Kitchen Layout Do’s and Don’ts | Home Building Podcast

The kitchen is the heart of the home and one of the most expensive things to get wrong. In this episode Behan breaks down his do's and don'ts for kitchen location, layout, sculleries, storage and lighting. Practical, opinionated and straight from 25 years of designing Perth homes. DOWNLOAD IBA’S KITCHEN CHECKLIST 👇🏽 https://info.independentbuildingadvic... What you’ll learn: Where to position your kitchen in the home The kitchen triangle Why 1200mm between benches is the minimum Scullery do's and don'ts Breakfast bar seating Kitchen lighting Powerpoint placement Chapters: 00:04 - Kitchen location in the home 01:22 - Garage access and shopping bag rule 01:50 - Kitchen position for families with kids 02:06 - Kitchen off the alfresco - indoor outdoor flow 02:46 - Natural light and dark colour kitchens 03:00 - Kitchen layout - the triangle explained 05:00 - Sink placement - island vs back bench 08:00 - Bench spacing - the 1200mm rule 12:00 - Scullery design - do's and don'ts 18:00 - Sink in the scullery vs main kitchen 22:00 - Storage - overhead cupboards, drawers and pantry 28:00 - Breakfast bar seating and push-to-open cupboard problem 30:38 - Kitchen lighting - bench lights and skylights 31:54 - Dimmers, separate switches and mood lighting 32:40 - Scullery sensor lights and PowerPoint placement What should we cover next time? Let us know in the comments 🏡 Tell us what you think must go into the kitchen to upgrade it to the next level. And make sure you follow us on whatever platform you’re on, so you don’t miss out on part 2. Need design & building advice? Find out more on our IBA website www.independentbuildingadvice.com.au Want more home building episodes? Visit our YouTube or website https://independentbuildingadvice.com... Follow us on socials: Instagram | Facebook | YouTube Disclaimer: The information discussed in this episode is general in nature and does not take into account your personal circumstances, site conditions, budget, or local council requirements. Building, design, investment, and rental outcomes vary significantly depending on individual factors. We recommend seeking personalised professional advice before making decisions related to property, construction, or finance.