LIFE AS I KNOW IT: January 2010

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Space Planning in Kitchen

In Singapore, all the kitchens are getting smaller and smaller. The newer HDB flats that are being built are absolutely claustrophobic to cook in.

Space planning for your kitchen then becomes extremely important. Your kitchen layout is critical and kitchen space planning needs to be right - there is a lot to consider if you are to ensure your kitchen is cook-friendly.

I share with you how I planned my kitchen layout out and the thought process that went on behind it.

I believe you have heard of the Kitchen Triangle Work Space rule and the Horizontal Work Space rule. Both are important and should be taken into consideration when planning your kitchen.

Remember this, in Singapore, you are likely to be spending more than $5K in your kitchen, and live with it for the next 5-10 years. You'll drive yourself up the wall if you didn't put more thought and spend more time in planning this room.

Yes, if you're not much of a cook, this is on a lower priority, but hey, since you are here reading this post, the kitchen probably means something to you.

Let's get started.

I divde my kitchen up into 5 different zones namely:

- Food Storage (Consumables)

- Cutlery and China (Plates, Plastic Containers, Utensils)

- Pots and Pans

- Food Preparation (Spices, Sauces...)

- Waste & Cleaning (Cleaning detergents, cloths, pails... etc)

Here's the kitchen layout that I have decided on...well, more or less if my dear ID doesn't suddenly come and tell me XX can't be done.

Click Here to See!

(Promise it'll be worth your time. :))

I spent countless hours on this and closed my eyes while I imagined a typical cooking session for me. It is important that I am able to access the things I need easily without much wasted effort. Try it for yours and see if there's any change you need to make to your kitchen!

Tagged as: Home and Renovation, Living in Singapore 2 comments

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Update on House Reno!

Common Room Toilet Tiles are half done. The space there is for the mosaic tiles. :D Will show completed photos soon!

The Living Room Tiling done! Looks Lovely!

A view of my half wall between Kitchen and Dining area. There will be a glass panel on top of the half wall

Long L of my Kitchen Cabinet Base

Short L of my Kitchen Cabinet Base