What’s one thing we can all agree on about our homes?
It’s that no matter where you live, whichever the size of your house, how many heads are under the roof… The kitchen is the heart of the home 💝
It’s the place where we gather for all things important; breakfast, after-school lunchbox drop off, baking, and hosting social events.
And by optimizing this space in our own unique ways, we can craft a specific aesthetic through a mix of organization and color.
Setting a schedule for decluttering and cleaning will also help your kitchen to become more efficient. It will do so because you will not have to clean irregularly or at a moment’s notice for guests, and there is less of a buildup of “stuff”.
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But beyond just the look of a kitchen and pantry, what often stands out most is the feeling we get when we step in 😌 This is something we can curate, too.
Personalize. Add color. Textures. Are you looking for warmth and liveliness? Or cool tones and calm relaxation?
All styles are welcome here, and I invite you into my guide for optimizing your kitchen space.
Our Influence from Kitchens
Let’s talk about efficiency.
If the kitchen is not efficient, we will not be efficient in the kitchen either. It’s important to understand the flow of how a kitchen works, and then to dive into the fun decorating part!
You will soon be able to minimize cooking time and maximize family time with these optimizing tips.
🥣 Cooking
Near your stove and serving stations, the closest drawers can be used for cooking and serving utensils. These can be sectioned with either acrylic or wooden drawer dividers.
This way, you’re not running to the other side of the kitchen for a wooden spoon as your pasta boils over!
You can also keep your plates and meal dishes in a closeby cupboard or drawer for easy serving. Use plate dividers if you’re going to store them in a drawer to avoid chipping.
🥂 Beverages
A convenient location for drinking cups is your cupboard next to the fridge.
If your beverage zone (coffee, tea, drink mixes) is also in this area, at-home and to-go mugs can live here as well. Try a few ideas of arranging them in a decorative way!
💦 Kitchen Sink
Have you heard the saying “everything but the kitchen sink”?
People often forget that under the kitchen sink can be a very useful storage spot, if fitted correctly. Utilize a cleaning caddy and small shelving unit to maximize the space.
Here you can store your kitchen cleaning products, extra sponges, garbage bags, and a compost bin.
💐 Decor
Undoubtedly the best part of styling any home, decorations!
You will want to limit the number of decor pieces on counters. Be cautious to not clutter surfaces, make sure you refresh often (seasons, holidays, change of taste), and dust frequently.
A fun way to make your kitchen more of a social hub, is to incorporate interactive decor pieces. This allows guests to interact with the room itself, therefore feeling more at ease and engaged.
Share more of YOU in your kitchen
Become the home where everyone who stops by wants to be invited in. The comfortable one where kids will not feel distracted or embarrassed by clutter.
One where you wake up and smile, already looking forward to brewing your morning tea 🍵
What features are you most proud of in your kitchen? Share with us below!
