A well-organized kitchen is the heart of a home, a space where culinary creativity can thrive and the joy of hosting is amplified.
Unfortunately, such a kitchen appears too difficult to have for most folks. Every day, they face the reality that this part of their house overflows with all types of kitchenware that don’t get used much (if at all), food products that don’t fit in any storage, and a variety of knick-knacks that have no use in the kitchen.
If you’re one of those people who find their kitchen a chaotic place but still wish to restore its function and value, here are five ways you can try to whip it into the shape of a space you can use easily, frequently, and joyfully:
1. Score inspiration from kitchen showrooms.
There’s nothing like different well-designed kitchens to spark ideas on how you can create your own beautiful high-performing kitchen.
Whether it’s online or in a brick-and-mortar home improvement store, tour a few showrooms to see the latest trends and products for an organized kitchen. Who knows? You might even find some kitchen bar stools for sale that are perfect for that cozy dining nook.
2. Customize kitchen features to increase their functionality.
If clutter is a constant problem in your kitchen and you’re always thinking of buying new storage solutions, hold your horses. Instead, go to your kitchen and find fixtures that you can customize to do more for you.
Take a vintage hutch that holds bakeware and stemware as an example. It can store more if you attach a slim basket to the doors. The slim baskets can hold everything from powdered soup packets to recipe cards. If the space is deep enough, it may even be possible to store your dried spices here.
Besides a slim basket, you can attach a key rack to the hutch door. This way, you’ll always know where your keys are, even if they’re out of sight. This can also double as a hanging rack for kitchen scissors, spatula, and more.
Another kitchen feature you should consider customizing is the island counter. This station can do more than serve as an area for food preparation and casual dining for the family. You can add recessed shelves and drawers to it for more storage, as well as a small wine rack and an in-bar sink.
3. Replace bulky kitchen furniture with sleek, multipurpose pieces.
If space is a problem and you cannot expand the kitchen without compromising the other rooms in the house, you can make more room for movement by changing the furniture you have.
Tables that fold to the wall, seats that double as storage, and armoires that also function as command stations – all these can restore space to your kitchen. Changing your kitchen furniture can do wonders in improving its appearance and functionality.
4. Bring in some cubbies.
Cubbies are versatile pieces that can fit just about anywhere. They can take care of your storage needs and still keep your kitchen stylish. They’re also easy to move around, so if you feel like switching things up in your kitchen design, those cubbies are the first things you can rearrange.
It’s also worth mentioning that practically all the surfaces of a cubby can be used for something. The sides can hold hooks, which can then hold everything from cooking utensils to keys or a paper towel holder. Meanwhile, the top surface can hold decorative pieces and other items the shelves can’t accommodate.
5. Get rid of awkward corners.
Create clean lines in your kitchen and improve traffic instantly. If you’re prepared to spend money on a kitchen renovation, consider building the fridge and ovens into the wall. This can transform extraneous space into new storage.
If you’re not ready to tear down walls for this, a more affordable alternative is to invest in custom-made furniture. These bespoke pieces are designed specifically for the space you want to maximize, whether it’s that extra narrow area between your kitchen island and fridge or the awkward corner that was a result of an uneven division between the rooms of the house.
Besides the added space, getting rid of weird nooks and turning them into places to hide kitchen essentials will also make clean-up easier. These awkward corners can gather dust and become cozy nooks for kitchen pests and dust bunnies, so it’s best to transform them into functional parts of your kitchen.
Have the Kitchen You Want
You can have a well-organized and aesthetically sound kitchen if you’re willing to plan and invest your time and money into it.
Once you get your ideal kitchen, you may become inspired to use it regularly so you can enjoy home-cooked meals with your loved ones or have extra space for entertaining guests.
This article is an absolute must-read. Not only is it brilliant, but it’s also incredibly practical. I especially like how the blog focuses on organization and how to make the most of your kitchen space. I can’t wait to incorporate some of these ideas into my own kitchen remodel!