Benefits of using auxiliary accessories
Using certain additional accessories (organizers, roof rails, magnetic tapes, towel holders), each housewife can perform the task more efficiently and comfortably. Thanks to the practical use of most auxiliary household items, owners acquire a number of significant advantages:
- All items and kitchen utensils are not only located in the right place, but are always at hand. This approach is as practical as possible, and therefore is widely used in practice. A kitchen equipped with a variety of accessories looks rich, rich, and takes on the features of a more comfortable room.
- When using some utensil holders, such as magnetic knife strips, the metal surfaces of the knife dry quickly and do not corrode.
- Most of the accessories that manufacturers offer their clients are developed with the participation of designers and technologists. In production, absolutely all details are taken into account, down to the smallest nuances.
- For this reason, auxiliary devices used in practice are aimed at significantly facilitating the everyday activities of every housewife. For example, all organizers for cutlery, jars of spices, and towels are equipped with additional holes that provide high-quality air circulation and prevent the development of pathogenic fungus.
For the convenience of consumers, a wide range of products is presented in catalogs, the composition of which is constantly updated. The pages of official catalogs and kitchen accessory stores provide all the information about the manufacturing company, the material used, its properties and care features. The photographs attached to the description allow you to evaluate the design of the selected model in advance. Kitchen equipment and accessories can be purchased at large stores such as IKEA or Leroy.
Storing spices in the kitchen
Important attributes of any kitchen are
spices and various bulk substances
, such as sugar, salt, cereals, which are always important for cooking.
Not only do you need to store them correctly, but you also need to place them in such a way that they are always easy to take out and put back in place. Here are some tips on the best way to store spices
.
Spices placed in identical jars or bottles
, then they don’t have to be hidden somewhere in closets. You can install shelves at the edge of the table.
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Another option: place jars of spices directly above the work surface
on special adapted shelves. Then the spices will always be at hand.
If you can find sets of spice bottles that have special caps
in order to hang them on a crossbar, then the spices can be fitted next to other kitchen accessories.
Spices in jars on a magnet
. If you have the opportunity to find similar jars that are equipped with magnets, then using a steel sheet you can store them attached to the door of the kitchen cabinet.
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However, you can also buy ordinary plastic jars and glue flat magnetic plates
.
To make magnetic jars
With your own hands, you will need a magnetic sheet, jars (preferably plastic) with tight lids, scissors, a pencil, glue and plain paper.
1) Using a pencil, trace the bottom of the jar on a piece of magnetic paper.
2) Cut out as many circles along the contour as you have available jars.
3) Glue the magnets to the bottom of the jars and let them dry thoroughly.
4) Cut strips of paper from paper for inscriptions.
5) Glue strips of paper onto the lid.
6) Label the names of the spices that you will store in jars.
7) In order to keep the magnetic jars upright, you should also have a magnetic board available .
An original idea of using
magnetic lids
that are attached to the side of the refrigerator. Instead of regular magnets, you can keep spice jar magnets on the surface of your refrigerator.
Another option for storing spices is two-story stands
. They will save a lot of space in cabinets:
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By the way, shelves for storing spices
You can make it yourself using plywood and nails.
Spices can be stored in special drawers
, which are made to order to maximize space savings.
An original way to store spices is in jars, the lids of which are screwed on the bottom side of the shelf.
. When getting spices, you will have to unscrew the jars from the nailed lids.
How to make the right choice
Today, kitchen supply stores offer an extensive collection of ready-made products for practical use, but the buyer needs to make the most optimal choice.
Before purchasing the selected product, you should pay attention to several important criteria:
- The purpose of the selected household item, the expected frequency of its use.
- Material of manufacture and features of practical care. If the housewife is accustomed to using abrasive compounds in everyday life, she should not buy accessories that are sensitive to coarse particles.
- Exterior design. It is better to select auxiliary items and utensils that correspond in a number of properties to the general style of the interior, maintaining the unity of design.
- Maximum practicality. Today, design trends that give preference to “smart” furniture are very popular. All accessories used in practice should be comfortable for the cook’s hand, compact, and sufficiently mobile, especially when remodeling the premises.
Directly in a kitchen goods store, you should pay attention to the manufacturing company. It is better to give preference to well-known companies that have a good rating among consumers.
Kitchen accessories in Leroy Merlin are distinguished by their quality and stylish design. Lemax kitchen accessories are known for their line of “smart” furniture. If you wish, you can study customer reviews about the product you choose. It is also necessary to check with the sales consultant about the list of all the functionality of the product being purchased, its warranty card and possible causes of the malfunction.
What are the benefits of accessories?
Modern kitchen equipment and accessories are in high demand.
Many types attract with their significant advantages:
- Modern and stylish appearance.
- Use to solve specific problems.
- Convenient for direct use.
- A huge range of varieties that differ in their purpose.
Manufacturers are working to improve the types they produce, making them even more beautiful, functional and comfortable. The range is also expanding. Interesting new products often appear on the market that attract the attention of buyers.
The total number of varieties is incredibly large, which is easy to see by visiting stores that specialize in selling this category of goods. You can also view catalogs where many items are presented. Leroy Merlin will delight you with a rich assortment of kitchen accessories, which are in high demand among customers.
There are several species of particular interest. Buyers will be interested in getting to know them better, learning about the subtleties of application and the most important features.
Rails in the interior
You should start equipping your kitchen with convenient and high-quality storage areas. Hanging kitchen accessories, roof rails that are installed along the kitchen apron, above the worktops, and on the vertical part of the bar counter can help with this. They can be made of durable plastic, chrome-plated steel with a beautiful metallic sheen.
Such accessories make the life of every housewife much easier, helping to store kitchen utensils and small dishes in perfect order and in a visible place. Also interesting is the design of hanging systems mounted above the island table. On such structures, not only hooks and magnetic strips are placed, but also a number of spotlights that create bright local illumination of the working surface.
Size matters!
We select accessories for the kitchen taking into account its size and design: you must agree that in a spacious kitchen of a large house, small details can get lost against the backdrop of massive furniture, and in a small room large, flashy accessories can be superfluous.
A small kitchen will be decorated with bright wall clocks and fashionable textile elements: beautiful oven mitts, a high-quality metal sink, original kitchen towels, various rustic-style curtains and plastic jars. All this will make the kitchen cozy and attractive. It’s important not to overdo it here! If there are too many details and furniture elements, then the interior will be dazzling in the eyes.
Convenient storage system in the kitchen
For a kitchen in a classic style, choose the most necessary components and utensils, plus a few additional, purely decorative elements for decoration.
A massive decorative dish, a beautiful teapot, and an unusual stone sink will look beautiful in a large kitchen. Also a reasonable choice in this case is a bright picture, fashionable metal shelves, stylish components or containers for storing cereals and bulk items in a modern style made of plastic. Don't forget to add hooks to place useful kitchen utensils, and the look is complete!
Kitchen wall decoration
Convenient storage system for kitchen utensils
Magnetic tapes for knives
Modern standards and sanitary rules dictate the need to use various knives for cutting meat, fish, and vegetables. This approach is reasonable, but requires the owner to maintain a large amount of cutlery data.
For ease of storage, drying and placement into groups of use, you can buy several magnetic tapes. One side of such an accessory is attached to the underlying wall. The surface of the other side has a dense magnetic coating on which metal objects are securely held.
Smart cutting boards
Today, cutting boards are not only supplied as a set, where each unit has a specific set of functions (cutting poultry, meat, fish, vegetables). Modern kitchen accessories are equipped with additional devices that allow you to control the weight of cut products and temporarily store food.
Built-in storage devices of various shapes and volumes help in this task. Also, some manufacturers produce a line of boards that have joints on the reverse side for a corner sink. The use of this design allows you to cut vegetables directly after washing. Thanks to stylish and convenient accessories, the kitchen always remains clean and tidy.
Storing vegetables in the kitchen
Convenient and original options for kitchen accessories in which you can easily store vegetables:
- boxes;
- baskets in drawers;
- large containers with lids, preferably made of wood;
- wall accessories for the kitchen in the form of bags for vegetables;
- wicker baskets.
Where vegetables will be stored largely depends on the size of the kitchen.
Kitchen accessories can become a bright note in the interior. These are beautiful and useful things, without which it will be difficult to cope with household chores. It will be more pleasant to work in a kitchen equipped with useful little things.
Automatic timers
Sets of digital timers will help to significantly facilitate the preparation of complex dishes, especially in cooking. Today, buyers are presented with a huge variety of devices of various shapes, sizes, and designs. They all regulate the cooking time, notifying the desired moment with a sound signal. A new product for the kitchen interior is a timer equipped with a magnet.
This detail allows you to hold the accessory directly above the hob (for example, by placing it on the hood), without being distracted by the wall clock.
Storage of cutlery and dishes
It is dishes and cutlery that are used in the kitchen several times a day. It will not be possible to do without them. Proper care of cookware extends its service life and makes it possible to maintain an aesthetic appearance.
- spice racks. Stands of various shapes and sizes will help you conveniently store spices. Depending on the style of the kitchen, you can choose the appropriate material from which the stand will be made. In addition, to save more space in the kitchen, stands can be used as kitchen wall accessories.
- cutting boards. A set of cutting boards can be considered the pride of the kitchen. This is a stylish element necessary for cooking. Wooden, plastic, ceramic, silicone - the choice of materials is quite large. In addition, the shape of this kitchen accessory is very variable. And the bright colors don’t let you pass by!;
- bread bins. They can also be considered storage accessories in the kitchen. The popularity of using bread bins for storing baked goods is fading, although if you choose an original design, you have a chance to decorate your kitchen with practical decor in the form of a bread bin.
There are a lot of options for such useful trinkets in the kitchen. Some people think that you can’t do without a special knife for cutting pizza or herbs, without silicone potholders and coasters for hot dishes, napkin holders and hodgepodges.
Bakeware
For lovers of not only tasty, but also aesthetically beautiful food, there are whole sets of forms. These are molds made of durable silicone that is resistant to high temperatures. They can be used for baking cookies, muffins, cakes, and for use in a frying pan. For example, with the help of a small accessory you can prepare fried eggs for breakfast, which will delight children with its original appearance.
Recommendations for choosing a kit
It is best to choose kitchen sets with a standard, universal design. So they are better suited for the kitchen interior. In addition, such a set can be easily supplemented with other items.
If the material is made of nylon, then it would be a good idea to ask the seller for a quality certificate.
It is also important to pay attention to the fact that it is permissible to use the utensils in the dishwasher. Then the set will serve for a long time and benefit the owner and the whole family.
Carousel shelves
Another device for high-quality organization of storage areas is shelves, which have a certain resemblance to a children's carousel, which is why they got their name. This is an accessory (most often made of wood) that has a strong central rod.
The frame is equipped with a structure consisting of shelves with side dividers. This creates several compartments and floors on which food, spices, small parts, keys, and matches are placed.
By rotating the shelves with compartments around the central rod, you can remove any household item you need. You can make similar designs with your own hands at home by decorating the surface of the shelf in an original way.
Set design
When choosing a set, it is important to pay attention to how the items are stored.
Knives are usually stored in a special stand made of wood or plastic. Solid sets are produced only with wooden stands. Moreover, such products are the most durable. As you can see in the photo of the kitchen set, the wood can be light, dark or red.
Stands for kitchen utensils and dishes for spices can be tabletop or hanging. A hanging stand in the form of a plank or mini-shelf is usually placed on the kitchen apron above the cutting table.
This option saves space in the room. A tabletop stand is more convenient because it can be rearranged depending on where you are cooking - closer to the stove or to the sink.
Molds, pastry supplies and children's play sets are usually stored in convenient cases. It is important here that the case has the required number of compartments, which will ensure order in it and convenient placement of all items.
Table shelves for cups
You can store cups directly on the surface of the set, using beautiful and stylish shelves for this purpose. As a rule, these accessories do not take the form of traditional shelves. They are presented in the form of a small central rod, from which several hooks extend. Cups are hung on these hooks.
Thanks to the creative approach of kitchen utensil manufacturers, most of these devices have an original shape (in the form of a spreading tree, herringbone), and are also equipped with additional cells for teaspoons and saucers.
Kitchen accessories – decorative items
Kitchen accessories are not only useful things, but also decorative items.
Dishes
They hang on the wall, are collectible, set the mood and support tradition. Plates look very interesting on a plain, richly colored wall (for example, white designer or vintage plates with a sea breeze pattern on a wall).
Spice rack
Wooden, rectangular, voluminous, it allows you to collect from 10 to 20 bottles of spices in one place. A real culinary treasure (by the way, such things will be considered a valuable gift).
Tea corner
Don't miss the opportunity to arrange the same in your kitchen, especially if you have useful extra meters on the wall. You can place the corner on open shelves. In addition to the standard service, there may be such things as:
- Teapots of different colors;
- Souvenir cups;
- Fragrant tea bags;
- Decorative bottles with various fillings: from colored sand to petals, leaves and berries;
- Decorated jars of honey;
- Painted figurines of tea drinkers (designer ones, from the “folk crafts” series, etc.).
These cool things for the kitchen look cute, bright, create a mood and force you to update your collection, which is always interesting.
A tea corner on the wall or in the corner of the kitchen will make it multifunctional
Set of cutting boards
For an ethno-style kitchen, this is the simplest accessory that never goes out of style. These things are comfort, warmth, a symbol of the hearth and adherence to traditions. Plus, accessories in ethno style are made, usually from natural materials.
Breadbox
Many have already forgotten about such an item, although its useful qualities have not gone away. Designer ones or the most ordinary ones, from the store shelf - they can become a bright accent in the kitchen.
Such things are inexhaustible; you can add candles, napkin holders, cutlery holders, towel hooks, ice crushers, graters, spade holders, containers for bulk drinks, etc. to this list.
