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Kitchen
Tips
Easy Tips to Make Kitchen Time Easier, Faster and More Enjoyable by
Kitchen Design Expert
and
In-Sink-Erator
Spokesperson
Joan Kohn
TIP #1
Whenever possible, make
choices that
double-function!
Consider adding cool,
new time/space-saving
gadgets. And....don't
buy two when one will
do.
In-Sink-Erator's Instant
Hot Water Dispenser
saves time and adds
elegance to the kitchen.
Near-boiling water at
your fingertips --
perfect for making
gravy, melting chocolate
or quickly preparing
pasta. Also
double-functions to
remove candle wax from
holders and quickly
clean dirty pots and
pans.
A water pitcher can
double as a vase by
adding a seasonal floral
arrangement.
Consider purchasing a
salad spinner with bowl
that can be used for
both mixing and serving.
A bamboo cutting board
can double as an urban
hors d'oeuvres tray.
Also incorporate
multi-functional
appliances like
microwaves that also
toast, saving space.
TIP #2
Fill it up: Don't take
ANY kitchen space for
granted. Make the most
of what you have!
Re-think the space you
have to maximize
function and refine
design.
A gap between cabinets
can become a handsome
wine rack.
Narrow space next to
range is perfect for a
telescoping towel bar or
pullout spice rack.
TIP #3
Don't confuse style with
stuff. Eliminate excess
and organize!
Take snapshots of ever
corner, nook and cranny
of your kitchen to see
what's really there.
Find ways to maximize
space. Also look for
ways to decrease
clutter:
De-clutter the
countertop -- allow 3'
of clear workspace next
to the sink, stove and
refrigerator to allow
for ample room. · Group
similar objects - don't
leave them scattered.
Three decorative
potholders on hooks over
the range
Group cookbooks,
teapots, etc..so they're
easy to find
Kitchen tools hung on a
rail system or in
containers enhance the
aesthetic of the kitchen
Clear glass or plastic
soap dispenser
eliminates the visual
clutter of commercial
packaging and refines
your space.
Utilize uniform 12" high
glass apothecary jars
for holding food, adding
texture and color and
taking up minimal
surface area, also
making foods more
accessible
TIP #4
Lighten up: Every
kitchen must have ample
general light, excellent
task light, and just
enough accent light to
make it beautiful.
Feature lighting where
light itself makes a
design statement
Toe-kick lighting,
lights integrated into
the floor for a touch of
drama
Lights about a lowered
ceiling plane to
emphasize the
architecture - antique
lamp set on a kitchen
island or counters to
set a special mood
For more information and
tips, visit
www.joankohn.com
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