Thank you for this whole series and your many lighting videos. I am in the middle of a reno and it has helped immensely with my lighting and layout plan. Straightforward advice for function and form that can be adapted to many different situations and styles.
Another excellent video, Liz! You're right...knowing the depth is so important. We thought we wanted a microwave hidden behind a cabinet front, but we realized most microwaves are at least 18" in depth and won't be flush with typical 12" depth uppers. We don't want to do a microwave with trim bc once the microwave breaks we'd have to find a replacement that fits perfectly. I guess we could do an appliance garage in the corner and "hide" it there...hmmm, decisions, decisions.
I love your videos! I’m planning a kitchen renovation (and two bathrooms 😭🤑😆) and your videos have been so helpful. You discuss details many designers do not focus on in videos and I truly appreciate you going beyond finishes! ❤❤❤
Thank you for the insight! Looking forward to the next video...The great part about designing a house from scratch is that you can watch a video like this and change the size of the room to meet the kitchen layout requirements, rather than vice versa.
Thank you Liz, your videos are a treasure trove of knowledge, we just finished planning the whole kitchen, I never thought of looking at it with the elevation. You can actually see upper and lowers and see where to put the outlets and how they would look once they are installed. :)
Hi Liz. I want to create a hallway in my house. The hallway is 2 meters wide. I want to put a round table in the middle of the hallway with flowers as a foyer just like those in hotels and movies. What size of the table should be for that 2 meter hallway?
If my math is correct ( and that’s a big if) that’s about 6.5 feet, so any table in the middle is going to be too tight. when at only a foot in diameter ish, it limits an entry’s grandness. Plan b
Liz, could you do a video on lighting a living room? I have a small living room in an 80 year old house with only two windows that don’t get much light because of trees. There is no built in lighting in the room. I’d like to add at least some down lights (can lights) because the room is so dark. (Easy atticOne concern is that if the lights are too far from the walls they won’t illuminate the full room, but if they are even a little close to the wall, they’ll be almost above the heads of people siting on the couch. And that’s a bad look. Not sure how to handle this problem. I don’t want guests to look like they’re in a spotlight!
hi liz, this is the answer of chat gpt for minimum kitchen standards, can u comment? 1. Here are the minimum kitchen measurement standards in meters, including toe kicks, upper cabinets, and the distance between cabinets and countertops: Minimum Kitchen Measurement Standards: Overall Kitchen Size: Minimum Size: Approximately 3 meters x 3 meters (9.8 feet x 9.8 feet) for a basic kitchen layout. Toe Kick: Height: Typically 0.1 meters (about 4 inches) high. Depth: Usually 0.05 meters (about 2 inches) deep. Upper Cabinets: Height: Upper cabinets are generally installed 0.5 to 0.6 meters (20 to 24 inches) above the countertop. Standard Depth: Typically 0.3 meters (about 12 inches). Distance Between Cabinet and Countertop: Standard Distance: The space between the bottom of upper cabinets and the top of the countertop is usually around 0.45 meters (about 18 inches). Countertop Height: Standard Height: Typically between 0.85 meters and 0.91 meters (34 to 36 inches). Countertop Depth: Standard Depth: Usually around 0.6 meters (about 24 inches). Clearance and Walkways: Aisle Width: At least 0.9 meters (about 3 feet) of clearance between countertops, appliances, and the kitchen island for comfortable movement. These measurements provide a good baseline for a functional kitchen design. Adjustments can be made based on personal preferences and specific needs! 2.To comfortably fit a kitchen island, the minimum kitchen size is generally recommended to be around 3 meters by 3 meters (approximately 9.8 feet by 9.8 feet). Key Considerations: Island Size: The island should be at least 0.9 meters by 1.5 meters (approximately 3 feet by 5 feet) to provide usable space. Clearance: You need at least 0.9 meters (about 3 feet) of clearance around the island for easy movement. Overall Layout: Ensure the layout supports an efficient work triangle (sink, stove, refrigerator) while incorporating the island. Functionality: More space allows for better functionality, especially if the island will be used for cooking or dining. In summary, while 3 meters by 3 meters is the minimum, a slightly larger kitchen (e.g., 3.5 meters by 3.5 meters or more) will provide a more comfortable experience.
Hi Liz. I have a question. Do you like baking? Because i want to ask which position should the oven be placed when one likes to bake? Is it at the bottom, below counter height together with the stove and oven appliance combo? Or do you like your oven fixed wall mounted which might be above countertop height or do you prefer a separate counter top oven? Bear in mind I would like to have a kitchen wherein I like to pretend I’m a host in a cooking show like Ina garten in barefoot contessa.
Wall oven Contessa! I’m not a baker, but my sil is. She swears by eye level wall ovens after many years with combo stove/ovens. Not to mention the bending!
@@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa wall oven may seem to be the first choice however, how would u access a heavy pot of roast beef if the swing down oven door is on the way? with this, im leaning towards stove oven combo where the oven is below counter top height. any insights on the swining down door getting on the way?
@samph5 I've seen wall ovens with French doors. Imagine two doors, split vertically, so they open to the right and left. It brings you much closer to the oven's contents without fear of burning yourself on a big hot pull-down door. That would be perfect! I don't remember brand(s), and they're probably more expensive, but sometimes it's worth paying more, especially if you do a lot of baking.
@@SweetStuffOnMonarchLane I see. Never thought of that and I guess it’s expensive like 5000usd Viking brand name. I’m passing on this just bec of the price
This woman is really good and she is working her heart out. Make sure to hit "like" for her videos.
Amen sister!🙏💪😂😇
Thank you for this whole series and your many lighting videos. I am in the middle of a reno and it has helped immensely with my lighting and layout plan. Straightforward advice for function and form that can be adapted to many different situations and styles.
That’s the idea 💡 any questions, don’t hesitate to ask!
Another excellent video, Liz! You're right...knowing the depth is so important. We thought we wanted a microwave hidden behind a cabinet front, but we realized most microwaves are at least 18" in depth and won't be flush with typical 12" depth uppers. We don't want to do a microwave with trim bc once the microwave breaks we'd have to find a replacement that fits perfectly. I guess we could do an appliance garage in the corner and "hide" it there...hmmm, decisions, decisions.
I’m on the hunt for 12” deep as well. There are a few but I don’t think they have any juice ⚡️
Some really great nuggets of advice! 😀
I love your videos! I’m planning a kitchen renovation (and two bathrooms 😭🤑😆) and your videos have been so helpful. You discuss details many designers do not focus on in videos and I truly appreciate you going beyond finishes! ❤❤❤
So glad they help! Finishes are icing 🧁 I’m all about the batter
Thank you for the insight! Looking forward to the next video...The great part about designing a house from scratch is that you can watch a video like this and change the size of the room to meet the kitchen layout requirements, rather than vice versa.
Yes! Scan lots of plans. Go to open houses. See what feels “right” to you!💪👩🎨
A wealth of valuable information, as always. Thank you Liz!
Excellent!!
This is unbelievably helpful as I embark on a rebuild. You are equipping me with the real info I need to think over. Keep it up! Thank you!!
That’s the idea! Glad you find value in it!💪👩🎨
This is great!!
Glad it was useful 🙏
Thank you Liz, your videos are a treasure trove of knowledge, we just finished planning the whole kitchen, I never thought of looking at it with the elevation. You can actually see upper and lowers and see where to put the outlets and how they would look once they are installed. :)
Hooray! Now make sure that electrician gets the notes! ⚡️
Insightful, as always! Thank you.
Thanks for watching!
❤❤❤Thank you so much, we're planning our kitchen in Nigeria and your videos have been invaluable ❤
So glad they help!
Hi Liz! What are people doing more now in kitchen sinks? More stainless or more granite composite or something like that? 😊
I was just in Ferguson and the saleswoman said she still sells more stainless than all combined.
@@lizbiancoismydesignsherpathank you❣️ Your videos are great!!!!
Hi Liz. I want to create a hallway in my house. The hallway is 2 meters wide. I want to put a round table in the middle of the hallway with flowers as a foyer just like those in hotels and movies. What size of the table should be for that 2 meter hallway?
If my math is correct ( and that’s a big if) that’s about 6.5 feet, so any table in the middle is going to be too tight. when at only a foot in diameter ish, it limits an entry’s grandness. Plan b
@@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa I thought so too. I guess I need to push the table on the wall.
@@samph5 yes! Don’t crank the entry. It sets the time for what to expect!🙏👩🎨
Liz, could you do a video on lighting a living room? I have a small living room in an 80 year old house with only two windows that don’t get much light because of trees. There is no built in lighting in the room. I’d like to add at least some down lights (can lights) because the room is so dark. (Easy atticOne concern is that if the lights are too far from the walls they won’t illuminate the full room, but if they are even a little close to the wall, they’ll be almost above the heads of people siting on the couch. And that’s a bad look. Not sure how to handle this problem. I don’t want guests to look like they’re in a spotlight!
What about wall sconces?
hi liz, this is the answer of chat gpt for minimum kitchen standards, can u comment?
1. Here are the minimum kitchen measurement standards in meters, including toe kicks, upper cabinets, and the distance between cabinets and countertops:
Minimum Kitchen Measurement Standards:
Overall Kitchen Size:
Minimum Size: Approximately 3 meters x 3 meters (9.8 feet x 9.8 feet) for a basic kitchen layout.
Toe Kick:
Height: Typically 0.1 meters (about 4 inches) high.
Depth: Usually 0.05 meters (about 2 inches) deep.
Upper Cabinets:
Height: Upper cabinets are generally installed 0.5 to 0.6 meters (20 to 24 inches) above the countertop.
Standard Depth: Typically 0.3 meters (about 12 inches).
Distance Between Cabinet and Countertop:
Standard Distance: The space between the bottom of upper cabinets and the top of the countertop is usually around 0.45 meters (about 18 inches).
Countertop Height:
Standard Height: Typically between 0.85 meters and 0.91 meters (34 to 36 inches).
Countertop Depth:
Standard Depth: Usually around 0.6 meters (about 24 inches).
Clearance and Walkways:
Aisle Width: At least 0.9 meters (about 3 feet) of clearance between countertops, appliances, and the kitchen island for comfortable movement.
These measurements provide a good baseline for a functional kitchen design. Adjustments can be made based on personal preferences and specific needs!
2.To comfortably fit a kitchen island, the minimum kitchen size is generally recommended to be around 3 meters by 3 meters (approximately 9.8 feet by 9.8 feet).
Key Considerations:
Island Size:
The island should be at least 0.9 meters by 1.5 meters (approximately 3 feet by 5 feet) to provide usable space.
Clearance:
You need at least 0.9 meters (about 3 feet) of clearance around the island for easy movement.
Overall Layout:
Ensure the layout supports an efficient work triangle (sink, stove, refrigerator) while incorporating the island.
Functionality:
More space allows for better functionality, especially if the island will be used for cooking or dining.
In summary, while 3 meters by 3 meters is the minimum, a slightly larger kitchen (e.g., 3.5 meters by 3.5 meters or more) will provide a more comfortable experience.
Not terrible baseline. The clearances are always suspect👀
Hi Liz. I have a question. Do you like baking? Because i want to ask which position should the oven be placed when one likes to bake? Is it at the bottom, below counter height together with the stove and oven appliance combo? Or do you like your oven fixed wall mounted which might be above countertop height or do you prefer a separate counter top oven? Bear in mind I would like to have a kitchen wherein I like to pretend I’m a host in a cooking show like Ina garten in barefoot contessa.
Wall oven Contessa! I’m not a baker, but my sil is. She swears by eye level wall ovens after many years with combo stove/ovens. Not to mention the bending!
@@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa wall oven may seem to be the first choice however, how would u access a heavy pot of roast beef if the swing down oven door is on the way? with this, im leaning towards stove oven combo where the oven is below counter top height. any insights on the swining down door getting on the way?
@samph5 I've seen wall ovens with French doors. Imagine two doors, split vertically, so they open to the right and left. It brings you much closer to the oven's contents without fear of burning yourself on a big hot pull-down door. That would be perfect! I don't remember brand(s), and they're probably more expensive, but sometimes it's worth paying more, especially if you do a lot of baking.
@@SweetStuffOnMonarchLane yes they are magnificent and $$$
@@SweetStuffOnMonarchLane I see. Never thought of that and I guess it’s expensive like 5000usd Viking brand name. I’m passing on this just bec of the price