10 Tips for a Safer, Cleaner and More Functional Kitchen

Creating an efficient and functional kitchen is not just about investing in fancy modular products. It is important to focus on the seemingly-minor and insignificant points that can have a huge impact on safety and utility of your kitchen space. Read ahead for some useful tips that will help you get more done in the kitchen in less time and with less effort.

1. Instead of storing cutlery and utensils at random, store frequently used objects in the top drawer below the countertop. Utensils and food containers that are not accessed regularly should be placed at the bottom.
2. Minimize dripping issues by placing plate trays above the sink. The excess water in the utensils will drain through the plate and flow into the sink. This will improve safety and minimize efforts required to clean the Sleek kitchen  after washing the utensils.
3. The ideal height for the kitchen countertop is 90 cm.  Increase or reduce the height depending on your personal preferences.
4. Avoid banging your head into the kitchen chimney by ensuring there is a distance of at least 60 cm from the chimney and your position in front of the cooking top in your Sleek modular kitchen.
5. Utilize the space under the sink for storage of waste bins, detergents, and washing agents. Fit the bins to the shutter or doors of the under sink cabinet to ensure easy access without dirtying your hand. 
6. Mount the pullout near the hob for easy access to spices routinely used in your cooking.
7. If you have a compact kitchen, then use a tall unit or a pullout to enjoy additional storage without spoiling the overall aesthetics and appearance of the kitchen.
8. The three primary activities in the kitchen, cooking, cleaning, and storage, should be arranged in a triangular pattern for hassle-free working. 
9. Use corner cabinet accessories to utilize corner spaces better. Instead of storing stuff at random, use sturdy wireframe accessories to store heavy utensils and big pans in the corners of your cabinet.
10. Make your kitchen look more spacious and bright by opting for stylish illumination accessories under the cabinet. Of course, this will also help improve efficiency when working at night.

Consider these Sleekdesigning tips and create a safe, functional and stylish kitchen irrespective of the size of your budget and the space available at your disposal. 

Kitchen of the Month

It is a misconception that one needs a lot of space to setup a stylish-looking functional kitchen. Striking the right balance between aesthetic design and utilitarian convenience has nothing to do with the size of the kitchen. This is why our Kitchen of the Month for May is a Straight Line Kitchen where storage, cooking, and washing areas are setup along a single wall for efficient space utilization with visually-stunning designs.

To maintain a sense of space without resorting to garish or overly-bright colors, we opt for sober PU graphite color for the storage space below the countertop that contrasts nicely with the dull metallic finish of the stove and kitchen sink as well as the bright acrylic Verde Olivia finish of the wall-mounted storage cabinets. The final effect it gives the kitchen is that of energy, space, and utility.

The cantilevered base cabinets running along the entire length of the sleekmodular kitchen, including under the oven, stove, washing area, and the countertop, provides more than adequate space for containers, dining sets, and other kitchen utilities. The cabinets conceal the gas cylinder as well as the water outlet for the sink, thereby ensuring continuity of visual appeal without any ugly distractions.

For handles, it is advisable to eschew conventional designs and opt for wooden G-section handles that allow you to quickly reach into the cabinet even in the middle of preparing your favorite dishes. The wood-finish adds a touch of regal class to the sleek kitchen by ensuring the design does not look monotonous. 

The functional is divided from the washing area with the oven and the stove on one side and the cutting and chopping area on the other. Apart from delineating the kitchen, the placement of the washing area in the middle helps you avoid walking the entire stretch of the kitchen every time you need to access the sink. 

The use of open veneered wall cabinets for daily-use crockery along with half height tall cabinets on the wall makes the kitchen look compact without affecting the overall visual effect of the décor. To avoid ugly protrusions, one should opt for the handle-less look that allows the shutters to open with remote control. Just the extra dash of pizzazz that your well-designed kitchen deserves!

Check out Sleek kitchen reviews by our happy customers which will give you a better idea on the functionality and efficiency using these products in your kitchen. The ideal blend of adequate storage, convenient access to all ingredients, and a classy finish that ensures lack of space is never an impediment in enjoying good food and a good life. 

Do It Yourself: 3 Handy Tips of the Month

Working in an organized kitchen is a joyful experience in itself. Maximizing space utilization, efficiency, and convenience can enhance the fun involved in cooking your favorite dishes. Apart from these practical benefits, the task of searching for and implementing innovative ideas can be a great way to explore your creative and imaginative side. Read ahead for some useful tips to make your kitchen a better-organized place.

Make Your Own Kitchen Labels

Creating kitchen labels is a simple and effective way to increase your pace during cooking without compromising on safety. Instead of going in for Boring transparent containers, you can opt for a stylish Georgian containers, and rely on labels to keep track of the contents.

Making labels can be a fun and interesting experience consisting of the following steps:

a.      Use a basic word processor or download a free label-making program from the Internet.

b.      Experiment with different designs, sizes, shapes, and colors.

c.       Play around with different fonts and character spacing options to create interesting labels.

d.      Print your kitchen labels on glossy label paper and paste the labels to shelves, containers, and jars in your sleek modular kitchen.

Use a Magazine Rack for Cutting Board Storage

While cutting boards are very useful, storing them properly can be a difficult task. Instead of letting them clutter your countertop or hang around, use unused magazine racks to store them on the inside of the wall-mounted cabinet in your sleek kitchen. Just follow these simple steps:

a.      Take an old magazine rack and finalize its placement on the inside of the cabinet door.

b.      Use small L-shaped angles to screw the rack to the cabinet door. Use two angles on each of the three sides of the rack for a firm fit.

c.       Place the cutting boards in the rack and close the cabinet door to hide them from sight. Simply open the cabinet and remove the board when you need to chop vegetables.

Storage Space under the Kitchen Sink

What is the point of having a Sleekworld kitchen if you have cleaning liquids, detergent, mops, and scrubs cluttering the space under the sink? Instead of hiding the clutter behind the base cabinet door, use this simple tip to organize the space under the kitchen sink.

a.      Affix a curtain rod under the sink. Hang brushes and cleaning liquids on the rod for reduce clutter and convenient access.

b.      For cans and bottles without nozzles, just loop a piece of twine around the neck and hang the bottles on curtain hooks placed on the rod.

c.       Use a picnic basket to store mops, scrubs, and wipes in an organized manner. Place multiple small baskets in one big basket to sort your kitchen cleaning accessories without wasting space. 

Organizing your kitchen is a never-ending task. Try these DIY tips to impress your guests with your imaginative solutions to common problems faced by all those who wish to reduce clutter, improve efficiency, and enhance the aesthetics of their kitchens.