6 Effective Tips to an Efficient Kitchen for a super Busy
Woman!
Do you find yourself rushing
in between Kitchen chores in the morning and not able to trace necessary
cutlery or are you forever trying to squeeze in extra packets of grocery in an
already crowded storage unit?
Do the above scenarios
sound familiar? If they do, it’s time to revamp your Kitchen to increase your work
efficiency.
Do look below for a few
pointers to an efficient Kitchen space....
· Correct Work triangle for adept
functionality
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The space that connects the three main
work areas – Cook top, Refrigerator and Sink- makes for a work triangle.
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The sum of the sides of the work triangle
ideally to be less than 26’ for ease of working.
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A work triangle space should be kept free
without any circulation areas crossing it, to enable unhindered working.
· Effective Work zones
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Cook top with free counter spaces on either
side ensures areas for immediate preparation and free space for placing cooked
food.
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Over head counters and Pull-out trays to
store spices at arm’s length near a cook top is an important detail for
convenience.
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Counter space adjacent to a refrigerator
ensures an area to place items when taken out of it.
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Placing
the Sink near a window allows easy drying by streaming sunlight and ensures a
germ free environment.
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Position Dishwasher adjacent to the sink
for ease of use.
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Space allocation for a Water purifier and
cleaning agents near the sink help segregate this wet space from the other
zones.
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A tall Pantry unit to house staples,
adequate under counter & overhead counter storage spaces for utensils and
food stuff are extremely important.
· Appropriate Hardware for ease of use
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Drawers with drawer channels and Shutters
with regular or soft closing hinges are a boon for storage units under the
counter.
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Pull-out trays for smaller bottles are
very handy to store spices, oil cans and small containers.
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Tandem boxes are a good choice for
lengthier drawers reducing vertical dividers considerably and thereby
increasing precious storage space.
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Hydraulic lift ups for overhead storage
is extremely user friendly.
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Corner storage units like Carousels
ensure under counter corner spaces are effectively used.
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Value addition options like Plate
organisers, Cutlery trays, Knife holders etc, further help organise drawers
beneath the counter.
· Adequate
Lighting and Sufficient Electrical points
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Ample Natural light is an effective tool
to keep the space free from bacteria apart from being an energy saving option.
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Regular white light as a ceiling fitting,
either a Led or fluorescent light is essential for overall lighting of the
space.
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Task lights fixed below overhead storage
is essential for spot lighting on worktops.
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Adequate Socket points for cooking
appliances are an absolute must.
· Tech Smart Appliances
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Investing in Automated Kitchen appliances
can be a worthwhile solution for a busy woman with hectic schedules.
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IoT enabled Refrigerators, Wi-fi enabled
smart stoves and automated Dishwashers are few smart appliances that one can
invest in, for convenience and safety.
· Maintenance friendly Surface
finishes
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Natural stone, Vitrified and Ceramic
tiles make for hardy floor surfaces that are easy to clean.
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Granite is the most durable option for
Countertops. Engineered stone is also making its way into Kitchens these days.
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Ceramic tiles and natural stone like
Granite for the backsplash are the most common and cost effective options.
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A Sturdy and easy maintenance material
for storage vertical surfaces are Laminates. Available in a plethora of colours
and textures, it is an extremely versatile material. Its Glossy option is very
easy to clean and is a good choice for overhead storage.
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Rubber wood and treated wood shutters are
also an elegant and durable option.
Leaving
you with enough fodder for a Kitchen revamp, until next time sayonara....
PRIYADARSHINI B S
PD DESIGNS
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