easy as a genie can make a wish come true, you can design your perfect kitchen. It is as easy as rubbing the kitchen design lamp. As soon as you rub the lamp, your kitchen is suddenly overcome by gentle flashes of light; these little sparks are kitchen design ideas. Certainly, your kitchen does not seem as dull and gloomy as before, but there are so many design suggestions. Where do you begin to plan the ultimate kitchen?

The first spark of illumination suggests that you audit your kitchen. Which aspects of your kitchen do you like and which features do you dislike? Of course, the elements of your current kitchen that you do not like should be removed, or if this is impossible to do; then the unwanted items should be camouflaged as much as possible. Would you like a particular theme for your kitchen? Popular themes include industrial, contemporary, shabby chic, retro and French countryside. Having the answer to this question will make your kitchen appraisal much more efficient.

The next gem of the kitchen design ideas recommends that you not be afraid to attempt your own kitchen design project. Nobody will work harder than you, and it is quite difficult to scream and yell at yourself when a mistake is made. Sure, some issues will have to be left up to the professional technicians, like electrical connections and complex plumbing tasks, but there is a great deal you can do yourself, such as painting and installing minor appliances. 

Home improvement stores gladly provide complimentary advice and catalogs, and many kitchen suppliers offer online computer guidance and kitchen design software programs which allow you to map out your kitchen design ideas without difficulty. The entertainment industry is there to help you as well. Nifty thoughts on renovations can be found via television on home improvement channels, and there are scores of DVD's and magazines that will encourage and support your mission to create your ideal kitchen.

A popular trend in kitchen design is knocking down walls to extend the kitchen into the living room or family room, resulting in an open-air kitchen living room of sorts. If your family always has to be around you, even when you are cooking, then the incorporation of this design style will be a great addition to your new kitchen. You will be happier because your family can see you, you can see them, and this will make time in the kitchen less stressful for everyone.

Renovating with convenience in mind is probably the most popular of all kitchen design ideas. The ideal kitchen will have more than enough storage space, an easily accessible pantry, and cabinets without doors with gliding shelves. Pots and Pans are sometimes hung above the island or counter within arm's reach of the chef, and utensils are all placed together in a central location. Having kitchen supplies organized for handiness by use is one way to ensure that cooking in your ideal kitchen is practically a magical experience. Remember, it all begins with the rubbing of the kitchen design lamp.