The Five Essential Parts of a Perfect Kitchen
If you are looking for ways to improve your kitchen or are getting one fitted, read on.
07/07/2020
The kitchen is the heart of a home. It is a
place of nourishment where we bond over steaming
cups of cocoa on a winter's day. There is so
much more to it than the art of cooking that
happens there.
Speaking of cooking, you
would need a well-appointed kitchen to be able
to do that. Granted, tastes are subjective, we
do not all want the same designs or fixtures.
Nonetheless, we can all agree that some creature
comforts rule across the board. Would you pass
up the experience of smooth-sliding
custom
cabinet door hinges specifically made for your
cabinets? They would be so much better than
ill-fitting generic ones,right?
If you
are looking for ways to improve your kitchen or
are getting one fitted, read on. The perfect
kitchen is made up of:
Resilient Countertops
Chopping, kneading and serving up food all require space to get done. For this reason, sturdy countertops are indispensable. The ideal workspace is generous on two accounts: quality and size.
Quality
Some cooks are neater
than others but the point here is not to police
technique but to support it. To have complete
freedom to put your skills to use, you need a
work surface that is easy to clean after you are
done. Scrubbing away for hours on end is not
sustainable in the long term.
Further,
you need your countertop to be impermeable. All
the spills that happen in a kitchen would easily
stain an absorbent surface. No one would trust
food from your kitchen in such a state.
Size
A cramped kitchen is difficult to work in and
even harder to organize when in use. Of even
greater concern is that, when there is not
enough room, items can easily catch fire.
Where possible, knock down an insignificant
wall if that is the only way to make room.
Spacious countertops make chores in the kitchen
easier to do and bring order.
There are
different kinds of ideal countertops depending
on your needs. Your budget will probably dictate
which kind you get. For best results, ensure it
is properly installed and replaced if and when
necessary.
Sufficient Storage
It is difficult to imagine a kitchen with no
cupboards and drawers. Where would the dishes
and crockery go?
While building or
upgrading your kitchen, negotiate as much
storage as you can. If your house has no pantry,
you require separate
storage for dry foods and
utensils.
Factor in such needs as you choose
your fittings.
Aesthetics are important
too, so choose cabinetry that works with your
general decor. Lastly, on functionality:
• Shelved cupboards will give you more room
• Quality hinges and drawer runners will save you from wrestling doors and stuck drawers
A Proper Sink
Hygiene is important in the kitchen so as to
avoid infections from dirt and germs. Fruits and
vegetables require cleaning before serving and
utensils need to be kept pristine too. All this
happens at the kitchen sink.
The
types of
kitchen sinks available are innumerable, it all
depends on what your personal needs are. To
guide you through, features of an ideal sink
include:
• Sufficient size to accommodate your usage
• Easy to clean
• Proper drainage system
• Built of durable material as it is used regularly
For your own gratification, where possible, have your main sink positioned facing the outdoors. The light from outside helps with visibility and you will have a view as you clean. However, have your plumber advise you on installation. Some sections in the kitchen may be preferable to others to allow proper water flow to the faucet and drainage.
Modern Appliances
Decades ago, it would be unimaginable that
your stove could turn itself off instinctively.
Most tasks were fully manual so that nothing
happened without your input. We now live in a
new dawn, where technology in the kitchen is
just as competitive and convenient as in other
areas of life.
It is easy to get carried
away when buying appliances, everything looks so
sleek and shiny. The trick, however, is to buy
what will make your life easier and serve you
the longest. It is a costly affair to have to
replace broken appliances every so often. Insist
on buying from genuine dealerships if you can;
you will get safe authentic products and
warranties.
Energy efficiency should be a
prime concern for you. Inefficient appliances
will cost you more in the long term by way of
electricity consumption. Considering expert
warnings on global warming and climate change,
your discerning purchase is a contribution to
the good of humanity.
Adequate Lighting
Sometimes the difference between burned
onions and the slightly golden hue you intended,
is lighting. Cooking in a poorly-lit kitchen
will not just ruin your food, it is hazardous
too.
For a rental property, you tend not
to have much of a say when it comes to
construction. It does not matter if the kitchen
window is obstructed by the next building's
wall, take it, or leave it. So, if you find
yourself in such a situation, introduce as much
artificial light as you can. An adequately
bright overhead light will suffice but you can
consider recessed lighting under cabinets too.
On the other hand, when you have the
privilege to build your own kitchen, use it. Ask
your architect to provide drawings whose outcome
is as much natural light into your kitchen as
possible. Large windows, glass doors, or
skylights, are all options worth considering.
Given as the sun must set though, also choose
light fixtures that illuminate the whole room at
night.
Conclusion
It would be remiss to leave out that all
fittings should be installed with accessibility
in mind. You should not have to jump three feet
to get your cereal and special needs ought to be
factored in too. A perfect kitchen is an
accessible kitchen.
For that extra
serving of love and aromatic flavors, go on and
build the perfect kitchen.