{"id":12164,"date":"2018-05-29T07:00:09","date_gmt":"2018-05-29T07:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.qcdesignschool.com\/?p=12164"},"modified":"2018-05-29T07:00:09","modified_gmt":"2018-05-29T07:00:09","slug":"4-best-design-strategies-for-a-functional-kitchen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2018\/05\/4-best-design-strategies-for-a-functional-kitchen","title":{"rendered":"4 Best Design Strategies for a Functional Kitchen"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_content&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; enable_animation=&#8221;true&#8221; animation=&#8221;fade-in&#8221; delay=&#8221;250&#8243;][vc_column_text]Kitchens are tricky spaces. We want them to look beautiful and clean, but they handle a lot of daily activity. So, they can\u2019t be set up like a china cabinet that no one ever touches! You need to really take into consideration all of the functionality of a kitchen before you start designing one.\n\nFollow these useful strategies to bring functionality to your kitchen design strategies!\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2018\/05\/4-best-design-strategies-for-a-functional-kitchen\/#Intuitive_Strategy\" >Intuitive Strategy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2018\/05\/4-best-design-strategies-for-a-functional-kitchen\/#Storage_Strategy\" >Storage Strategy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2018\/05\/4-best-design-strategies-for-a-functional-kitchen\/#Detailed_Strategy\" >Detailed Strategy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2018\/05\/4-best-design-strategies-for-a-functional-kitchen\/#Combined_Design_Strategies\" >Combined Design Strategies<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Intuitive_Strategy\"><\/span>Intuitive Strategy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nSometimes the best strategy is the most obvious one! Below are some of the intuitive elements to use in your design.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;50&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;16571&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;Fade In&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_content&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; enable_animation=&#8221;true&#8221; animation=&#8221;fade-in&#8221; delay=&#8221;250&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h3>Getting Started<\/h3>\nThe first thing to tackle is figuring out who and what you\u2019re working with. Is this a gourmet chef who has tons of equipment? A busy family that has set weekly meals? Kitchens are not one-size-fits-all and you need to make sure that you\u2019re designing a space with the homeowner in mind!\n\nYou should go through the kitchen and do a clean sweep. This means getting rid of broken and unusable things and giving away duplicates. This way you\u2019ll both know what needs to fit in the kitchen, what the problem areas are, and you get to start from a clean base.\n<h3>Using the Space<\/h3>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/2017\/05\/declutter-kitchen-7-tips-professional-organizer-classes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Organize your kitchen intuitively<\/a>. This means keeping the items they use every day close and accessible. It also means keeping the sink near the stove so they don\u2019t need to walk to the other end of the room to drain boiling water or wash their hands. Keep the coffee cups near the coffee pot, the measuring cups with the baking pans, etc.\n\nA kitchen should feel comfortable and easy to navigate. It\u2019s necessary and logical that your clients be able to move freely around their kitchen. Design the space so they can open a drawer or cabinet and still be able to walk by. Make sure doors don\u2019t collide and keep your client\u2019s height in mind so they can actually <em>reach<\/em> their kitchen supplies!\n<h3>Making a Lasting Design<\/h3>\nIt\u2019s also a good idea to ask a client what their future will look like. Should you be designing this kitchen knowing that in a few years they will have a growing family? If that is the case then you might want to add some extra storage or features that will support that. You should also make sure that you choose sturdy materials so the kitchen will last without scratches or stains.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;50&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;12169&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;Fade In&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_content&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; enable_animation=&#8221;true&#8221; animation=&#8221;fade-in&#8221; delay=&#8221;250&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Storage_Strategy\"><\/span>Storage Strategy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nSome clients have too much stuff in their kitchen that they\u2019re not willing to part with. The best way to tackle this is a storage strategy, which is partially outlined below.\n<h3>Optimizing Storage Space<\/h3>\nThere is a lot to consider when it comes to kitchen storage. And let\u2019s be clear. Just because nothing is on the counters does not mean that you have implemented a storage strategy. Things shouldn\u2019t just fit into drawers. They need to have the frequently used items near the front. If you have to move your waffle iron twice a week to get to your blender, you\u2019re wasting time. Another great way to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/2016\/01\/6-hidden-storage-ideas-for-the-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">optimize your storage space<\/a> is to get an island that has storage underneath where the most highly used items can sit.\n\nLimiting deep cupboards, fridges and freezers can be a great way to have more floor space and reduce storage problems. This is because things get shoved to the very back and are forgotten about. This can lead to expired and freezer burnt foods being inaccessible. Visibility and accessibility will give you the most use out of a kitchen.\n<h3>Getting the Most Out of Pieces<\/h3>\nAnother good way to optimize your storage is to create multi-functional items, such as getting rid of the house cutting boards and replacing them with an island that has a built-in butcher block. Often, people cook and socialize together. Consider adding stools to your counter space or island to having seating without fitting in a clunky table. This can lead to more room for shelving and an intimate social experience.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;50&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;12170&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;Fade In&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_content&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; enable_animation=&#8221;true&#8221; animation=&#8221;fade-in&#8221; delay=&#8221;250&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Detailed_Strategy\"><\/span>Detailed Strategy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nSome clients don\u2019t start off with a <em>completely<\/em> dysfunctional kitchen. But that doesn\u2019t mean it can\u2019t be improved! This design strategy offers additional elements to take kitchen functionality to the next level\u2026\n<h3>Seeing Clearly<\/h3>\nLighting in a kitchen is usually incorporated through windows. Natural light is great for kitchen use in the day but makes using a kitchen difficult at night. Nothing is more annoying than turning the light on and having your own body cast a shadow so you still can\u2019t see! The key is to have lighting directly above ALL the spaces including cupboards, counters, the stovetop, and the island.\n\nThis is also relevant when it comes to recipes. Does your client read recipes from their iPad or use their good old-fashioned cookbooks? If they use an iPad you don\u2019t need to be worried about lighting, but you might consider buying a moveable iPad stand. If they use books, you might want to incorporate a tabletop stand with a light.\n<h3>Getting Power<\/h3>\nThere is a lot to take into consideration when it comes to quantity and placement of outlets. You\u2019ll need them for large appliances like a fridge, small everyday appliances like a toaster, and specialty cooking equipment like a food processor. Be sure to place them where they will be used!\n\nAn extremely functional place for an outlet is on the island. Give outlets some special attention if you want to really boost kitchen efficiency.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;12171&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;Fade In&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_content&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; enable_animation=&#8221;true&#8221; animation=&#8221;fade-in&#8221; delay=&#8221;250&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Combined_Design_Strategies\"><\/span>Combined Design Strategies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nThe absolute best strategy would be to include all three of the previous strategies to create one cohesive scheme. There are a lot of features and functions of a kitchen, and to work towards fulfilling each element makes for an amazing design.\n\nThe key is to get to know your clients as best as possible to be able to meet their needs. Do they use that standing mixer every day or was it a wedding gift they don\u2019t touch? Is this a place to socialize or strictly a place to cook quick meals? Personality and other details that you learn are what will maximize functionality for each specific client.\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Want to learn more about designing functional kitchens? Check out QC\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/online-courses\/interior-decorating\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">design courses<\/a>!<\/em><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_content&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; enable_animation=&#8221;true&#8221; animation=&#8221;fade-in&#8221; delay=&#8221;250&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Kitchens are tricky spaces. Check out these design strategies to step up your functionality!","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":19633,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"ppma_author":[526],"class_list":{"0":"post-12164","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-design-tips"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.7 (Yoast SEO v26.7) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>4 Best Design Strategies for a Functional Kitchen - The Focal Point<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Kitchens are tricky spaces. Check out these design strategies to step up your functionality!\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2018\/05\/4-best-design-strategies-for-a-functional-kitchen\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"4 Best Design Strategies for a Functional Kitchen\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Kitchens are tricky spaces. Check out these design strategies to step up your functionality!\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2018\/05\/4-best-design-strategies-for-a-functional-kitchen\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"The Focal Point\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/QCDesign\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2018-05-29T07:00:09+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/blog.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Copy-of-Design-Feature-Post-Template-19.png\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"800\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"500\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/png\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Gillian Hogerland\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Gillian Hogerland\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"9 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2018\/05\/4-best-design-strategies-for-a-functional-kitchen#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2018\/05\/4-best-design-strategies-for-a-functional-kitchen\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Gillian Hogerland\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/2b55318db489c8f49201b32b611101bc\"},\"headline\":\"4 Best Design Strategies for a Functional Kitchen\",\"datePublished\":\"2018-05-29T07:00:09+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2018\/05\/4-best-design-strategies-for-a-functional-kitchen\"},\"wordCount\":1753,\"commentCount\":0,\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2018\/05\/4-best-design-strategies-for-a-functional-kitchen#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Copy-of-Design-Feature-Post-Template-19.png\",\"articleSection\":[\"Design Tips\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"CommentAction\",\"name\":\"Comment\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2018\/05\/4-best-design-strategies-for-a-functional-kitchen#respond\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2018\/05\/4-best-design-strategies-for-a-functional-kitchen\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2018\/05\/4-best-design-strategies-for-a-functional-kitchen\",\"name\":\"4 Best Design Strategies for a Functional Kitchen - The Focal Point\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2018\/05\/4-best-design-strategies-for-a-functional-kitchen#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2018\/05\/4-best-design-strategies-for-a-functional-kitchen#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Copy-of-Design-Feature-Post-Template-19.png\",\"datePublished\":\"2018-05-29T07:00:09+00:00\",\"author\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/2b55318db489c8f49201b32b611101bc\"},\"description\":\"Kitchens are tricky spaces. Check out these design strategies to step up your functionality!\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2018\/05\/4-best-design-strategies-for-a-functional-kitchen#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2018\/05\/4-best-design-strategies-for-a-functional-kitchen\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2018\/05\/4-best-design-strategies-for-a-functional-kitchen#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Copy-of-Design-Feature-Post-Template-19.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Copy-of-Design-Feature-Post-Template-19.png\",\"width\":800,\"height\":500,\"caption\":\"Background modern tiles wall, white table with modern kitchen accessories, interior design U\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2018\/05\/4-best-design-strategies-for-a-functional-kitchen#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"4 Best Design Strategies for a Functional Kitchen\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/\",\"name\":\"The Focal Point\",\"description\":\"\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/2b55318db489c8f49201b32b611101bc\",\"name\":\"Gillian Hogerland\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/2ad33ddc6493cb10fd605424e49c134a\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/c0b3df7de82b2235f648a5b7c9c738fcddecda668416035affc2de471ffea057?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/c0b3df7de82b2235f648a5b7c9c738fcddecda668416035affc2de471ffea057?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"Gillian Hogerland\"},\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/author\/gillian-hogerland\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO Premium plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"4 Best Design Strategies for a Functional Kitchen - The Focal Point","description":"Kitchens are tricky spaces. Check out these design strategies to step up your functionality!","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2018\/05\/4-best-design-strategies-for-a-functional-kitchen","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"4 Best Design Strategies for a Functional Kitchen","og_description":"Kitchens are tricky spaces. Check out these design strategies to step up your functionality!","og_url":"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2018\/05\/4-best-design-strategies-for-a-functional-kitchen","og_site_name":"The Focal Point","article_publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/QCDesign","article_published_time":"2018-05-29T07:00:09+00:00","og_image":[{"width":800,"height":500,"url":"https:\/\/blog.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Copy-of-Design-Feature-Post-Template-19.png","type":"image\/png"}],"author":"Gillian Hogerland","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Gillian Hogerland","Est. reading time":"9 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2018\/05\/4-best-design-strategies-for-a-functional-kitchen#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2018\/05\/4-best-design-strategies-for-a-functional-kitchen"},"author":{"name":"Gillian Hogerland","@id":"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/2b55318db489c8f49201b32b611101bc"},"headline":"4 Best Design Strategies for a Functional Kitchen","datePublished":"2018-05-29T07:00:09+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2018\/05\/4-best-design-strategies-for-a-functional-kitchen"},"wordCount":1753,"commentCount":0,"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2018\/05\/4-best-design-strategies-for-a-functional-kitchen#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Copy-of-Design-Feature-Post-Template-19.png","articleSection":["Design Tips"],"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"CommentAction","name":"Comment","target":["https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2018\/05\/4-best-design-strategies-for-a-functional-kitchen#respond"]}]},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2018\/05\/4-best-design-strategies-for-a-functional-kitchen","url":"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2018\/05\/4-best-design-strategies-for-a-functional-kitchen","name":"4 Best Design Strategies for a Functional Kitchen - The Focal Point","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2018\/05\/4-best-design-strategies-for-a-functional-kitchen#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2018\/05\/4-best-design-strategies-for-a-functional-kitchen#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Copy-of-Design-Feature-Post-Template-19.png","datePublished":"2018-05-29T07:00:09+00:00","author":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/2b55318db489c8f49201b32b611101bc"},"description":"Kitchens are tricky spaces. Check out these design strategies to step up your functionality!","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2018\/05\/4-best-design-strategies-for-a-functional-kitchen#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2018\/05\/4-best-design-strategies-for-a-functional-kitchen"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2018\/05\/4-best-design-strategies-for-a-functional-kitchen#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Copy-of-Design-Feature-Post-Template-19.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Copy-of-Design-Feature-Post-Template-19.png","width":800,"height":500,"caption":"Background modern tiles wall, white table with modern kitchen accessories, interior design U"},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2018\/05\/4-best-design-strategies-for-a-functional-kitchen#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"4 Best Design Strategies for a Functional Kitchen"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/","name":"The Focal Point","description":"","potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/2b55318db489c8f49201b32b611101bc","name":"Gillian Hogerland","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/2ad33ddc6493cb10fd605424e49c134a","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/c0b3df7de82b2235f648a5b7c9c738fcddecda668416035affc2de471ffea057?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/c0b3df7de82b2235f648a5b7c9c738fcddecda668416035affc2de471ffea057?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"Gillian Hogerland"},"url":"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/author\/gillian-hogerland"}]}},"authors":[{"term_id":526,"user_id":12,"is_guest":0,"slug":"gillian-hogerland","display_name":"Gillian Hogerland","avatar_url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/c0b3df7de82b2235f648a5b7c9c738fcddecda668416035affc2de471ffea057?s=96&d=mm&r=g","author_category":"","first_name":"Gillian","last_name":"Hogerland","user_url":"","job_title":"","description":""}],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12164","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/12"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12164"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12164\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/19633"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12164"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12164"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12164"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ppma_author?post=12164"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}