The kitchen is a room that most of us spend a lot of time in. Whether it’s to cook, clean, make a drink, or have a chat, it is a social and fun hub in the home. However, not all of us make the most out of its convenience and functions. So here are some tips to help you make the most of your kitchen.
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Add a social aspect
Although we use our kitchens primarily for preparing food and eating, it is a great space in the house to socialize from. If you have a separate dining room, then you might want to consider adding stools to your kitchen as it’s a great way to increase its inviting atmosphere. If you lack seating options in the kitchen, then there will be very little socializing going on in there.
A social area will encourage you, the family, and your guests to spend more time there. That way, you will make the most out of your kitchen by increasing the time you can spend there. Your friends and family will be comfortable keeping you company while you are preparing food.
Clean and be green
You will want your kitchen to be uncluttered every time you use it to make sure that you have plenty of surface space. Besides, it is much easier and faster to clean when there are fewer items to clean around and under. Stay on top of clearing and cleaning up so that you are always ready for the next time you want to prepare something. I try to take 5-10 minutes after each meal to quickly pick up and wipe down surfaces. It helps keep things from getting overwhelming and out of hand.
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On the other hand, it is important to be as sustainable as possible, which is largely down to our kitchen waste. Although you can recycle materials from other rooms in the house, such as the cardboard from the toilet roll and the plastic from our shampoo bottles, most of the waste comes from the kitchen. It is important to recycle efficiently as recycle each thing separately. A separate bin for food waste is a great way to make sure you stay on top of your recycling. And using microfiber cleaning cloths instead of paper towels or disposable wipes helps reduce waste, too.
Stay organized
As well as being clean, it is essential to stay organized if you want to enjoy your kitchen in your kitchen. The messier the room is, the more stressful preparing meals will be.
It is easy to stay organized if you have separate drawers for cutlery, kitchenware, species, dried foods, etc. Knowing where everything is (and putting it back in the right place) will help you stay organized and enjoy spending time in the kitchen. There are many organizational and storage items available that can help you keep things looking nice and tidy all throughout your kitchen.
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Add a kitchen island
If you have a large amount of space in the middle of your kitchen, then you might want to consider adding a kitchen island. Kitchen islands are a great extra space to prepare food, to host some drinks, or eat your meals. They are ideal for food prep or even serving.
If you lack space for a kitchen island, then how about space for the stools on the end of the worktop? You could make a small nook for eating meals, which can also be used as an extra space to make food or drinks.
All of these ideas can help you utilize your kitchen to its fullest extent!