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ACHIEVE A MORE FUNCTIONAL AND EFFICIENT BUILD FOR YOUR COMMUNAL AREAS WITH THESE TIPS.
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t’s no secret that the kitchen is one of the hardest working areas of your house, and as an area that sees heavy footfall, it’s easy for the space to become a cluttered, chaotic mess. However, with some pre-planning on the layout and purchasing the right appliances and tools, you can get your kitchen sorted.
Start with storage
No matter the shape of your kitchen, you’ll need storage for it to be fully functional. Make sure that that there’s plenty of vertical and horizontal shelves for your spices, cutlery and appliances. You may consider knobless cabinet doors for a sleeker appearance or slow-closing options for future-proofing. PICK THE RIGHT LAYOUT
From U-shaped to galley style, there are many ways to format a kitchen. Still, you should consider your own floor plan to find out which is the most suitable for your space.
Select the right materials
In order for your kitchen and dining area to go the distance, the type of material you choose matters, especially for countertops and built-ins. Great picks for hard-working kitchens include self-cleaning, fingerprint-proof laminates and hardier engineered quartz.
Curate your display
While you might be tempted to squirrel the mess away, having some of your favourite herbs, spices or grains can prove to be beautiful display and a reminder to look after your own wellbeing. Of course, having some of them within arm’s reach is undeniably convenient too.
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