MAKE YOUR KITCHEN MORE BEAUTIFUL

Kitchen countertops might be one of the most dreaded spaces in a home to even try and make look nice. Between the gadgets and cords, stacks of mail that seem to pile up, and remnants of whatever meal was last eaten, this culinary stage seems to be in a constant struggle with itself to stay organized, clean, and uncluttered.

Some people prefer to hide away anything with a cord, but we know that’s not always an option for small-space dwellers. Often times kitchen counters end up hosting a bevy of electronic appliances, aligned and ready for battle, while simultaneously fighting for access to the one outlet on the wall. We know it’s not realistic to hide all of these items, especially when storage is limited. But there are ways to arrange your kitchen essentials, while making good use of the surface area you have. And if you’re one of those people with countertops to spare, learn to use them wisely.

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A kitchen is a room or part of a room used for cooking and food preparation.In the West, a modern residential kitchen is typically equipped with a stove, a sink with hot and cold running water, a refrigerator and kitchen cabinets arranged according to a modular design. Many households have a microwave oven, a dishwasher and other electric appliances. The main function of a kitchen is cooking or preparing food but it may also be used for dining, food storage, entertaining, dishwashing and laundry.

.When styling your kitchen countertops, keep in mind this list of items that actually look good out on display:

1. plant life, particularly herbs for cooking
2. a wood cutting board
3. cooking oils near the stove
4. fresh food like fruits or baked goods—nothing boxed. processed food is not pretty food.
5. dishware, especially on open shelving
6. cookbooks or cooking magazines that are thoughtfully arranged

Another tip is to use your stovetop as storage. Tea kettles, colorful cookware, and stainless steel or copper pans all make great accents and will likely remind you to use them more frequently. And in a small space, remember, all surface areas should be considered fair game for storage. The top of the refrigerator, small appliances, and the wooden cutting board we recommend having out all provide flat, solid space on which you can store/display dishware, cookbooks, or any other products on our list of counter-worthy items.

Happy Cooking!