Personalising space in the kitchen - what we're tinkering around the house these days

Don't say that, since we're forced to live in houses, you don't think more and more often about modifying or reorganizing spaces. The kitchen is certainly the most targeted, with the space there seeming far too small for cooking, computers and beers to coexist. There seems to be not enough light, not enough storage space, the stove is too old and there seem to be too many appliances on the kitchen counter. Rest assured, the kitchen is not too small, it just needs to be better organized. You don't need a huge kitchen, just a functional and personalized one. As in home officeJust by putting a few ideas into practice, you can benefit from extra space in a kitchen that's you.

Clear space by getting rid of old, unused or broken items

The first step is getting everything out of drawers and cupboards and deciding what stays and what doesn't. Yes, it's a bit scary, but it's a mandatory step. What stays must be necessary, must work or must please us so much that we can't let go. So everything will be divided into 3 categories: what is left, what is discarded and what is functional but we no longer need it and is fine to donate. To make your decisions easier think that in the end you will have more space, everything will be more organized and handy and the kitchen will become one of your favorite places in the house.

Because there will be lots of different things to throw away, it's a good idea to sort through them and not to throw away electrical appliances with perishables. You might want to consider equipping your kitchen with a modern waste bin for selective waste collection. Find such models on offer Home Accessories.

Categorize storage areas according to utility and accessibility

At this stage the remaining products and objects will go back into drawers and cupboards. It is a new beginning so storage will be done according to new criteria. The most important is access. Objects are divided according to how often they are used and storage is done in such a way that access to the most frequently used items is easy.

A further division is made according to how it is used. For example:

• cutlery, plates,
• pots, saucepans, pans
• electrical appliances
• spices and cooking aids
• non-perishable products used in cooking (flour, flour, cornmeal, gray, oil, etc.)
• glasses, coffee cups, tea cups
• washing and cleaning materials and objects

The division can be done according to everyone's wishes. The important thing is that those with similar purposes, which will be used for similar activities, stay together.

Very useful at this stage are drawer organizers and drawers with easy-access systems. The moment can also be used to mount spotlights or LED strips inside cupboards and drawers to make items more visible and easier to access.

Be creative, store vertically

To free up space, you can find various creative solutions. The easiest are vertical storage and using the walls and the inside of cupboard doors to hang different objects. Choppers, pans and trays can take up a lot of space. However, if they are stored in racks that allow them to be placed vertically on edge, space is considerably reduced. The racks are also used for draining dishes after washing them (dish drainerTo free up the space next to the sink, this can be mounted in a cupboard fixed above the sink or just outside the cupboard, attached to the base of the cupboard.

Walls and cupboard doors can be used to reduce clutter in the kitchen. A magnetic bar can be placed on the wall in front of the hob to hold the metal utensils used during cooking. Lids for pots and pans can be placed on a stand next to the hob. Knives can also be attached to a magnetic bar fixed to the wall in front of the worktop. A spice organizer can be attached to the inside of the cabinet door where groceries are kept. It's lightweight and won't force the hinges.

Clear the countertop, group appliances, find solutions for easy access to outlets

There is a tendency to store everything on the worktop. This habit makes the kitchen look cluttered and messy. It's a good idea to clear the worktop of items you don't use all the time. Daily or frequently used electrical appliances can remain on the worktop. It's a good idea to find solutions for powering them that do not include extension cords or long cords. Water and moisture are common in the kitchen and do not mix well with electricity.

For easy access, sockets can be mounted in the worktop, on the sides of the furniture body, on the wall or in the corners, depending on the model or need. They are easy to assemble, can be hidden when not needed and are very simple to use. The cleared countertop can be used as a makeshift desk when needed, easy access to the socket is also very useful in this case.

If you're looking to change your appliances, now is the time

If you want to change some appliances in the kitchen, now is the time, everything is all messed up because of reorganization. In case your hob or stove leaves you, or you're just bored of them, Accesoria Home offers a range of TEKA range of gas, vitroceramic, induction or combination hobs, in a variety of shapes and sizes to meet the most demanding requirements in terms of style, functionality and performance. 

Also from the range TEKA are also models of hoods good-looking, quiet and easy to maintain. There are chimney cooker hoods, special kitchen island hoods or traditional hoods. They help to keep your kitchen a pleasant environment by eliminating odors, steam, smoke and grease particles that are released during cooking.

Check the new system after a month and make adjustments if necessary

No system is infallible so it is possible that some aspects may not be as we thought. You cannot judge this immediately, you will need to operate in your 'new' kitchen for about a month to see what isn't working and how you might better rethink the layout. It is possible, for example, that the magnetic bar with the cooking utensils is too low or too high and gets in the way during cooking. Or you may find that some items are more necessary than you thought and need them more often.

Make changes and rearrange the kitchen so that you enjoy sitting and cooking in it. Personalize it with your favorite cookbooks, herbs, garlic strings or other items that represent you. The kitchen is a pleasant and special place and can become even more enjoyable the more airy and systematized it is. Good luck!