Proper Space Planning:

When the option is only one or the other, function over form. When there is a choice; both in good measure. Together, both are the backbone of what makes a modern kitchen great. 

Careful planning, well thought out use of space, and knowing what your values are, who the participants will be and what everyone needs from the area are the key factors that will bring you the best possible results. 

Be sure that you have thought long and hard about how you will be using the space, who will be using the area you'll be sharing it with, and the maintenance it will need. Using a well-planned layout that reflects your lifestyle will make all your kitchen activities as worry-free as possible. 

Lighting: 

Often an afterthought, people overlook the importance of a well-constructed lighting plan when designing their kitchens. A kitchen, when used in cooking, requires adequate, abundant lighting; however, most families are not likely to be cooking 24 hours a day. Instead, it is essential to consider other activities and aspects of the importance of a kitchen. Most people entertain guests. Lighting for small gatherings grouped by the hors d'oeuvres is likely far different from large, busy parties filled with guests. One way to avoid the pitfall of a static decision is to utilize the native, adjustable, integrated lighting that comes with Bauformat's cabinetry. The lit channel feature allows you to make lighting decisions based on your needs at the time. Adding various, layered lighting in conjunction with the lit channel features maximizes the function and beauty of a well-designed kitchen.

Finishes:

What does your kitchen look like - how does it feel? When considering finishes, you are getting to the core of what your kitchen will be when completed. Wood? Metals? Stone? Alternative finishes? Likely, you will be selecting a number of each in your completed project. Again, here it is crucial to consider what you will be doing with a space. Many people, for example, will consider marble as a finish option. Marble is beautiful, great for certain cooking applications, and has a fantastic feel to the touch; however, marble can stain, scratch, and scuff easily, leaving you with an expensive, unattractive kitchen. 

Here is one of the many reasons why using a skilled kitchen designer is essential. There are so many options and combinations from which to choose. The volume of combinations, reasons why or why not to use a finish or group of finishes, and all of the complexities put together often require a professional for optimum results. 

Appliances: 

Anyone who spends any time cooking knows what it is like to have to use a mediocre appliance when attempting to make a meal worth eating. For example, electric cooktops may look similar. Still, power levels, burner configurations, button placement, surface type, and other factors may mean the difference between casually wiping up a spill or breaking out a hammer and chisel. Elevated kitchen design means having beautiful but highly functional appliance packages. 

The PITT Cooking system is a great way to have a gas burner system but still to have a remarkably easy cleanup experience. PITT has engineered a way to avoid the traditional, often laborious cleanup by having the burner sit just atop a countertop surface. Fantastic for those who love cooking with gas but dislike the challenges that other cooktops present. 

Cabinets:

Our obvious advice is to visit us at the showroom to show you why Bauformat is your obvious choice for modern, contemporary cabinetry. To be a little less gratuitous, let us say that the quintessential element of any kitchen anywhere is the quality and features of the cabinetry and appliances and how they interact. 

Style & Pallet:

Modern vs. Traditional vs. Transitional, the design stiles are many. Some people have a difficult time choosing which is right for them. A good kitchen designer will help you figure out which is right for you. A great kitchen designer will educate you at the same time. 

Conclusion:

A perfect kitchen is not one single thing. It is many things that are perfectly balanced, geared toward the people who use the space, and placed in such a way that the floor plan makes sense. A perfect kitchen looks like a place where you would enjoy being present for extended periods, often.