What does your dream kitchen look like?
Things to include in your culinary setup
By Poch Eulalia
At A Glance
- A kitchen is a good place to be, almost always the best place in the house. — Michael Ruhlman, <i>The Reach of a Chef: Professional Cooks in the Age of Celebrity</i>
For those building up their dream home, most tend to pay attention to how their kitchen looks. After all, it’s one of the more essential parts of the house. It’s where we keep and prepare the daily meals that keep us going throughout the day. These days, building one’s dream kitchen has never been easier. Using Ikea’s online kitchen planning method, we’ve listed some essential items to include in your dream culinary setup.
A proper storage system
Before anything, it’s crucial to come up with a proper storage plan for your kitchen. You’ll need proper shelves to store all your pantry supplies and kitchenware. Organizers can also help in keeping track of where you place all your diningware.
To maximize space, make use of suspension railings to hang your cooking tools. This makes it easier to spot the items you need for cooking. To store spices, flour, and other essential pantry supplies, glass jars and food containers can go a long way.
Proper pots and pans
People tend to overlook how having different pots and pans can help elevate the cooking process. You can start small by having a basic set for simple, everyday cooking. Namely, a big pot, a small saucepan, a medium-sized frying pan, and a sauté pan. Other handy types of pans include the grilling pan. It serves as a neat alternative to a traditional barbecue, allowing for that perfect sear without having to fire up a traditional grill. A wok also makes for a nice addition to your cookware as it makes the stir-fry cooking process a lot easier.
Stocked-up fridge
Finally, the best part of setting up your dream kitchen is getting to fill it up with all the pantry supplies and food that you’ll be cooking. For those hoping to get into a healthy lifestyle, organic food is the way to go. Vegan alternatives have also gone on the rise as more people search for ethical and healthy alternatives to meat products. As an added bonus, choosing these types of food products not only benefit your health but the environment too.
Constructing your dream kitchen can be made a reality through Ikea’s kitchen planning session where an expert can help you. It’s completely free and all you need to do is to book a session online. Afterward, simply measure your kitchen and browse through the items that appeal to you. If you’re feeling confident, the website also allows you to plan out the entire kitchen by yourself.