Create a Functional Kitchen
No matter what season it is, kitchens can be filled with the aromas of seasonal recipes. You’ll find people cutting and chopping ingredients, ovens baking, and stovetops cooking. This beautiful dance of ingredients turning into delicious foods is enhanced when performed in a functional kitchen.
What is a functional kitchen? Perhaps you are redoing your home and need ideas or maybe you are in the mood to reorganize your already established kitchen. There are a few things that can help improve the way your kitchen looks and operates.
Make sure you have plenty of working counter space. You always need room for chopping your fruits and veggies, but you also need room to store them until your recipe's exact moment. A good way to add more working space or countertops to your kitchen is to install or use a kitchen island. This can be something installed or something that has four legs that you can simply set on your already existing floor space.
Install drawers instead of lower cabinets. Drawers are easier to access and make the most of your space.
Find a kitchen sink that doubles as a workspace. Some sinks have places for colanders, cutting boards, and drying racks. Making the most out of your sink will help you love the space you’re in.
Place all utensils and spices in easy-to-grab locations. You don’t want to be in the middle of stirring something on the stove only to discover you need that one utensil on the opposite side of the kitchen. Don’t let your recipe get ruined by burning your ingredients. Make sure your kitchen is handy and ready for such an occasion.
Make clean-up easy. Place your dishwasher next to your kitchen sink. Make sure your silverware drawer and plate cabinets are next to your dishwasher. This not only creates an easy way to rinse and fill up the dishwasher, but it also creates a smooth transition and quick clean-up after your dishes are clean.
Next Steps
If you’d like help creating a functional kitchen, reach out anytime at traceyrice@kw.com or 405-226-3770.