Hey Y’all, and Happy April 1st! Can you believe it’s April already?! It’s seriously no joke that this year has flown by, but we are thrilled that spring is in full swing! As you’re considering ways to switch things up for this season, we want to chat about some of our favorite tips for a space in your home that you may spend more time in these days! I know I’ve personally been in my kitchen even more than usual these past months testing new recipes for home cooking, so making sure this space is set up efficiently and in a way I can enjoy is SO important! We think you’ll find these tips handy too, so grab yourself a glass of lemonade and keep reading!
Beauty with Purpose
We’ve said it before and will say it again...interior design is truly about creating a space that’s beautiful AND functional, and your kitchen is no exception! If you have stunning cabinetry, drawers, and appliances that don’t actually serve your needs and lifestyle effectively, it’s going to make daily tasks more difficult than they should be. The good news is that an intentional design plan ties together both the aesthetic and practical functionality, and your kitchen will be even more enjoyable when these two meet. So, how can you make life in your kitchen more practical?
Well, it’s all about the tools you put in place! If we’re honest, we could all use a little more organization in our lives, am I right? Understanding how to prioritize and effectively organize goes such a long way in making our everyday kitchen tasks run smoother and faster. Here are some gadgets and hardware we’ve found that we LOVE and that will truly level up your kitchen’s organization!
1. Drawer Organizers
Have you ever seen such a dream come true?? This tool is the perfect fix for those moments of frustration when you just can’t get the saran wrap to come out in one piece. (How does it always end up in such a jumbled mess?!) It’s so nice to know that you can save time grabbing a piece of wax paper with this handy setup. The drawer organizer also creates a consistent look for your foil, saran wrap, and wax paper to help you achieve the ultimate clean and tidy aesthetic. The labels are such a small but helpful detail so you can find the material you’re looking for even more quickly!
2. Pull-Out Garbage Bins
One choice of kitchen cabinetry options that we always advise is a hidden, pull-out trash can. Without deviating from the look of the surrounding cabinets, you can easily tuck away the unwanted garbage bin by housing it inside of a tall, pull-out drawer that is specifically meant for this purpose. Being able to do away with a standalone trash can in the middle of your kitchen goes a long way in organizing and maintaining a beautiful aesthetic for the space. Many times, these drawers allow enough space for both a standard trash can and a recycling bin - win win! With this, you know that these bins are always in the same place, so it’s a quick find when it’s time to remove the garbage and recycling! (Every second counts when you’re on the go, y’all!)
3. Extended Drawers
While we’re on the topic of drawers, making sure all drawers in your kitchen are efficient makes a huge difference! Incorporating extended drawers is an extremely practical and helpful choice so you can see everything in your drawer at once when it’s pulled out. Nothing will get lost in the dark back corners, like what can happen in standard drawers, and you’ll be able to quickly get your hands on what you’re looking for. These help save time and frustration, and, once you have extended drawers in your kitchen or home in general, you’ll never want to go back to anything different!
4. Cabinet Pulls
Something that seems simple and that can be understated is the choice of cabinet pulls in your kitchen. Many times, we focus on the finish and look alone when choosing hardware for cabinetry, but, believe it or not, the length of cabinet pulls makes a difference in the ease of operating your drawers! A general rule of thumb is to choose a pull that is approximately ⅓ the length of your drawer. This length also offers a more pleasing aesthetic, creating a cleaner and more contemporary look for the space. When we say design is all about the details, y’all, we mean it!
5. Kitchen Storage
Last but certainly not least, storage options are so important for your kitchen! Your storage can and should be a stunning statement in your kitchen that makes life easier and more efficient. We can all use more storage in our kitchens (seems like there’s never enough!), and, if you have the option for it in your space, incorporating custom cabinetry is the perfect solution! We designed this custom China cabinet piece for our client a while back, and it’s still one of our FAVORITE storage projects. It precisely matches the clean, white cabinetry throughout the rest of the kitchen, and it has practical drawer and cabinet space for dishes, silverware, table linens, and more. While adding beautiful character to the kitchen space, it serves its functional purpose by housing specific dining items and makes daily life in the kitchen that much easier.
Well, y’all, those are our recommended tips and tools for trying together efficiency and beauty in your kitchen space! We hope you enjoyed these and that they’ll make a difference inside your home! Let us know if you’ve included any of these gadgets in your kitchen already and which you love most, and don’t forget to subscribe to the blog if you haven’t yet. Until next time, we hope you have a wonderful start to April and a very Happy Easter!
Sending Love from GA,
Sarah