6 Ways to Keep Your Kitchen in Top Shape
In order to keep your kitchen in top shape, you need to really roll up your sleeves and follow these ways that will bring back shine to this space in your home.
A bare minimum is not enough when it comes to kitchen maintenance. Cleaning the countertop, refrigerating food and washing the dishes are the most basic chores you can do, but not enough. In order to keep your kitchen in top shape, you need to really roll up your sleeves and do the work. And here are ways to do it and bring back shine to this space in your home.
Tidy up regularly
It's easy to create clutter in the kitchen even if you clean after yourself all the time. You don't put the dishes in their place or leave some ingredients out after shopping to store later. It happens, but soon enough you will lack the space to prepare food or lose the track of expiration dates. And that is how things start piling up and creating a mess.
To avoid this, you first need to declutter your space which means taking out everything from the shelves, refrigerator, and cupboards for assessment. Throw away spoiled food and thoroughly clean these storage spaces to remove any unpleasant smells or growing cultures. Then create an order in which you will store things by making the ones you use more often close at hand. A grocery list on the fridge will help you stop duplicating ingredients, as well as save you money and keep you from wasting food.
Upgrade the cabinets
Outdated cabinets can fall off hurting you or causing damage, attract termites and simply make your kitchen look unattractive. The solution is not out of your reach, however, especially if you don't have money to replace them since you can paint them instead. This will allow you to make an even bolder change since you can choose the shades you want and make your kitchen modern again.
Pay attention to the colors of the walls, tiles, and countertop to make the environment stylish and comfortable. Bright cabinets are very popular in modern designs while using earthy colors like brown and orange is for more rustic interior styles. On the other hand, you can try some of the livelier shades like pink, yellow or Pantone Color of the Year 2020 – Classic Blue.
Renew the walls
Walls are always something that could use an upgrade in any part of your home. But when it comes to the kitchen, this may be even more necessary because food preparation creates grease and oil splatters. Fresh paint will give your kitchen a new and refreshed appearance, but you can do even more than that.
Tiles are an excellent solution if you don't want to paint your kitchen every year or to have it looking great every day. Although it will cost you a bit to install them, it's well-worth they will last until you decide to replace them. They are also easy to clean no matter how much you cook and create a mess while cooking. Moreover, you will also find a wide range of patterns and styles that will definitely breathe in the new life into your old kitchen.
Change the faucet and other hardware
It may seem like faucet and other hardware are there to last forever, but even they have an end date. So, make your kitchen trendy again with brand new fixtures and cabinet handles that will match your design ideas. Brass hardware is perfect for kitchens that want to evoke tradition and elegance, while stainless steel is ideal for futuristically styled ones.
This may be a small change, but it's the one that will greatly affect the look of your kitchen for the better. Just make sure that the sink and cabinets also fit in your faucet and hardware preference to avoid tackiness and enhance the desired décor.
Take care of your appliances
While appliances are made to function for years, you still need to take good care of them. Check your fridge from time to time to make sure that the shelves are clean and there is no food decaying in there. Also, use a self-cleaning program on your dishwasher at least once a month or if it doesn't have one, set it to work empty with vinegar and baking soda.
It is always better to choose well-known appliance brands since, for example, durable Electrolux replacement parts are widely available than to opt for some no-name manufacturer. If you notice your appliance is making weird noises or not working properly, don’t hesitate to call the repair shop. The sooner you take care of the problem, the longer will your appliance be in top shape.
Improve the lights
If you tolerated functional but inappropriate lighting in your kitchen all this time, make it your New Year’s resolution to change it. Insufficient light can cause accidents or prevent you to notice mold and spilled food. Also, it will ruin the aesthetic charm of your kitchen, so you will have a dysfunctional and less appealing space at your hands.
The best way to brighten up the kitchen is to use natural light as much as possible which means bigger windows, more mirrors, and transparent curtains. Combining pendant lights with recessed ones will make your cooking area more approachable and operational. Install under-cabinets lighting for accent and decorative purposes, although it's very useful when chopping things.
All in all
Some of these ways to keep your kitchen in top shape are a onetime deal, while others will need regular attention. But in the end, you will have a lovely and functional kitchen that will inspire you to try new dishes and even eat healthier.
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