Kitchen Design for Busy Denver Families
Be inspired to cultivate the kitchen you desire — designed specifically for your busy family and lifestyle. The perfect kitchen design can change the way you live and make life easier. Here are some tips to make your kitchen work for you.
Creating Zones
There is some special jargon thrown around in the world of kitchen designers. You’ll hear things like work triangle, landing spot and zones. For a busy Denver families, zones are really the more important consideration. When designing kitchens with our clients, we work to create zones where the kids can get what they need, while staying out of the way of our cook. This often includes beverage or snacks zones, as well as storage for devices, homework, etc.
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A smart kitchen design is crucial for busy families — especially if space is limited. Above, clearly defined zones ensure multiple activities can be going on in the kitchen keeping the family together without being on top of each other. The kids can pop a healthy snack in the microwave while they do homework at the bar.
A beverage zone holds everything needed for making coffee or serving wine without having to move into the inner part of the kitchen. Crisp white cabinetry with a simple Shaker style looks elegant paired with marble countertops and the rich, dark wood flooring.
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Refrigerator drawers make do-it-yourself snack time easy for younger children. Fill them with adult beverages when you’re entertaining (without the kids).
Drinks and appetizers in multiple locations make it easier for you when serving. Or guests can help themselves from various spots in the kitchen.
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In this extra deep kitchen, two islands allows for district zones. The first island is built for the prep zone of the cook – cutting boards and knives storage, compost collection, and prep sink – all the things the home chef needs. The outer island has a beverage cooler and snacks. The bar stools have a smart faux leather to resist stains and sticky fingers.
The prevailing trend has been to eliminate the kitchen or breakfast nook and just have a large island for seating. However, there are still advantages to the second seating areas for busy families.
A large, open kitchen means you and your family can spread out while still enjoying time together. Several different seating options allow for snacks, games and family time even while dinner is being prepared.
Managing Devices, Homework, Crafts
A great kitchen design for busy families includes carefully planned accessories. In nearly every kitchen we design, we include a built-in charging drawer, or two. This allows devices to be charged, without taking up valuable space on the countertop. It also means that when mom says to put the devices away, they really are out of sight and access.
The 2 drawer bases on the outside of this island contain charging drawers and can hold other kids supplies like games, markers, coloring books, playdough, etc. These items are easy for kids to access and put away without getting in the way of the cook.
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Open Shelving (for the brave)
Via Open shelving offers easy access to oft-used items and makes taking out and putting away dishes a breeze. As long as you’re OK with the shelves not looking like a magazine photo, this allows kids to be more involved in food prep or clean up, and build independence with getting their own items
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