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Our kitchens are used for more than just cooking; they are also where we entertain guests, have family gatherings, and hang out. Your kitchen can feel open, appear tidy, and look fabulous while meeting your needs by improving its organisation and usefulness. Here are the top ten guidelines and methods you can refer to while designing your kitchen.

1. Maximising storage space – Since kitchens are not typically organised in a straight line, there is usually an empty space. You can make the most of underutilised spaces like corner cabinets with custom storage. Make an effort to utilise every nook and cranny; you shouldn't have any issue filling them.

2. A workspace in the kitchen - A dedicated desk in your kitchen can have several advantages. It's an excellent place to leave notes for the family or write down recipe ideas. Children also prefer to complete their homework in the kitchen since they may get snacks there. Whatever your motivation, a small area in your kitchen with a chair, some storage, and a flat table can be quite useful. 

3. Put everything in order - Use drawer organisers to provide a place for each of your cooking tools. Each has a compartment, reminding you to put everything back where it belongs after each use.

4. Stow away small appliances – Clear countertops are essential to make lasting first impressions. When there aren't rows of appliances on the counters, it makes a significant difference and leaves room for prep work when baking or cooking. Think of appliance garages, essentially storage cabinets with roll-up fronts that close like garage doors.

 5. Garbage organisers - The ideal approach to handle your waste is to have separate pullout drawers for your garbage, recycling, and compost. Setting up a trash centre with several smaller bins is a practical approach to doing the right thing for the environment. You may carry the bin outdoors if your compost starts to smell. This is an easier thing to do rather than dragging a huge garbage bag can that might not be quite full. Use distinct colours to identify each bin, or label the lid of each bin with its intended use.

6. Vertical wall storage  -  Consider using magnets, hooks and rods in addition to the upper and lower cabinets to create a better-organised kitchen. These hooks and rods can be used to store containers neatly, which otherwise might go unused. Most importantly, this idea is agnostic of a kitchen’s size and you can customise them as per your requirements.

7. Cleaner cooktops – You might want to use flatter glass ceramic cooktops for your kitchen when the space is limited or you do not need gourmet appliances. Its sleek profile can blend in with both traditional and contemporary kitchen styles.

8. Lights – Plug-in light strips with motion detectors illuminate unreachable areas. Put an end to problems like fumbling in the dark for the flashlight or squinting to read labels in the absence of another light. Simple additions like these can be included in a decent kitchen lighting design.

9. Customisation – You can personalise your kitchen as per your requirements. Place the regularly used items in an easily accessible location. This will add functionality and efficiency to your kitchen since you won’t have to run around searching for items when needed. It's important to discuss with your kitchen designer how you want the space to function for you because not everyone uses their kitchens in the same manner.

No matter how big or small your kitchen is, keeping it efficient and organised may be difficult, especially if you don't know where to start. But hopefully, these pointers will make it easier for you to get going. You can also speak with our  experts should you wish to seek guidance on kitchen design ideas!