The saying that ‘the kitchen is the heart of the home’ is true. We spend a lot of time in our kitchens, sometimes much more of it than we realise. From cooking and eating to working or catching up with others, Home Kitchen really bring a home to life.
If you’re thinking of remodeling your kitchen or simply upgrading a few bits and pieces, keep reading to find out the top accessories that you can add to make it more useful and convenient.
Drawer inserts
How many times have you wasted minutes searching through a drawer full of cutlery and utensils, searching for that one particular spoon?
A drawer insert will instead allow you to keep your most frequently used tools in plain view and ready to use at a moment’s notice. They can be installed along walls, under cupboards, or inside drawers for a storage solution that is convenient and stylish.
Anti-fatigue mats
If there is one room in a house where the floor is usually neglected, it’s the kitchen. And because of the prevalence of liquids and spills in kitchen areas, matting that has been designed to prevent slips and falls by offering maximum traction is the ideal accessory that you can add.
Using anti-fatigue mats reduces strain on your joints, knees and ankles while improving both your posture and blood circulation to prevent you from getting tired. This is great for the kitchen if you spend a lot of time on your feet prepping and cooking food, or washing the dishes.
A splashback
This is a great accessory that you can add to your kitchen to keep it hygienic and stylish at the same time too. A splashback is installed behind your cooker or sink to protect the wall from getting dirty or stained due to cooking or water.
A splashback can be made from so many different materials including stainless steel, tile and stone. So regardless of whether your style is modern, traditional or rustic, you’ll be sure to find a splashback that complements your kitchen décor perfectly.
Corner storage
Corners are a tricky place to accessorise, especially in the kitchen where every counter space is of great importance. The good news is that there are many different storage ideas that you can implement in kitchen corners to get the most use out of an awkward space.
Try placing a lazy susan with daily condiments on such as olive oil and vinegar. You could even transfer them into fancy bottles to make displaying them much more aesthetically pleasing. Or how about a corner shelving system? These usually come with two or three shelves on which you can store vegetables and fruits separately to stop them from spoiling quickly.
Pop-up charger
A more modern accessory, installing a charger in your kitchen will be life-changing. To prevent this accessory from taking up too much space, you can get a pop-one installed into your kitchen counter so you can pull it out only when you need it.
A charger and electric socket can come in handy for so many things in the kitchen from charging your phone while you cook to plugging in appliances. So whether you are setting up your slow cooker for a stew or whizzing up some waffles for a late-night treat, a pop-up socket makes a great addition to any kitchen.
