See How Chef Ivlев Brought Order to His Kitchen and Do the Same

The kitchen is the place where the whole family gathers and the most daring culinary ideas come to life. Therefore, it should be modern and functional. How to achieve that? We decided to seek advice from a professional — chef-cook and TV presenter Konstantin Ivlев. Based on his new LORENA kitchen, the leading chef-cook will explain how to optimize storage and simplify the cooking process.

Konstantin Ivlев — a well-known chef-cook and TV presenter who became popular thanks to the show "Ask the Chef" and the reality show "On the Blade". Today Konstantin leads the Federation of Professional Chefs and Confectioners of Russia, runs a YouTube channel where he shares his own recipes, and is a happy family man.

Everything in Its Place

A convenient kitchen is one where every item has its place and can be easily found. To achieve perfect order in drawers, use organizers for tableware and spices, bottle holders, drawer dividers, and roll inserts. A well-thought-out storage system in cabinets will free up the workspace on the countertop and visually expand the entire kitchen space.

Details That Make Life Easier

To make the working process easy and pleasant, the space should be equipped with convenient details. In Konstantin's kitchen, cabinet doors are fitted with smooth silent closers that eliminate irritating slams. The Gola handles — a new feature of LORENA — make it easy to open and close drawers, saving precious time. It may seem like small things, but it is precisely from these that comfort is built.

Practical Materials

If you want your kitchen to last long, choose wear-resistant materials that are easy to clean. But don't forget about aesthetics — today it's possible to combine both. For his kitchen, Konstantin chose beautiful glossy fronts made of the innovative material Brilliant — they are resistant to damage, household chemicals, and UV rays, yet have an elegant appearance and high gloss.

Thoughtful Lighting

The working area must be well lit. Natural light sources are insufficient, so additional lighting should be planned. Install several spotlights above the cutting board. Place LED lamps or strips under wall cabinets, or even better, do away with the upper cabinet altogether, as the chef did.

Potential of Hidden Spaces

There are many places on the kitchen that are usually empty but can be used. For example, upper cabinets can extend to the ceiling, and additional shelves or racks can be hung above the refrigerator. In the chef's kitchen, LORENA specialists installed a pull-out module for storing baking trays — an unconventional move that allowed them to use the narrow space next to the oven. In the free wall, they installed a large shelf.

Layout Possibilities

If the kitchen and living room are combined, as in the Ivlев family, they can be separated by a sideboard. First of all, it's beautiful: behind the glass doors, accessories, gifts, and bottles can be displayed, and a cozy LED backlight makes it easy to see the contents. Secondly, it's another storage system: behind a single lower facade that opens by pressing with the foot, there are five drawers of different levels for storage.

"Smart" Appliances

To avoid cluttering the kitchen space, choose ergonomic appliances with a lot of functionality. German Bosch appliances have such advantages for Konstantin. The oven with steam cooker functions replaces two household appliances and saves space significantly. Induction cooktops, not divided into zones for cooking, allow using pots and pans of any size and shape. Built-in HomeConnect technology enables remote control of the appliances.