Division of kitchen functional areas

According to different functions, the kitchen can be divided into five functional areas.

1. food storage area: storage area for refrigerators, food, rice flour, grain and oil, etc.

Because the frequency of taking things in this area is not very high, it is recommended to adopt high cabinet design to increase storage space. Suggest more space and more conditioning.

2. Kitchenware storage area: Tableware, cups, cooking gadgets and crisper can be stored in a centralized way.

Due to the large number and frequent use of these items, they should be placed in places where they are easy to take and put in the upper and lower cabinets. In order to achieve the pursuit of space and comfort.

3. Clean area: the area where the sink is located.

Mainly used for washing vegetables, washing vegetables and washing dishes. It is mainly equipped with a sink, a faucet and a sink cabinet. A garbage processor can be installed corresponding to the sink installation interface for garbage disposal. The space under the sink cabinet can be fully utilized. Trash cans, garbage bags and various washing products can be placed under the sink; Because it is easy to breed bacteria, it cannot be stored as food.

4. Preparation area: Most kitchen operations need to be realized here, such as cutting vegetables, preparing vegetables, mixing noodles and sorting.

The preparation area is the main operation area of the kitchen. It is suggested that the minimum width is 90cm, and common tools can be placed on the wall or countertop for easy access.

5. Cooking/baking area: The area where the stove is located is the main area for cooking food.

If space permits, you can also store ovens, microwave ovens, pots and other cooking utensils here for easy collection. In addition, smoke exhaust should be considered, and the range hood should be placed above the cooker. There should be a margin of at least 40 cm between the stove and the wall, so that there is enough space for the operator to work freely.

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Classification of kitchen design styles

1, classical kitchen

The classical style kitchen requires very high production technology and handwork, the most prominent of which is the cabinet. Classical cabinets have different colors and textures of logs, which are elegant and changeable. The decorative patterns designed on solid wood frames and door panels use a lot of geometric figures, all of which are carved by hand, and then colored and polished by hand.

2. Country style kitchen

Simple, quiet and even rustic "country school" design is becoming a fashion trend. The country-style cabinets are like this, highlighting the comfort and freedom of life. Especially in color selection, nature, nostalgia and earth tone are typical features of rural style.

3. Modern style kitchen

Relying on new materials, new scientific and technological elements and endless changes in light and shadow, we pursue unconventional space deconstruction, boldly use contrasting colors, and match rigid and flexible materials. This is the modern style kitchen.

4. Simple style kitchen

"Minimalism" philosophy of life generally exists in popular culture. The biggest feature of a simple kitchen is its simple form. Reflected in the kitchen design, most of them are simple straight lines, horizontal and vertical, reducing unnecessary decorative lines, emphasizing the sense of openness of space with simple straight lines, and the cabinets with simple style emphasize the supremacy of function, and form obeys function. The color tone is cold, giving people a refreshing feeling.

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