These Are The 8 Essential Kitchen Features For Your Home

We all know that the kitchen is a space for cooking, but it can be so much more: A meeting place, a chill-out zone, and hub for your home. Every modern kitchen can be updated to be practical, well-organised, and elegant, but how do you
achieve such goals? These are the eight features you’ll need to ensure your kitchen design is going to be the envy of all your neighbours for the foreseeable future.

Get a smart fridge

A good fridge should keep your groceries chilled, of course, but a smart fridge can help to streamline your kitchen in ways you never thought possible. When combined with an app, you can monitor fridge temperature and the inventory  from your  smartphone. This means you can check what’s in stock when you’re out shopping. Some models can tell you when items are getting close to the expiry date, as well as letting you make a grocery list and watch cooking videos online. Like many smart features in the home, you’ve probably thought that you can live without one, but then you’ll wonder how you ever managed without one!

Contemporary taps

From filling up pots to cleaning your hands to washing vegetables, you’d be surprised at how many times a day you actually use your kitchen tap. Therefore, why not have the best tap possible? While touchless taps are all the rage, there’s also a case for the simple mixer tap. This means hot and cold water can be managed with one lever, giving you better control over the temperature and pressure.
Specific models, finishes, and prices will all vary depending on how fancy you’d like your tap to be, but there’s always something for everyone online and you can be sure your kitchen will be instantly upgraded. Plus, options with a pull-out feature make cleaning the sink a complete breeze.

Hidden storage options

To really maximise your storage space, especially those with smaller kitchens, you can’t beat pull-out pantries. Pantries can store a lot of things, such as pots and pans, spices, cans, and whatever else takes up too much room. There’s no need to hunt  at the back of the cupboard for that one item you require, as you can find it easily and simply with a pull-out design. What’s more, include a pull-out cupboard for your rubbish bin, as this can be hidden from view but still be easy enough to access. Great for removing an unsightly bin, clearing up space, and keeping your kitchen organised.

Water filtration

It’s true that you can purchase water filtration systems that sit in your fridge or cupboard, but having fresh, filtered water straight from the tap is really something else. When connected to your tap, the water filtration system instantly gets rid of  impurities from the water, which can be used for drinking and cooking straight away. An under-sink unit can usually be installed easily enough, and instead of buying bottled water, it’s much simpler and cost-effective to have a water filtration
system at your fingertips.

Special appliance cupboard

Sometimes called an appliance garage, this is a fantastic idea for anyone who hates clutter building up in their own kitchen. Somewhat like a hidden trap door in a movie, you can click a button that will reveal your hidden cupboard that contains all those bulky appliances, such as the toaster, microwave, blender, etc. Plus, who doesn’t love impressing guests with a trap door containing a coffee machine?
This helps to maintain a minimalistic design and ensures that any mess is kept in the cupboard area, leaving your kitchen looking modern and spotless once again when the cupboard is tucked away. After all, this gives your countertop more
space for cooking and cutting without cumbersome items taking over the room.