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Ways to Create a Chef’s Kitchen at Your Home

April 6, 2020 John Kynor Leave a Comment

Ask any homeowner what their favorite room in the home is, and you’ll receive various answers. Some might say the bedroom or bathroom because they’re the most private rooms. Others might say the family room or living room because they provide the most space and entertainment. Many, however, will say the kitchen. It makes sense, considering this is where people spend much of their time while they’re home. If you wish to turn your kitchen into a more special place, check out these ways to create a chef’s kitchen at your home. You’ll learn how to create that ideal cooking space you’ve always dreamt about.

Clear Off Surfaces

Preparation and cooking surfaces are some of the most important parts of a good kitchen. To some chefs, this is more important than their appliances or tools. This makes sense, considering this is where they chop, mix, and cook ingredients. A good cooking surface is typically made from wooden butcher block due to its easy maintenance and feel. Other chefs like marble countertops because they’re easy to clean and structurally strong.

Keeping your counterspace clean is important. Remove any appliances that don’t see frequent use, and store any tools or unused items in cabinets. Clean any dirty dishes piled in the sink before you begin cooking a new meal.

Organize the Space

Similarly, make sure to organize the entire kitchen space. You want your ingredients within reach; always keep every ingredient in an easily accessible place. Keep dried herbs and spices on a spice rack. Store nonperishable foods in a pantry and perishable foods in the freezer and refrigerator, unless you’re about to use them. Hang your pots and pans—many chefs like to keep these items within arm’s length. Using a ceiling rack to hang your pots and pans will allow you easy access as you cook.

Use High-Quality Tools

In the kitchen, you should opt for quality over quantity. It’s worth investing in high-quality, professional knives; appliances; and other tools and gadgets. These will last a long time, and you’ll notice a great difference in their performance compared to lower-quality ones. You don’t have to invest in every tool or appliance you own; just pick certain items you would like to upgrade. These can be your personal favorite tools or the ones you use most often. Either way, you won’t regret switching to higher-quality utensils for your kitchen.

Change the Layout

Lastly, you can always opt for a complete kitchen remodel. This is important for anyone who needs more walking space, more counterspace, or a completely new design for their kitchen. It’s important that you set a budget and take inventory before choosing to undertake this project. Design the kitchen you can see yourself cooking in, and soon you’ll find yourself preparing many meals for yourself and your loved ones.

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About John Kynor

John Kynor is the Founder, CEO & Qualifying Broker of Q Realty®. John has enjoyed over 15 years in Albuquerque real estate and is a multi-million dollar producer. He founded Q Realty® in 2012, which quickly became one of the top real estate companies in Albuquerque ("The Q"). Contact John at John@Qrealty.com with any questions.

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