Tag: The Science of Kitchen Design
Incorporating Backsplash Storage into Your Kitchen Designs
by Jan Rutgers
Often the backsplash is not a space Kitchen Designers think of when it comes to storage. Check out this blog to see how we may need to change that!
Revisiting the Closed-Off Kitchen
by Jan Rutgers
There has been a lot of talk in the industry lately about the “Closed-Off” Kitchen. I went into the archives to see how I was handling this type of design. Read on to see a closed-off Kitchen space I designed 4 ways.
Kitchen Design Case Study: West Coast Contemporary
by Jan Rutgers
Space planning and designing custom millwork for spec homes is a great specialty for Professional Kitchen Designers. Check out one my projects that celebrates West Coast Contemporary Design.
How to Plan Waste Management into Your Client’s Kitchen
by Jan Rutgers
Kitchen Designers need to talk trash when planning a Functional Kitchen. Read on to find solutions to manage waste in your client’s kitchen.
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Replacing Lost Storage in Contemporary Kitchen Design
by Jan Rutgers
Most contemporary Kitchens are in light filled open concept spaces. The trade off is that traditional upper cabinet storage is often lost in these designs. Read on to see how creative Kitchen Designers can solve that storage problem!
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Everything You Need to Know about the Kitchen Clean-Up Zone
by Jan Rutgers
The Clean-Up Zone is the last of the 5 essential zones that make up the theory of Food Flow in Kitchen Design. Check out everything you need to know about this important area in the kitchen.
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Everything You Need to Know About the Kitchen Serving Zone
by Jan Rutgers
The Serving Zone is the 4th zone in the 5 essential zones in the Food Floor Theory. This zone has a lot of flexibility for placement in the kitchen. Read on to get inspired for placing it in the best location for your client.
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Everything You Need to Know About the Kitchen Cooking Zone
by Jan Rutgers
The Cooking Zone is the heart of the kitchen and needs to be planned to optimize function but still be a focal point in the space. Read on to get inspired to develop fantastic Cooking Zones for you clients.
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Everything You Need to Know About the Kitchen Prep Zone
by Jan Rutgers
The Prep Zone is the most used area in a client’s kitchen. Knowing how to plan it into your layouts is an important Kitchen Designer skill. Check out everything you need to know about the Prep Zone in this blog.
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Everything You Need To Know About the Food Storage Zone
by Jan Rutgers
The Food Flow Theory is one that every Kitchen Designer needs to know. In this 5 part series we will do a deep dive into each of the essential zones. We will start with the Food Storage Zone.
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The Top 10 Ways to Support Kitchen Dining Bars
by Jan Rutgers
The informal dining bar is a sought after feature for homeowner’s. Read on to see my top 10 favorite ways to support the dining bar safely and beautifully!
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Why Appliances Drive Kitchen Designers Crazy! Part 2
by Jan Rutgers
Understanding the Science of Design when it comes to Appliances is an important skillset for the Kitchen Designer. Mistakes made with appliances can derail a project and be costly to the bottom line. Read on for an introduction to the Science of Kitchen Design & Appliances.
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