5 kitchen ideas for your new home
One of the most exciting things about becoming a new home owner is the chance to make every room in your home exactly how you want it, from the decor to the furniture to the gadgets. That’s why we have some suggestions for them kitchen ideas to ensure that your kitchen is a masterpiece of stored culinary creativity.
After all, a Pew Research study found that 75% of new homeowners ranked the kitchen as a ‘significant factor’ in their decision to buy a home. The average American spends 6-8 hours a week in their kitchen preparing food, so even if you don’t see it as the social center of your home it’s worth taking a moment for some kitchen decorating ideas when designing a new kitchen. Trust us, some of these may seem elementary but you’d be surprised how many dark and dingy kitchens don’t have them!
An apron
Although it may seem the realm of grill masters and bakers alone, there is nothing that gets you in the mood to cook like strapping on a good thick apron and rolling up your sleeves. Yes, it naturally protects your shirt from rogue flour or the dreaded spill of hot oil but let’s be honest – it’s all about the pageantry. The meals we remember most are the ones wrapped up in pieces of culinary theatre, and a beautiful quality apron is a perfect costume for your performance.
Oven mitts
Ask yourself this: would you trust a cheap folded tea towel to keep your hands safe against the intense heat of your oven? Have you ever thought yourself safe from the scorching surface of a baking tray only to find that tiny vulnerable area nestled deep in the folds where the skin touches the metal? All could have been avoided with the simple addition of some quality oven mitts.
Whether it’s one- or two-sided, a neatly woven heat-resistant glove is the surest way to avoid those burning woes, and it’s a darn sight cheaper than a trip to the bathroom. emergency!
Mugs
In case you want a cup of tea. Done and dusted, right?
Not so, because he is a really boring cook who cannot find a use for one of humanity’s first inventions around the kitchen. Why use a whole bowl to hold some sugar for the cake you’re baking, or to beat some eggs for breakfast? There isn’t a person in the world who likes to wash more than they want to, so rinse that cup and get it right! It is never a disadvantage either to make quite nice decorations for the kitchen, or a military uniform or in a delightfully chaotic collection. Brighten up your kitchen and show off your style with a collection of mugs that are oh-so uniquely you.
Decoration
Ok, yes, you can’t fry an egg on a wall print. Who said everything in the kitchen had to be functional? If you’re going to spend an hour a day standing in your kitchen it might as well be a nice space to be. Far be it from us to tell you how to decorate your home, but a few key things can really transport you from the misery of the school cafeteria to a sublime culinary artist.
Got a spare piece of wall that doesn’t have utensils hanging from it? Add a mirror for extra light or a simple and fun art print. You don’t want to go crazy from the monotony of your daily cooking ritual, so bring some pizzazz to your kitchen with a bit of spritely decoration.
Egg cups
Who doesn’t love boiled eggs? Eggs and soldiers are a cultural staple, and there’s no better chariot for your princely egg than a beloved ceramic egg cup. I suppose you could also use them to hold small amounts of liquid.
This is by no means an exhaustive list of suggestions for kitchen ideas; it seems that a day does not go by without a new and fancy gadget of some kind begging for the attention of your wallet. When it comes down to it you’re just looking to create a space that’s fun to be in, whether that’s making sure all your tea towels match or choosing kitchen cabinets to hold all that spice you’ve got one time at a farmer’s market when your partner swore blind that it was a good price for saffron.
You can you always buy the cheap and cheerful mugs permanently on sale at Target, but do you really want to spend the 1400 hours you’ll spend in a kitchen in your life surrounded by cheap things? The best ingredient you will ever have is the joy of cooking itself, so make sure you have plenty of supply.
Author Bio
Jamie is a mother of 8 and an avid cook. She enjoys theater both from the audience and being on stage. She has been writing stories since she could put pen to paper and still enjoys doing it to this day. Her passion for food makes her often create new recipes to try on her family, who are always happy to sample. Jamie graduated with a diploma in Social Services and has worked with children for most of her life. She now writes for ukhighstreet.com and helps them in their content promotions.
