Whether cooking is the best part of your day, or a mundane and necessary chore, there seem to be new ways to spice up your kitchen to make the process easier and more fun! We’ve researched the main elements of a kitchen that can be changed or added to bring you closer to the perfect culinary experience. From simple storage additions to a remodel of the entire space, we’ll discuss what we at The Buzziness Bee think will let your hive thrive.
Smart Storage Solutions
Pull-out pantry cabinets – These cabinets are a fantastic way to maximise storage while keeping everything easy to access quickly. Everyone hates emptying the whole cabinet just to find that little tub of baking powder!
Deep drawers for pots & pans – This seems an obvious one, but you’d be surprised at how many people have to keep their big pots and pans on top of cabinets or elsewhere. Having deep, wide drawers for this purpose lets you keep your kitchen looking tidy, simultaneously improving its functionality!
Functional Island Features
Built-in chopping boards – It’s the age old question. Where do I keep my chopping board? Most people end up with a big chunky stack of them right there on the counter. Having a chopping board built into the island or counter is a great way to keep the kitchen looking minimalist, creating a stress free cooking environment.
Charging stations and USB ports – You might think, why do I need USB ports in my kitchen? Think about how many times you’ve stood in the kitchen playing music, or following a recipe, or watching a cooking video on your phone while cooking. This one answers itself really!
Handy Gadgets & Installations
Pot-filler taps – Never strain your back again lugging a heavy pot from the sink to the hob! These allow you to fill up your pasta pot right there at the hob. Just don’t leave it running.
Boiling water tap – Need I say more?
Clever Design For A Better Flow
Open Shelving – Not only does this improve the accessibility of your pots, pans, seasonings or anything else, but it can be used as an aesthetic device too. As long as they are kept tidy, open shelves are the best way to show off your kitchenware to guests!
Drop-zone for shopping – Being able to come back from the supermarket and just dump everything on one counter for a second is essential for the modern day kitchen owner. This also improves the ease with which you can unpack and organise your shopping.
Lighting To Set The Mood & Aid Cooking
Under-Cabinet Lighting – Under cabinet lighting looks fantastic, and I think most people would agree on that, but it also makes it so much easier to cut veg or prepare anything when you have light directly on it!
Adjustable Pendant Lights – Similar story here, getting creative with lighting lets your kitchen look great, while eliminating those awkward moments when you have to dice onions in your own body’s shadow.
So, these kitchen features can make cooking more efficient, comfortable, and enjoyable. We are firm believers that a well-planned kitchen is the ultimate secret to making everyday cooking feel effortless, and enjoying cooking is such an important thing in this day and age. Say no to takeaway everyday. Say yes to fresh meals in a fresh kitchen!
