Removing preconceived notions and starting with a blank slate can help when designing a new kitchen floorplan, according to one expert.Architect David Ling says homeowners should try to forget about the kitchen they grew up with and the one they have now and keep an open mind, Home and Garden Television (HGTV) reports.The article advises those looking to remodel their kitchen to browse design magazines for inspiration and create a scrapbook of things they like, keeping in mind things such as how often the family is in the kitchen, whether any specialist appliances are needed and how the room functions.It advises that five principles should be incorporated in to the kitchen floorplan.These are the sink, stove and refrigerator should form a triangle in relationship to one another tools should be kept near to where they are used a table may be preferable to a permanent island kitchen design can be tackled alone and the plan should be finished completely before employing a contractor.According to research from the National Kitchen and Bath Association, most consumers opt for a traditional style when designing a new kitchen.