How To Design Kitchen Spaces With Minimal Budget

Can you self design your kitchen?

Certainly yes. I think everyone has the right to self-design their own spaces. Be it a kitchen or a bedroom. However, there are certain design aesthetics that need to be considered to get the best outcome. And certainly a strong note of caution for people not having any prior home design experience. Because there are a lot of technicalities that are involved and simply relying on your local contractor or plumber for guidance, may not be the best foot forward.

To start with, it’s important to understand and accept that your self-designed kitchen may not look like the beautiful kitchen you saw at the home interior showroom. And to get that look and feel, you may have to hire a professional and open your purse strings to accommodate adequate fees and material costs. But if not, here are some tips.

1. Kitchen elements – Make a list of facilities you want in your kitchen. Like size and location of the kitchen island, space for family and friends, height at which to keep appliances so the space is kids friendly, space for new appliances that you may add in the near future. Use 3D software to get this done better. 
2.  Architectural structure – Your home has an existing architectural perspective in each door, window, electrical design and plumbing inlet/outlet. So before you go out to get that new layout, consider the existing elements and decide which ones you can remove and which you have to retain.
3.  Day lighting – Plan out the use of maximum daylight to illuminate your new kitchen space. This will not only reduce your utility bills, reduce carbon footprint, but also will want you to use your awesome kitchen more often.
4. Colors and hue – Once you have decided on the final elements of your kitchen design, it’s time to think about the colors for walls, flooring and location of gadgets. Like the switch boards, gas supply lines and others.
5. Expert help – Now you will need skilled professionals to install your new kitchen. Like tiles, paints, electrical installations, gas connections and others.

Ideas for Kitchen Designs

Yes, looking for how to kitchen design can be an independent project. But, expert kitchen design advice and support will help you get the best outcome. For example, an expert can help you compare kitchen design styles. Also, selecting local kitchen material suppliers and selecting project timelines that are a complex affair will be handled better.

If you want to proceed in a planned manner, use the checklist we shared in the earlier post. This will help you select a good kitchen design plan and an easier experience. And that includes the tenure for which you and your family are going to use that kitchen!

So, taking inspiration from kitchens in India, and the various kitchen designs available online, again… how do you select one that is completely suited to your local environment without compromising on the design.

Which designer to consult?

Why Consult A Good Architect

Take the above list of desirable in a house to a reputed architect. This will be the only person who will be able to help you get the best design. An Indian house plan that,

1. Incorporates your lifestyle requirements
2. Includes the list of desired features and amenities
3. Custom designed to save cooling costs and add that eco-friendly touch
4. Planed for a future scenario to get best value for your property (if you ever want to sell it)
5. Ensure good quality building materials are used that extend life of the house

Consulting a good architect may cost you a little, but it may be worth your time, money and investment.