10 New Life Hacks for Your Kitchen

How to make the kitchen stylish, convenient, functional and at the same time consider current interior design trends? We share 12 tips that will change your view of your own kitchen and teach you to perceive it not only as a room for cooking and eating, but also as a comfortable living space.

Non-standard kitchen cabinet configuration

There is no ideal configuration of a kitchen cabinet. Step away from familiar patterns: in addition to corner and linear layouts, you can come up with many options. The main thing is to choose one that, taking into account the possibilities of the room, becomes optimal for your needs.

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Consider the features of the room. Is there a niche on the kitchen? It can accommodate additional work surface, refrigerator or coffee bar.

Corner slide-out drawers

For many housewives, drawers are much more convenient than shelves with doors. If you have chosen a corner cabinet configuration, pay attention to corner slide-out drawers.

Multi-functional appliances

Modern manufacturers strive to make common household appliances even more functional. For example, there is a toaster with a cup for boiling eggs, an oven and dishwasher 2-in-1, a refrigerator with built-in cooler. Such solutions save space (instead of several different appliances you can get by with one) and simplify life.

Wall-mounted cabinets to the ceiling

Don't be afraid of wall-mounted cabinet units located up to the ceiling. By choosing fronts in the color of walls (or a similar tone), you will get rid of the feeling of cluttered space. In addition, ceiling-height cabinets visually increase the height of the room. Not to mention expanded storage options.

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A convenient and ergonomic way to store bottles, tall containers with grains and much more.

Empty walls

There is nothing scary about leaving a part of the wall (or even several walls) empty. The feeling of 'air' is necessary for both small and large spaces. For example, it's not mandatory to place wall-mounted kitchen cabinets strictly above floor units.

Open storage for dishes

Dishes for serving can just as well become a decorative element of your kitchen's interior. The main thing is to choose them in the same style and plan a stylish and neat storage.

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A part of the countertop near the wall is an excellent place to store various small items: containers with spices, knives, brushes and sponges.

Hanging lights for the work zone

You can use not only common light sources (such as spotlights and recessed lights) to illuminate the work surface of your kitchen, but also more elegant ones: for example, pendant lights. This option suits those who have completely or partially abandoned wall-mounted kitchen cabinets.

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A solution gaining increasing popularity — a cabinet consisting only of a kitchen island. It can accommodate the stove, sink, dishwasher and storage system. Looks very minimalistic, doesn't it?

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