7 Tips For A Better
Kitchen By: Muriel Linton
Eating will never go out of fashion. We will
always need a place in the home where we can easily and safely
prepare our food. We call that place the kitchen. Here are a
few tips to help make your kitchen a better, safer and more
efficient place to work in.
1. Lighting is probably the most important
thing to get right. Strip or spotlights located under wall
units work best to provide good, unobtrusive
lighting.
2. Hard wearing flooring that's easy to clean
is another essential. Carpeting on floors surrounding kitchen
worktops is a big mistake.
3. Electric sockets in abundance will make
life so much easier. But remember to keep them at least a metre
from any source of water.
4. Have all your regularly used utensils
stored close to the areas where they will be used. This
increases efficiency and reduces accidents.
5. Choose the type of kitchen sink that's
best suited for you. They come in all shapes, double or single,
and in a variety of materials. Think before you
buy.
6. The type of taps on your sink is important
too. Get taps with plenty of height. The swivelling type adds
flexibility, but you may prefer the look of double taps. Again,
think about what you want.
7. Keep children out of your kitchen.
Toddlers have greater ingenuity than you give them credit for.
Fit any cupboard or drawer they can reach with childproof
catches. Store all sharp objects, knives, etc, high up in a
locked drawer.
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About
The Author
Muriel
Linton is a correspondent for Kitchens
Today. She lives in New York with her
family of a husband, three growing
children, and two dogs. She also has her
own kitchen designs
website: http://www.actionkitchens.com/
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