Small Kitchen Design for Condominium in Kuala Lumpur

The value of the space in Kuala Lumpur is become higher and higher since 2009,  the design and size of the condominium in KL become smaller and smaller with the selling price between RM 200,000 to RM 500,000 per unit. The size of the condominium in Kuala Lumpur is about 600-1,100 sq ft.

The challenge is high to design a functional and stylist kitchen with limited space for the small condominium. Above small kitchen design is a galley or one wall kitchen layout design, this is a simple design with put the cooktop, washing area (sink), food preparation area, storage cabinets and microwave in a line. This design suitable for small family with 2-4 persons, with both husband and wife are working. The one wall kitchen ayout design suitable for them to prepare simple food with limited of time. With this small kitchen design, you  need to look for other space for your  refrigerator.

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Tel: +6019-337 9338

Services Area: Kuala Lumpur and Klang Valley, Malaysia

Kitchen Design Guidelines

1. Your kitchen should not be a main thoroughfare to the rest of your home. This means traffic should not cross the kitchen work triangle.
2. The total length of the kitchen work triangle (the cumulative distance between the cooktop / fridge / sink) should not exceed 7000mm (23′). The ideal length of the kitchen work triangle lies between 4000mm (13′) and 6000mm (19′).
3. The minimum opening between kitchen cabinets in a doorway should be 800mm (31 1/2″).
4. Appliance doors or entry doors should not interfere with the work centres.
5. You should not place a full height cabinet or appliance between any two of the major work centres.
6. A minimum of 1000mm (39″) of floor space between countertops is recommended (1200mm or 47″ is preferred). 900mm (36″) would be the minimum distance between a run of cabinets and a kitchen island in a one cook kitchen.
7. If there are two cooks in the kitchen a minimum of 1200mm (47″) is required for one person to edge past the other by turning and passing with bodies parallel.
8. For two people to pass with ease, a 1500mm (59″) between countertops is required.
9. The sink should be in the centre of the work triangle as it is the most used area in the kitchen.
10. At least 300mm (12″) of counter space should be allowed from the edge of the sink to the inside corner of the counter top.
11. The sink area should have counter space either side of it. The total workspace should be a minimum of 1050mm (41″).
12. When placing a dishwasher near a corner, allow at least a 500mm (20″) space from the corner for ease of access.
13. You must allow standing space in front of the dishwasher for unloading.
14. The cooktop should be placed at least 300mm (12″) from a window for safety.
15. The minimum landing space either side of a cooktop is 300mm (12″).
16. At least 300mm (12″) of counter space should be allowed from the edge of the cooking surface to the inside corner of the counter top.
17. Extraction of air is required at cooking surfaces.
18. A minimum 400mm (16″) setdown space is required beside an oven. If this is not possible then a benchtop within 1200mm (47″) of the oven is OK. (except where this crosses a major walkway)
19. The same goes for microwaves, 400mm (16″) setdown space beside the microwave.
20. Try and keep the microwave within the most active part of the kitchen.
21. The height of the microwave (base) above the floor should be between 900 (36″) and 1250mm (49″).
22. A minimum of 400mm (16″) landing space is required on the door opening side of a fridge. If this is not possible then a benchtop within 1200mm (47″) of the fridge is OK. (except where this crosses a major walkway)
23. Consideration to the location of services requires careful planning. To prevent appliances (i.e dishwashers etc) projecting past the countertop you must place the services in a cabinet beside the appliance.
24. Smoke detectors should be installed in the appropriate location for the type used.
25. Consider installing a fire extinguisher and fire blanket which is easily accessible in the kitchen.
26. The preparation area should be a minimum of 900mm (36″) in width.
27. Likewise, the serving area should be a minimum of 900mm (36″) width.
28. If there are two cooks and you dont have 2 separate 900mm (36″) wide preparation areas, a consolidated area of 1500mm (59″) wide is good.
29. Store regularly used items between eye and hip level.
30. 1800mm (71″) from the floor is considered to be the maximum safe storage height.
31. You should consider items to be stored at the first or last place of use. Heavy equipment should be stored near floor level.
32. When considering the countertop height, it should be designed for the cook to work without raising the hand above the elbow.
33. The minimum chair pullout distance from the table to the wall is 600mm.
34. A minimum of 900mm (36″) in depth allows another to person to edge behind a seated diner.
35. A minimum of 1100mm (43″) in depth provides walking space behind a seated diner.
36. Always comply with manufacturers installation instructions for appliances.
37. All kitchen designs should comply with national kitchen standards.
38. When working out natural lighting for the kitchen a good rule of thumb is no less than 10% of the kitchen floor area.
39. Natural ventilation should be provided by windows, doors or other devices that can be opened and closed. Allow for a minimum of 5% of the total floor area.

Small Kitchen Design

Creative ideas can be put to good use when coming up with a small kitchen design. A good way to start out is by deciding on everything you think you may need in the kitchen. Once you decide on everything you need, you will have to figure out if you want your kitchen to show your personality or if you want it to speak more on a functional level. The kitchen is already small, so you will want to design it in a way that will allow you to make the best use of the limited space. A functional kitchen design style will only need to have the items that you will absolutely use just about every day. You may like the idea of certain things being in the kitchen, like an espresso machine, but if you truly are not going to use it on a daily or regular basis there is no need to have it.

One thing to consider having in a small kitchen is a small island. An island does not have to be very big and can still be accommodating. An island can probably be a little more beneficial to you. The top of it can be used as a working space, while the cabinets below can be used as a storage place. You can keep kitchen utensils in the drawers. The cabinets on an island can be used to store your pots and pans. Cabinets or even hooks can be hung up on the sides of the island to make for better storage place and convenience. Lighting will have to be sufficient enough if you decide to have a small island in your kitchen space. Lighting should not be too bright or too dim for you to work in.

Color is something else to consider when trying to come up with a good small kitchen design. You may want to try to find colors that will make your small kitchen space comfortable, warm, inviting and most importantly seem larger. Lighter or white colors tend to make a kitchen appear to be larger. Most light kitchens have a dark base making the kitchen seem more spacious than it actually is. White, silver, and cream are commonly used lighter colors in a small kitchen when designing. You can use these colors alone or mix them together. A white kitchen may have silver appliances such as a refrigerator or sink. Or it can simply be a white kitchen with metallic accents would be appealing.

In order to incorporate a small kitchen design, you will have to have a good mind for creativity. You will need to be able to come up with a good color scheme or at the very least, have a good sense of color. There are interior decorators that you can consult with for professional ideas to design your small kitchen. You can also check out home decorator magazines to help you. Your small kitchen design will need to be comfortable enough for you to use.

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Kitchen Cabinet Design Malaysia - Kitchen Design Tips

1. Streamline surfaces

Think smooth and seamless. Cupboards should reach the ceiling or run flush with a bulkhead, doing away with dustcatching wasted space. Benchtops should be streamlined with few visible joins. Go for under-bench sinks that sit below the benchtop so you can't see the edges.

2. Integrate applicances

In a quest for open-plan bliss, kitchen appliances are making themselves scarce, hiding behind closed doors for a clean look that blends with the living area. For fridges, it's a matter of fitting a door in the same material as the cupboards. Disguise your dishwasher with an integrated front panel.

3. Get a smart splashback

Want to show off some flair with colour or texture? As the design focus of modern kitchens, the splashback is the best place to do it. Natural, clear glass splashbacks are still high in the style stakes, as are mosaics, or choose the same material as your benchtop for a seamless look.

4. Flaunt benchtops

For a modern benchtop, choose natural textures like marble or matt granite. Stone composites, polished timber and poured concrete are also beautiful. Design-wise, it's all about chunky slabs with deep edges. For a price-smart option, apply a thick edge to a thin slab.

5. Opt for an island

A well-designed island bench is essential for entertaining. Fit with a sink, cooktop or chopping boards, so the cook can face family and guests. A benchtop overhang makes it comfortable for people to sit. Or if you prefer to keep mess out of sight, a raised edge will hide the lot.

6. Clue up on colour

Create calm by choosing neutral colours. All-white, cream or pale grey are foolproof design classics. Dark tones make an impact, but can overwhelm small spaces, so use on the bottom row of cabinetry. Keep bursts of colour to feature spots, like splashbacks or the front panel of island benches.

7. Choose the right layout

No matter what your style, budget or space, every kitchen layout should be designed around what experts call the 'Golden Triangle'. This involves placing the main work areas - fridge, sink and oven/cooktop - close to each other, positioned at three sides of a triangle. Regardless of kitchen size, these activity zones should be no more than three metres apart, so you can move easily between them.

8. Switch to clever lighting

Light up your kitchen with pendants or halogens, plus over-bench lights for brighter work spaces. For extra atmosphere while relaxing, fit ceiling lights with dimmers, or just leave on the over-bench lights.

9. Look, no handles

Cupboard handles are best kept low key. Choose invisible angled 'finger pulls' cut into the top or side of the cupboards. Or, if you want handles, go for no-fuss designs in matt chrome or stainless steel.

10. Maximise storage

Drawers maximise storage space, making it easy to access your kitchen's darkest corners. Extra-deep options are perfect for pots and pans. Shallow, extra-wide varieties are great for storing cutlery.

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2011 NKBA Design Award: Best Of Budget-Friendly

Professional and Affordable Kitchen

Linn’s Prestige Kitchens & Baths
Destin, FL
Designer: Allison McCowan

Design Notes: A small kitchen gets a big makeover for a budget under $40,000. Selecting a 30-inch Viking range that had slight damage gave these aspiring chefs a professional-grade appliance at an affordable price. The homeowners installed the tile and sewed the banquette cushion themselves for additional cost savings. Cutting back in these areas allowed them to spend on cabinet organizers, the slate floors, LG stainless steel appliances and Corian countertops.

Products and Materials: Schrock maple cabinetry in Dover finish, Corian countertops in Medea, Corian sink in Glacier White, Kohler faucets, Viking range and ventilation, LG dishwasher, microwave and refrigerator.

Source: kitchens.com

2011 NKBA Design Award: Sustainable– Best of Kitchen Views

h2 style="text-align: center;">An Energy-Saving Kitchen

Newton, MA
Designer: Jessica Williamson, AKBD

Design Notes: When this family of five moved from the city to the suburbs, they wanted to build an eco-friendly new home with an open-plan living space featuring a green kitchen. Environmentally conscientious products fill the kitchen, including LEED-certified cabinetry with a no-VOC finish and no added formaldehyde, a recycled glass backsplash, and a recycled redwood counter. A whole-house lighting system makes saving energy easier, and a PEX plumbing system allowed for the installation of a gray-water recover system. An island dining spot lets the kids snack while Mom and Dad cook on the Energy Star appliances.

Products and Materials: GE Monogram appliances, Caesarstone quartz countertops, GreenQuest by Crystal cabinets.

Source: kitchens.com

2011 NKBA Design Award: Open Plan Kitchens – First Place / First Place Overall

Updated Cabin Kitchen

brooksBerry Kitchens & Baths
St. Louis, MO
Designer: Chris Novak Berry
Co-Designer: Emily Castle

Design Notes: Perched on a ridge, this 1820 cabin home boasts unspoiled views of the woods and river with a resplendent kitchen to match its surroundings. What was once a rough cabin interior now features handcrafted mahogany cabinetry, green granite countertops and natural limestone and fumed wide plank pine flooring. With a walk-in pantry and two refrigerator/freezers, this light-filled and spacious kitchen also boasts plenty of food storage.

Products and Materials: Mahogany cabinets, Typhoon Green honed granite countertops, Kohler and KWC faucets; natural limestone tile, Lacanche Cluny range, Kohler and Franke sinks, RangeCraft ventilation.

Source: kitchens.com

2011 NKBA Design Award: Open Plan Kitchens – Second Place

A Frank Lloyd Wright-Inspired Kitchen

Dream Kitchens, Inc.
Delafield, WI
Designer: Terri Schmidt
Co-Designers: Linda Eberle, CKD, CBD, and Keven Schmidt

Design Notes: A Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired home takes cues from the great architect’s use of horizontal lines and natural materials to inspire a large kitchen suitable for entertaining. Double sliding doors next to the wrap-around wet bar and built-in coffee maker conceal a walk-in pantry and associated clutter. Multiple seating areas provide plenty of options for hosting guests. Varying cabinet heights offer movement and visual interest.

Products and Materials: Corsi custom cabinetry in mahogany, Wolf cooktop and oven, Wolf ventilation system, Sharp microwave drawer, Silver Spark granite countertops, Margaritelli iroko wood flooring, Kohler sinks and faucets, Walls and ceilings in ledgestone and mahogany, Sub-Zero refrigerator and wine refrigerator, Oceanside Glasstile glass tiles from Muse collection on vertical column.

Source: kitchens.com

2011 NKBA Design Award: Open Plan Kitchens – Third Place

Clean and Open Kitchen

bulthaup by Kitchen Distributors, Inc.
Denver, CO
Designer: William Landeros, CKD
Co-Designer: Jed MacKenzie, CKD

Design Notes: Clean, horizontal lines and a neutral palette give this kitchen a minimal, sleek look. A mix of materials—from stainless steel appliances to anodized aluminum cabinets, black oak flooring to a warm alder countertop bar—creates variation in neutral color schemes and texture. The horizontal theme echoes across the room from wide horizontal cabinet pulls to the cabinetry’s horizontal veneer. A 9-centimeter thick alder countertop offers a casual dining space while accenting the horizontal design.

Products and Materials: bulthaup cabinets in grey anodized aluminum with an alder veneer, Gaggenau cooktop and oven, Sharp microwave, Sub-Zero refrigerator, bulthaup ventilation, natural quartzite countertops, Dornbracht faucet, wenge flooring in ebony, Franke sink.

Source: kitchens.com

2011 NKBA Design Award: Small Kitchens – Second Place

A Charming Period Kitchen

Kitchens by Rose
Ramsey, NJ
Designer: Rose Marie Carr

Design Notes: A turn-of-the-century kitchen features modern standards while maintaining its original period charm. A vertical beadboard backsplash, distressed cabinetry and a hammered copper sink embody the style of the era, while the kitchen’s original Carolina pine flooring, brass spring hinges and push plates bring true authenticity to the room.

Products and Materials: Christiana painted and distressed maple and hickory cabinets and maple beadboard backsplash, honed Black Ash granite countertops, LaToscana Ducale faucet, oak and yellow North Carolina pine flooring, Bertazzoni range.

Source: kitchens.com