Is
your kitchen cramped? Check out these simple kitchen hacks to open up your
space and make it more usable.
You
probably don’t need a scientific study to tell you that the kitchen is one of
the most used spaces in a family home. It serves as a hub for food, a communal
space for gathering, and often a message center for family traffic. Some
consider it the “brain” of the home. While giant master bedrooms might sound nice,
a kitchen with abundant space can be surprisingly satisfying!
Unfortunately,
many homes have kitchens which are small or overrun by clutter. The mess can be
a major barrier to enjoying the space, and without some systems in place to
keep it organized, the kitchen can be rendered almost useless for many of the
enjoyable aspects of cooking and entertaining. So, what’s the solution? Does
opening up your kitchen require a total renovation? Not necessarily. Below are
six clever kitchen hacks to open up your usable space.
Hack
#1: Hang it high. Long-handled pots, pans, and other utensils can be easily
accessed with an appropriately-installed ceiling rack. Use your longest-handled
pan as a guide and install a rack high enough above your head.
Hack
#2: Play all the angles. Corners are often wasted space, consumed by knife
blocks that are mostly wood beasts. You might install corner shelving, or even
place a magnetic knife strip near a convenient corner.
Hack
#3: Shelve it for later. Counters and cabinets don’t have to do all of the
storage work. Nesting shelving in windows or even on surrounding back splashes
and walls can be a great solution.
Hack
#4: Save the sink space. Seldom are you using the sink while you’re prepping
veggies, so why not get a large cutting board and lay it across the surface?
This way, you turn a sink into a temporary counter.
Hack
#5: See the studs. Open up a wall or two in your kitchen to access the recessed
space between studs. Subdividing this space with shelves or hanging hooks can
be a space saver. Properly finished, it doesn’t have to look like an eyesore!
Hack
#6: Jar it up! Take a mason jar lit and screw it to the underside of an
existing shelf or overhang. Now, put items in the mason jar and screw the jar
into the lid. Bingo! New hanging storage.
Of
course, if no amount of clever hacks will open up your kitchen, it may be time
to upgrade. I can put together a list of common kitchen upgrade costs. Just get in touch! Email me today: valeriemcconville@realtyexecutives.com
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