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The kitchen is often the most used room in the house. Meals are often prepared, cooked, and eaten in the kitchen, and the room is often used as a homework or study area.
A stopgap place where you can pay your bills and keep track of your household needs. By increasing the organization and functionality of the kitchen, homeowners can enjoy this popular space even more. When it's time to renovate the kitchen, homeowners can take steps to make these spaces more organized and functional.
Here are eight tips for creating a more functional kitchen.
Invest in more storage.
Make the most of corner cabinets and other potential dead spots in your kitchen. You can use a variety of products to organize areas with awkward angles or shapes. A kitchen designer can also work with you to reconfigure your cabinets and kitchen layout.
Organize cooking utensils and dishes around the sink/dishwasher. Instead of having to walk across the kitchen to put away clean dishes, placing frequently used items next to or above the dishwasher will make loading and unloading the dishwasher much easier. Similarly, place frequently used pots, baking dishes, and other items near the oven or cooking area.
Take advantage of drawer and cabinet organizers.
Create a place for everything in your kitchen. Take out all your items, see what you need, and use them all the time. Then organize your storage around those items so everything fits perfectly. Pull-out shelves and lazy Susans also make access easier.
If you can afford a custom kitchen, be sure to design the cabinets to your liking. If you have standard cabinets, you may need to reconfigure the shelves and spacing to fit the items you have. This will also help you maximize your cabinet space.
Provide a drawer or cabinet to store trash cans. Separate compost, trash and recycling needs.
Creates continuity in the room.
Many open concept homes feature an open kitchen in a separate room of the home. Reflect the design scheme of the rest of your home, ensuring that there's an unobstructed flow between spaces.
Create a drink station.
A drink station allows you to minimize the time needed when making tea or coffee or for the kids to drink juice.
Set up a workspace in the kitchen.
Whether it's paying bills, making shopping lists, or leaving notes for family members, a dedicated workspace can add even more functionality to your room. Make sure you have task lighting nearby and sufficient overhead lighting to ensure all the necessary lighting in your kitchen is properly illuminated.
