Wednesday, August 17, 2011

What to do With a Large Kitchen


Everyone loves a big kitchen. There�s lots of room for more than one cook, and enough space for informal dining. However, a large kitchen can sometimes feel cold and uninviting. By following certain guidelines, you can have a warm and cozy kitchen no matter the size.


The fact is many kitchens are filled with clutter. The need for additional appliances, such as espresso machines, electric can openers, blenders, coffee machines, etc. has slowly diminished the space available in an average kitchen. However, there are ways to not only combat this issue, but possible gain additional space in the process. Well placed kitchen furniture can be stylish, yet functional. Kitchen furniture can save space, create organization, and in many cases maintain sanity.Make the kitchen inviting to the eye by adding potted plants (silk or real) and/or decorative pieces, such as urns, wall hangings, and some architectural pieces to match your d�cor. Also think about turning one wall into a gallery for the kids� photos and crayoned art work.Kitchen carts are another space saver in the kitchen. Kitchen carts typically offer shelves, drawers, or additional storage space. The style of cart can be chosen by the type of items you need arranged. Depending on the style, kitchen carts can be an ideal spot to store pots and pans, wine, or additional plates and bowls. Plus, the table top surfaces that kitchen carts have are also great places to arrange additional appliances such as coffee makers, toasters, microwaves, or blenders. Kitchen carts allow for the capability of adjusting your kitchen space to fit your needs at any given moment. Thanks to their mobility kitchen carts can easily be moved out of the way to increase walking space. This same mobility can be used to your advantage to carry items over to the dinner table.First, consider the scale of your furniture when decorating a large kitchen. You�ll want a substantial table with comfortable seating rather than a small caf� table. The kitchen is also a great place to show off your collectibles. Add a baker�s rack, wine rack, lighted glass hutch or other storage/display pieces. Obviously, you�ll want some sort of shelving or cabinet space for your cookbooks, pottery, display dishes, or even for collections that have nothing to do with kitchens and cooking.

Some kitchens have a fireplace, making the room instantly warm and friendly. Even without one, you can turn that large kitchen into a homey, welcoming space.




Author: Parvati Markus


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