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Kitchen Clues by Building Development Display Centre
Kitchen Clues

By Building Development Display Centre

The Design

Traffic flow
This is both a functionality and safety issue. Try to designate passive and active areas in your kitchen.Strategically postion the fridge, sink and hot plates together with set down bench space to form a work triangle.

Ergonomics
Different bench height levels can save your back, the hotplate should be lower than the preparation bench and the sink higher.

Storage
Large drawers and pull-out units are the preferred way of storage for anything from pots to crockery to dry foods.

Lighting
Use task lighting to light work areas, like benches and the sink - avoid shadows.

The Construction and Detail

Paperwork
  • Check all paperwork thoroughly (contracts over $12,000 must have Home Owners Warranty Insurance)
  • Ensure all choices have been made prior to commencement a detailed drawing and specifications carefully itemised are your guarantee that what you paid for is what you receive!!


  • Procedure of Renovation
  • Complete removal of existing kitchen
  • If structural changes required then they are done next
  • Electrical, plumbing services are configured for new kitchen
  • Install cabinets, then benchtops (your choice of benchtop can affect the delivery schedule)
  • Install splashbacks, fit all items off, floor coverings, paint and enjoy!
  • The Fittings and Finishes

  • Dark coloured high gloss surfaces are stunning but hard to keep clean
  • Patterned and textured surfaces reflect less marks and streaks
  • Solid surfaces such as granite are extremely durable, however stone will require some maintenance, cheap stone should be avoided
  • Solid reconstituted quartz provides a wide array of colour options
  • Ensure that edging materials on laminate and melamine doors are high quality and are properly applied
  • Vinyl wrap doors are durable but must be protected from heat sources
  • The bench edge profile chosen may impact on the shape of your benches
  • Ask your designer about the myriad of storage accessories and systems that can make life easier such as revolving storage, rubbish systems, etc.



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