A beautiful kitchen can sell a house, and property walkthroughs often sell the dream of an oversized kitchen island surrounded by friends and family as they share a grazing platter, glasses of bubbly while preparing a delicious meal together.
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But even the most beautiful and well-equipped entertainer’s kitchen can start to feel uninspiring when you work in it every day, preparing mid-week meals, kids’ lunches and stacking the dishwasher at the end of a long day.
With a constant whirlwind of activity going on in the kitchen, it’s easy for things to become a little chaotic and disorganised. We talked to interior designer and Electrolux Ambassador, Anna-Carin McNamara for her top tips on how to reclaim your kitchen.
1. Never go to bed with a dirty kitchen
Clean the sink every night clean (and even polish it), so the next morning things are tidy for the start of the day. There’s nothing worse than waking up and seeing a messy kitchen.
If you entertain, cook for a large family, or regularly batch cook, investing in a dishwasher that can accommodate all of your dishes is a worthy investment. It will prevent you from running multiple loads, hand-washing those items that don’t quite fit into the machine (or leaving them to sit on the sink until the morning).
2. Organisation is key
Organise and plan your kitchen so the tools you use all the time are easily accessible, so that using them becomes second nature and you’re not spending time looking for specific utensils such as bowls, graters or crushers. Purchase good quality utensils so you’re not having to replace them often.
3. Add sentimental items
Bring your personality into the kitchen by using open shelving to display artwork and treasured items that bring you joy when you see them. It will make being in the kitchen feel like less of a chore to have touches of items you love.
4. Make each meal an occasion
Always set the table when you eat, don’t just save the tablecloth, place mats, candles and flowers for when you have guests over. It brings a sense of occasion to every meal, including breakfast, and can help build connections with loved ones while you’re self-isolating.
5. Integrate appliances
Where possible, integrate appliances to create a seamless look in your kitchen design. If they’re on display, make sure you coordinate with the joinery – it makes a big difference and since the kitchen is an area you’re likely to be in every day, you will notice the little things.
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