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Chapter 34 Kitchen and Dining Room Setup: Making Meals a Pleasure

Chapter 34 Kitchen and Dining Room Setup: Making Meals a Pleasure

Kitchen design: keep it simple and practical on the basis of cleanliness and beauty

For the design and decoration of the kitchen, the principles of practicality and beauty should be followed.When designing, it should be ensured that the kitchen has enough operating space, and at the same time, there should be places for shelving tableware, cooking utensils, seasonings, and cooked food.

A reasonable space layout in the kitchen, that is, along the operation process of food storage, cleaning and cooking, forms a triangle along the stove, refrigerator and sink, and the distance between them is preferably no more than 1 meter. The functions can cooperate with each other, saving a lot of time and manpower.

The location of the sink is generally determined by the drainage pipes and lead pipe installations.For people's convenience and effective use of space, boxes for storing vegetables, knives, detergents and other items should be placed near the sink.There should be enough space on both sides of the stove to place pots, shovels, plates, plates, bowls and other utensils.The refrigerator can be placed reasonably according to the positions of the two.

In the kitchen, combined wall cabinets and hangers should be used as much as possible to increase storage space.The part under the cabinet can be used to store items such as bottles, cans, rice, vegetables, etc., and the extended part of the operating table can store condiments and tableware.The underside of sideboards, gas stoves, and sinks can also be used to store items. When designing, attention should be paid to the convenience of storage and retrieval.

Color design: choose different color themes according to the chef's personality

Colors vary depending on the space environment. A kitchen with a large space and sufficient lighting can choose a color with strong light absorption, which gives people a sense of tranquility and is also more resistant to dirt; a kitchen with a small space and insufficient lighting is suitable for a kitchen with higher lightness and purity. [-]. Strong reflective colors, which can visually make up for the defects of small space and insufficient lighting.North-facing kitchens can use warm colors to increase the room temperature; rooms facing southeast are sunny, so cool colors should be used to cool down the room.

People who like tranquility should choose light tones as the base color of the kitchen.Milky white is elegant and noble, and the overall kitchen with pure white as the basic color not only shows individuality, but also has a more tranquil effect visually.

Light green is easy to serve as a foil to other colors. It is not only resistant to dirt, but also has the effect of relieving eye fatigue when used in the kitchen, which will make people feel relaxed and peaceful.

Red is passionate, the opposite of the calm, calm, natural tones.Using it as the base color of the kitchen not only increases the brightness of the room, but also adds a sense of fashion to the kitchen design.Red cabinets can also bring joy and jumping mood.

The ceiling of the kitchen, the upper and lower walls, and the upper part of the clapboard are best to use bright colors, while the lower part of the clapboard and the ground should use dark colors to make people feel that the center of gravity in the room is stable.

Kitchen layout: create a good cooking space for the chef
The layout of the kitchen work area should be designed according to the size and shape of the kitchen.If the kitchen area is relatively small, the workbench should be arranged in a line along the wall, so that all the work can be done in a straight line to save space.However, the workbench should not be extended too long, otherwise the work efficiency will be reduced. A panel that can be adjusted or folded can be installed to place kitchen utensils without hindering the operation.

If it is a large kitchen, it can be arranged in an L shape along the two walls, allowing several people to operate at the same time.The kitchen can also be developed in a U shape along the wall. At this time, the sink should be placed at the bottom of the U shape, and the dining area and cooking area should be set on both sides, so that the sink, refrigerator and stove form a triangle. About 1.5 meters is appropriate.This design requires that the cabinets are fully equipped and requires a relatively large space.

Island design is also a form of kitchen layout, which is to place a separate platform in the kitchen where family and friends can prepare meals or chat together.Due to the addition of a platform, the kitchen needs a larger space.

The choice of countertops and hanging cabinets in kitchen utensils should be suitable for the height of the most frequent use of the kitchen. The height of the countertop should be about 85 cm, and the distance between the countertop and the bottom of the hanging cabinet is about 55 cm. Do not exceed 60 cm.The door handle of the hanging cabinet door should also be convenient for the height of the most frequent users, and the place that is convenient for storage is best used to place frequently used items.

The length of the wall cabinet can be determined according to the size of the kitchen space, and it must make the user feel comfortable.The height, width and sink specifications of the desk cabinet for processing operation should be uniform, and the sink connected to the workbench should also have the same height, so that a unified impression can be formed visually.

Kitchen Lighting: Using Light to Improve Cooking Enthusiasm
The lighting in the kitchen should be practical but also bright and fresh to give people a tidy feeling.With the increase of kitchen space, the kitchen has become the place where the family prepares meals and communicates with each other.Therefore, the lighting and installation of lamps in the kitchen should be as warm and comfortable as other rooms.

The lamps and lanterns of the kitchen should be mainly functional, and the shape is generous and simple, which is easy to clean.Materials should be selected that are not easy to oxidize and rust, or have a surface protective layer.Don't just install a lighting source in the center of the kitchen. In order to improve the lighting of the kitchen and facilitate cooking operations, a multi-level lighting system composed of different lamps and light sources should be installed in the kitchen.

Kitchen lighting requires high brightness.Lighting is important to the appearance of food, and it can affect a person's appetite.Since people spend a long time in the kitchen, the lighting design in the kitchen should be comfortable and attractive, which will help to improve the enthusiasm for making food. The basic lighting adopts ceiling lamps or chandeliers between 25 and 40 watts, especially Install a recessed ceiling light fixture or a waterproof, dustproof, and lampblack-proof ceiling light, which can provide high-quality, energy-saving lighting.

The role of kitchen lighting is mainly to illuminate the entire kitchen and lighting for washing, preparation, and operation, and to ensure sufficient lighting, it is best to choose white light bulbs, otherwise it will affect the color judgment, so that it is impossible to tell whether the food is cooked or not.

Install recessed or semi-recessed astigmatism ceiling lights above the operating table, and use transparent glass or transparent plastic as the mask to make the ceiling simple and reduce the trouble caused by dust and oil.If the kitchen doubles as a dining room, a single-hood single-flame lifting or single-layer multi-fork chandelier can be set above the dining table.The light source should use warm-color incandescent lamps instead of cool-color fluorescent lamps, and fluorescent lamps should be used for lighting under the hanging cabinets and above the workbench.

Material selection: non-slip, waterproof and easy to clean
The walls around the kitchen should be paved with light-colored tiles from the ground to the top, which can be clean and bright, and easy to clean. The kitchen floor can be laid with non-slip materials, such as non-slip floor tiles.

The installation of ventilation facilities cannot be ignored in kitchen decoration. It is an important condition to ensure indoor hygiene and a necessary measure to maintain personal health and safety.Exhaust fans, exhaust hoods, and range hoods are all necessary equipment.The range hood is best installed about 0.7 meters above the gas stove. The shape and color of the range hood should be consistent with the shape and color of the cabinet, so as not to cause disharmony in the overall effect of the kitchen.

Simple and smooth materials such as stainless steel, aluminium, chrome steel, iron and clean white, gray or black tiles and glass are all very suitable for kitchen decoration.If the decoration funds are sufficient, marble and slate can be used.If you want a modern kitchen, you can consider laying aluminum on the walls and floors. It is not easy to wear, the price is reasonable, and it looks good.

If you feel that the use of aluminum sheets, ceramic tiles and stainless steel will make the whole kitchen feel too cold and too dazzling, you can also use varnished wood to decorate the kitchen floor.If you don't have enough money, you can use white, gray or silver offset materials or painted surface materials for decoration, and you can brush matte white paint on the wood surface to create a fresh and natural feeling.

Cabinet selection: Reasonably improve the storage efficiency of the kitchen
Among all kinds of furniture, cabinets are used most frequently.The quality of hardware accessories directly determines the quality and service life of cabinets.When choosing a cabinet, you should first look at the brand of hardware it uses.If economic conditions permit, try to choose good quality hardware products.

The installation of cabinets and kitchen decoration are integrated. Do not wait for the cabinet installation after the decoration is completed.Before the decoration, please ask the cabinet manufacturer to measure and select the cabinet style and model; reserve the pipeline interface and corresponding space during the decoration; after the basic decoration is completed, please ask the cabinet manufacturer to install the cabinet.

Some people store everything in cabinets in order to express a simple and avant-garde style.But simplicity does not mean nothing. Using stainless steel pendants and partitions to store kitchen utensils can not only make the kitchen easy to operate, but also add a breath of life.Some people worry that the storage space in the kitchen will not be enough in the future, so they choose cabinets with more cabinets. In fact, the choice of cabinets depends on whether they can be used reasonably and effectively.

Key points of restaurant decoration: create a warm and comfortable dining atmosphere
The practical function and beautification function of the restaurant are the focus of the restaurant design.The dining room can be set up alone or together with the kitchen and living room.A separate dining room is best placed close to the kitchen and living room.In terms of color matching, it is advisable to use dark tones for the ground, yellow and orange for the walls, and light-colored glass for the ceiling.If the restaurant has a large area, in addition to configuring tables and chairs, a rest area should also be set up.

In restaurants, the furniture is mainly dining tables, dining chairs, sideboards, etc., and their placement is based on the principle of leaving enough space for people's activities.If the restaurant is square or round, you should choose a round or square dining table and place it in the middle of the restaurant; if the restaurant is narrow and long, you can place the furniture against the wall, which can make the restaurant appear wider; if the restaurant space is too small , consider buying small furniture or folding furniture.The style of the dining table can be determined according to personal preferences, but its size should be coordinated with the dining room space, and the dining room chairs should also match the dining table. The shape, scale and sitting comfort must be considered comprehensively.

When designing a restaurant, it is also important to choose the right tableware.The shape of the tableware is very important, and ceramics and glassware with beautiful and good texture are the first choice.The curtains and tablecloths of the restaurant should be made of relatively thin chemical fiber materials. Cotton cloth can easily absorb food odors, and it is difficult to get rid of them. It is troublesome to clean, so try not to use pure cotton materials.Plants and flowers can adjust the atmosphere and beautify the dining environment, while the ground decoration should use materials that are easy to wash, wear-resistant, corrosion-resistant, and stain-resistant.

Restaurant Color and Lighting: Using Color and Light to Increase Diners' Appetites
The color matching of the dining room should generally be consistent with that of the living room, because most dining rooms and living rooms are connected.In the color design of the restaurant, it should be based on a warm, elegant and comfortable style.Light yellow and milky white create a clean and elegant atmosphere, which can enhance people's comfort when dining and increase appetite.

Lighting can accentuate or disguise the character of a room, define its tone and contours, and create the mood of the entire space.For the lighting of the restaurant, it is best to choose a chandelier that can be adjusted in height. When entertaining friends, it can create an intimate atmosphere on the dining table.

It is best to use overall diffuse lighting in the restaurant, and install wall lamps or chandeliers around the dining table for local lighting, so that people can maintain a pleasant mood when eating.Sometimes in order to create a warm and romantic atmosphere, orange and red local lights can also be used.

The lighting above the dining table is preferably a chandelier, or you can choose a spotlight embedded in the ceiling. If you want to heighten the atmosphere, you can also boldly try to install a floor lamp.When choosing lighting equipment, be careful not to shine the light directly on the head, which will make people feel uncomfortable and unsightly.

The color decoration of the restaurant wall should be both beautiful and practical. Do not pile up colors indiscriminately. Conciseness and clarity are the main theme of the restaurant.

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