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Pin Studio’s Design Director Si Yuan Talks Practicality in Kitchen Designs

October 12, 2021

It comes as no surprise that Pins Studio’s Design Director, Si Yuan, is well-versed in the art of designing a home, and as we all know, the kitchen is an integral part of any home. Si Yuan has designed a multitude of different kitchens in different styles, from Scandinavian concepts to the contemporary chic styles, and even worked with refreshing minimalistic yet colourful schemes. For Si Yuan, there are a few bullet-points that homeowners should take note of when approaching their kitchen design.

DESIGN DIRECTOR SI YUAN, PIN STUDIO

1. Remember that form follows function
Everything in the kitchen from the cabinets to the appliances should first reflect the owner’s lifestyle and habits in a functional way before it can be tied back to the colour themes and the design’s aesthetics.

2. Select quality materials
When choosing anything in the kitchen, you should check what it’s made of. The materials of your kitchen should be durable and sustainable, so as to positively affect the lifespan of the space.

3. Allocate your budget appropriately
Taking care of your budget breakdown is vital so that you can ensure there is enough to purchase your preferred products. Remember to incorporate every element of the kitchen when planning your budget, from the cabinets, sink and taps, kitchen system, kitchen top materials, appliances, and everything else.

4. Take into consideration storage space
For everything to work and flow well in a kitchen, ample storage space that is accessible and fluid is necessary. Make sure there is room for everything you need to stow away.

5. Ensure design’s practicality and its maintenance
A design should be low-maintenance for it to be sustainable in the long run and for the kitchen to be as fuss-free as possible. Don’t skimp out on the expensive but high-quality stuff, and be sure to take your time so that the final product can be genuinely cherished by you. For Si Yuan, a preferred kitchen would have a stream of natural lighting and a nice view. A highly practical ventilation system and quality materials are of course an essential, but the designer also appreciates a kitchen with a good flow so that family and friends can gather together easily and enjoy the cooking process together. It’s important to connect the owner’s lifestyle and habits into that kitchen and fill the space with their personality, characteristics and soul.

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