As the heart of the home, a well-designed kitchen not only reduces the burden of daily chores, enhances the well-being of life, but also makes everyday life more convenient and comfortable. However, many people tend to focus on the big things like appliances and cabinetry when renovating, and ignore the small details that can significantly improve the practicality and aesthetics of the kitchen. So, what are the details that make our kitchen both functional and beautiful? Xiao Qi summarized the following five key points, let's find out together!

1. Cabinet door selection

It is recommended to use materials that are easy to clean

Here we would like to highlight a material that has become very popular in recent years - "skin sensory film". This material has a calm and atmospheric appearance, but it is very easy to leave fingerprints, and it is difficult to completely remove these marks with ordinary cleaning methods. As a result, a lot of time is spent fighting these fingerprints every day.

At the same time, large particles of matte surface materials should also be avoided, because their surface is not smooth, easy to accumulate dirt, and it is relatively difficult to clean. So, is it foolproof to choose a smooth surface?

While it's true that smooth materials are easier to clean and less prone to stains, glossy materials tend to reflect when exposed to light, which can affect the visual effect. For this reason, it is not recommended to choose a glossy material.

【Xiao Qi Suggestion】

Combining aesthetics and practicality, lacquered door panels are ideal for kitchens. Not only is it warm and beautiful, but it is also easy to clean and most importantly, it is very cost-effective.

2. Stove area design

The walls are made of enamel panels

Tiles are often used for traditional kitchen walls, and although the glossy bricks are easy to clean, they can still accumulate in the crevices, causing the joints to become discolored and difficult to maintain. To enhance the home experience, consider using a seamless enamel board on one wall of the cooktop.

In this way, after using the cooktop every day, it can be cleaned with a simple wipe. In addition, the enamel board also has a magnetic function, which can be used with various magnetic accessories to achieve wall storage, which greatly saves countertop space and does not need to punch holes.

The flexibility of magnetic attachment also makes it very convenient to adjust the position of wall objects at any time according to usage habits and aesthetics.

3. Table design

Designed with no water barrier

As a place that is often exposed to water and oil, the kitchen hides many difficulties and hygienic corners of daily household chores. The innovative design of the topless water strip on the countertop greatly reduces the difficulty of cleaning compared to the traditional design with a water retaining strip.

【Xiao Qi Suggestion】

It should be noted that the design without water barriers requires high verticality and flatness of the wall to ensure that the countertop can fit perfectly with the wall. If it is decided to adopt this design, special attention is required during the construction phase. Although the preliminary preparation is more cumbersome, once completed, it will be extremely convenient to use in the later stage.

At the same time, it is recommended to use DA anti-mildew glass glue when installing the countertop. There are three common types of glass adhesives on the market, including GM, MS and DA, among which DA type is especially suitable for use in water-wading areas such as kitchens and bathrooms due to its strong anti-mold properties. Although the price is slightly higher, it has a better anti-mold effect, and the attached dirt is easy to remove, so you don't have to worry and effort.

4. Corner utilization

Create a diamond-shaped countertop

For kitchens with limited space, maximizing every inch of space is key. Especially for kitchen corners, which are often overlooked, designing them in a diamond shape can significantly increase storage and usage space.

By changing the original short right-angled edge, the original short right-angled edge has been replaced by a long hypotenuse, so that the person standing in front of it will not feel crowded and uncomfortable.

In addition, the diamond-cut table top adds a triangular area of usable space compared to the original right-angled edges, making the use of the top and the cabinet below more efficient.

5. Cabinet design

Preserve open spaces

Leaving an open space in the lower cabinet is a bold and functional design. This design can not only provide a storage area for fruits and vegetables that need to be stored at room temperature to avoid the chaos caused by random stacking, but also reflects two subtleties: first, it improves the flexibility and convenience of storage; Second, when customizing cabinets, it can also save the cost of a door panel.