When planning your kitchen, there are many things to remember, such as where to place the large appliances, small appliances, and lighting. We employ specialists who will make electrical wiring diagrams that suit your personal requirements.
Everything in your kitchen will be arranged and fixed purposefully for an aesthetic and optimised kitchen. Our detailed approach makes it easier for us to assist you in achieving the perfect blend of both appliances and lighting to make your kitchen functional and beautiful.
Strategic Placement of Appliances with Electrical Wiring Plan
Appliance Placement
Which regions of your store do you prefer to have your major appliances installed? An electrical wiring plan enables you to move big machines to exactly where you wish them to be instead of putting them where plug sockets are already in place.
For instance, it is possible to install the washing machine and tumble dryer together, the dishwasher close to the sink, and fridges and cookers near the large working surfaces in a kitchen.
Key Considerations
That is why some points should be highlighted. The electrical supply near sinks should be well coordinated to prevent future risks. You may also need special switches for ovens, specialised outlets for other appliances, or flexible tails for built-in ovens.
Certain changes may also require specific approvals, which should follow Building Regulations’ guarantees to get an affirmation.
Comprehensive Electrical Plan
Due to such complexities, we give our customers an electrical breakdown in an A3 plan that will fulfil all their requirements. It clearly explains how each kitchen item should be placed and eliminates potential hassles due to overlooked factors your builder needs to consider.
Ensuring Sufficient Socket Placement for Small Appliances
When planning a kitchen, it’s important to consider large appliances and other smaller ones that will be used daily. Some of the following are some of the important things that you need to consider about are
- Adequate Socket Count: Make sure you have enough wall sockets for all your small appliances, such as the kettle, coffee maker, and toaster.
- Convenient Placement: Install receptacles and outlets for appliances used most often that aren’t out of reach or in inconvenient places.
- Appliance Cord Length: Some accessories associated with small electrical appliances have short electrical leads and should, therefore, be placed on the working tops near the plug sockets.
- Additional Appliances: Other categories include blenders, food processors, sandwich makers, slow cookers, and electric grills.
- Efficient Layout: An electrical wiring plan assists in placement, keeping each appliance away from the sink while ensuring it is within reach of adequate counter space.
- Extra Sockets: A couple more sockets along your countertops’ length can easily be useful for more activities and appliances.
Is Your Kitchen Lighting Satisfactory for Your Cooking?
Flexible lighting is mandatory in a kitchen, as it is necessary to have a bright light on working surfaces and the possibility of having a warmer light during a meal.
- Pendant Lights: Pendant lights are perfect for placement above dining tables or kitchen counters; they have options of being fitted with bulbs that can be adjusted for brightness.
- Under-cabinet Lighting: Ideal for illuminating the working plane, particularly when preparing meals, this sort of lighting can be switched off for efficiency.
- Recessed Down-lighting: At night, it enables a flexible lighting system that allows for either uniform kitchen lighting or spotlighting of the compartment, emphasising all the kitchen equipment.
An elaborate electrical wiring design should be adopted to install the best lights. This plan eliminates the chances of having poor lighting inside your kitchen while also allowing you to have adequate lighting for cooking, eating, and any other use.
Comprehensive Electrical Breakdown for Your Kitchen
At Ohmatic Electrical, we have skilled personnel who can advise on our electrical breakdown according to the design of the kitchen you desire.
This fine-grained plan considers all the necessary factors that shouldn’t be overlooked when considering electrical requirements for the kitchen design. Our professionals will then create a kitchen that will suit your lifestyle and home. We will give functionality and style in every detail.
