The kitchen is more than just the place where we prepare our breakfasts, lunches and dinners. In many houses, it is the true heart of the home, the meeting and meeting point of the family or the inhabitants of the house. For these reasons, it is also the domestic space that suffers the most wear and tear and that we must take care of the most. Such is the importance of the kitchen.
Always having it ready requires a lot of maintenance, excellent daily care. If we are talking solely and exclusively about cooking, it is essential to have a well-equipped kitchen with a pleasant atmosphere, a place where we feel comfortable. In this post we are going to give some keys to achieve this goal.
There are a number of aspects that we have to take into account: storage, decoration, electrical appliances, lighting... However, it would be a mistake to consider these sections individually, without thinking that they are part of a whole. Nor should we lose sight of the goal of achieve a cozy and familiar space. For that, it is necessary to provide your own, personal touches. That they remind us that this is an exclusive space, our meeting place at home.
Pantries, cupboards, refrigerators…
One of the reasons why we should talk about the importance of the kitchen is because it is the place where food is stored in a house. For this function we have a series of basic elements: on the one hand, refrigerators and freezers to keep food fresh; on the other, pantries and cupboards in which to store other foods that may be at room temperature. If our kitchen is small, there are other storage ideas which can also help us.
Although the pantry as a space attached to the kitchen can be very practical, it is undoubtedly more aesthetic to resort to shelves, cabinets or open cabinets in which we can place glass jars, fruit bowls and other containers that fulfill a double function: store and decorate. Two in one.
The refrigerator or refrigerator is a different matter: we need to have it at hand, we cannot "hide" it. Luckily, there is a huge variety of designs and colors on the market, refrigerators that not only match the rest of the decoration, but even have the ability to highlight it. Besides, the kitchen door becomes a central space in the house, a board on which we hang the calendar, notes and reminders, diets, souvenir magnets from our trips and the drawings of the little ones in the house.
eat and cook
to anyone who likes cook, however little it may be, knows well the importance of the kitchen in a house. Cooking can be a routine, an annoying daily obligation. However, also it can be a real treat. Enjoy preparing a family meal or dinner with friends, alone or sharing an apron and stove with more people.
So, to feel comfortable while preparing all kinds of delicacies, it is essential to have a well equipped kitchen and enough space to display our culinary skills. The second (the available space) will depend on the square meters of the kitchen and its distribution. Not everyone can have an island kitchen, but they can have a good table and a large countertop.
Cook as a family It is an activity that strengthens relationships and strengthens the ties between the different members. In addition, for the little ones, it is a fun way to acquire some values that will be of great importance to them in their future life as adults: care, responsibility, teamwork...
Choose the best design
We cannot ignore it: the kitchen has to be above all a functional space, that is, it has to be comfortable and practical. Sometimes a poorly designed kitchen can cause so many difficulties in daily tasks that it can become a real nuisance.
However, this does not have to be at odds with the hairsalon. After all, to feel comfortable in it, a kitchen must also be beautiful and pleasing to the eye. Connoisseurs say that this helps the dishes we prepare to come out better and tastier.
If what we are looking for is to have a kitchen suitable for our daily needs, we will have to take into account many aspects in order to create the perfect space. Whether it is a new construction or a remodeling, it is important to have professional help so that they can advise us on the best options. Here are some suggestions:
Rustic kitchen
A country-style kitchen is a warm and welcoming option. They have the charm of old grandmother's kitchens, but with all the comforts of modern homes. In a kitchen of this type, the use of elements such as wood, stone or copper is basic.
Some ideas to transform your kitchen in this style: place wooden shelves, cover the walls with vinyl that imitates stone, modify the hood to give it a traditional style, install a stone sink, reserve a space to have aromatic plants, hang an industrial chandelier from the ceiling, or swap out your modern steel faucets for faux-copper ones.
Modern style kitchen
To achieve modern kitchen at home, there are some factors that we have to give importance to above the rest: firstly, the technology, with the obligatory presence of modern appliances; on the other hand, one lighting adequate, either with large windows that let in natural light or with adequate lighting systems.
In modern kitchen designs, the white, although we must flee from monochrome, combining this predominant white with other complementary colors. As for the style, better clear and simple lines. Less is more. Finally, do not forget to choose a soil type suitable for our idea.
Scandinavian style kitchen
This can be a great solution for kitchens with little space. The Nordic or Scandinavian style is characterized by its commitment to Minimalism and by the use of natural materials (wood, metal, stone…). It is also common to incorporate vintage elements.
Even if the kitchen at home is of a standard type, the style can be changed towards a more Nordic air with a few small touches: smooth surfaces, stools instead of chairs, industrial lamps, imitation wood vinyl floors...
These are just three proposals to highlight the importance of the kitchen in our homes. Actually, there are many more. It is up to everyone to choose which style they like the most, carefully calibrating their possibilities and their own circumstances: square meters, distribution, budget, etc. It's worth it invest a little time and money to get the ideal kitchen and enjoy it, because there are many hours of our life that we are going to spend in it.