Creating a Cozy Kitchen

Author: Dee Reyes

Author: Dee Reyes

The kitchen is the heart of the home. It is usually where members of the family congregate, catching up on each others daily grind, while food is being prepared. A small kitchen should not hamper you from making it a convenient and welcoming space. There are several techniques you can apply to transform a cramped kitchen into a cozy little place where you can develop your inner Martha Stewart! Start by cleaning out the place and getting rid of clutter. Keep only items that you absolutely need. Youll be surprised how much space youll free up by simply giving your kitchen gadgets a good sorting through. Next is organizing your stuff. Store your cooking utensils, pots, pans, and oven mitts near the stove; your plates, silverware and glasses in an accessible area; and foodstuff like canned goods and snacks in cupboards especially assigned for them. Maximize the storage capacity of your kitchen cabinets. Expand what you have by installing lazy susans and dividing trays. If you have low to the ground cabinets that you dont use because they seem like a pain to access, installing some roll out shelves can make all the difference in the world. Dont allow any space to go waste - that high shelf over the refrigerator can store your serving plates you dont use often, baking trays, or anything else you dont use every day. Open up the room by maximizing available natural light or install plenty of lighting. Use light colors on the walls to create the illusion of more space. With these few tricks, no small kitchen can stop you from being a kitchen diva.About the Author:

Dee is a freelance writer on various topics such as the arts, lifestyle, health and beauty, food, home and pet care.

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