If your office is on the smaller side, it’s likely that you won’t have space for a large kitchen. However, a kitchenette can be just as effective as a bigger, well-equipped kitchen, if it is designed and installed correctly. Size isn’t everything!
At Niche Projects, we’ve designed countless kitchens for businesses of all sizes across Sydney. When it comes to offices with limited space, a special touch is required to get the most out of your office kitchenette. There are a few elements that need to be included, and then it should be installed by an expert Sydney office design team like Niche.
Here’s what needs to be considered when creating the perfect office kitchenette.
Lighting
Smaller spaces tend to receive less light, so office kitchenettes are often dark and dreary. However, there are ways that you can maximise your lighting so that your people are more inclined to actually use the facilities. If natural lighting is present, make the most of it by ensuring that there is nothing blocking the flow of light from windows. If you rely on artificial lighting only, you should be utilising LED globes that give off a natural glow.
Better lighting in your office kitchenette will make it a much more attractive space, and more likely for your people to actually spend their time in there. Light will also open up your kitchenette and make it feel larger than it is.
Benches
Adequate bench space is a must in any kitchen. If you don’t have enough bench space, your people won’t be able to use the kitchen as they normally would. There won’t be enough space to prepare meals or drinks, which is exactly what your employees should be doing in the kitchen! Bench space must be a priority when designing your office kitchenette so that employees can actually use the space for what it was intended.
Furniture
The furniture that you choose to place in your kitchenette can truly make or break the space. It needs to be functional, comfortable, not too big (and not too small, and there can’t be too much of it. That means you should be choosing your chairs and tables, and any other items, carefully.
A Sydney office design and office fit-out company is the best source of knowledge when it comes to choosing the right furniture for your office kitchenette. Whether you can fit one table or three, we’ll help you choose the most functional pieces for your office. We’ll make sure that you’re left with ample space, and that the design choices fit your aesthetic perfectly!
Appliances
Appliances are essential for a functional kitchenette. Without a microwave, water dispenser, coffee machine or an oven, employees are going to feel like their kitchen is letting them down. Your people need the right appliances to cook or heat up their food, make hot drinks, and essentially use the kitchen as it was intended.
It goes without saying that the better quality of the appliances in your kitchen, the happier your people are. This is all about user experience because the better the experience your people have in the kitchenette, the more positively they will feel about the space and their workplace as a whole. At Niche Projects, we have an excellent knowledge base on the best kitchen appliances available and can source them at reasonable prices.
Space optimisation
When space is at a premium, it’s essential that you design well. At Niche Projects, we have an immense amount of experience at working with tight spaces and designing effective layouts for businesses that are working with smaller offices. We’ll ensure that your small kitchen space is maximised as much as possible so that your people enjoy spending time there, and you are getting the best return on your investment.
To discuss your Sydney office kitchen design, get in touch with Niche Projects today.
