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Arranging kitchen countertops


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It's an on going project, but organizing kitchen countertops and keeping them clear of clutter will serve you well in more ways than one. Not only does a clear or well-ordered worktop result in a much smarter looking kitchen overall, but it also frees up cooking space and makes for an easy clean-down afterwards. 

While there is a case for leaving a few everyday essentials out on the side, minimalism is key when it comes to organizing a kitchen – and especially countertops where everything is on display. 

The less you can leave out the better. Those items that do make the grade should not only be functional, but beautiful too, worthy of a well-thought-out display that not only creates a smoother cooking experience but brings aesthetic value to your kitchen. 

From curated groupings and stylish storage ideas to top decluttering tips, we’ve compiled a list of steps you can take when organizing kitchen countertops – with a little help from the experts – to ensure they stay organized, and beautifully organized, at that.  

Organizing kitchen countertops

Organizing kitchen countertops is, in truth, a never-ending chore. Clearing it of clutter is a daily task, but you do need to rethink your kitchen countertop ideas once every few months to ensure that what's out is a) good-looking and/or b) useful. Make sure you consider other countertops, too. These ideas are also handy for laundry room organization and utility room organization. 

1. Do a daily declutter 

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‘Because the kitchen is often the heart of the home, lots of ‘stuff’ tends to accumulate; bills that need paying, kids' schoolwork, reusable grocery bags, etc. To ensure countertops remain neat, tidy and well-organized, we urge our clients to declutter at least once a day,’ says Kate Pawlowski, professional organizer and co-founder of Done & Done Home . 

‘Relocate anything that belongs elsewhere, put dirty dishes in the dishwasher and wipe down every flat surface – this five-minute task sets you up for the following day’.  

2. Have much used utensils to hand

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If you’re short on drawer space, keep utensils such as spatulas and wooden spoons on the counter, too. Stash them in a purpose-made container or improvise with a tall jug, and follow the rule on handedness, positioning this to the right of the stove if you’re right handed and the other side if you favor the left.

3. Group much used ingredients on countertops

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What you always need when you’re cooking might be stored there also, but don’t locate these supplies directly on the surface. ‘Use trays to gather oils, condiments etc,’ says Kate Hatherell, founder of The Interior Designers Hub . ‘Not only does this look visually better, but it is super important especially if you have porous worktops like stone.’

4. Keep much used appliances out

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Assess any small appliances first: those that are used daily or very often (say the toaster and coffee machine) can stay out; those that aren’t use as frequently (say the slow cooker) should go away into a cupboard (but don’t forget the store low rule if an item you’re tidying away is heavy). If you have a coffee machine on show, you might want to keep supplies along with it on the counter so you can brew up easily in the morning perhaps along with what you need for making tea.  

5. But put other kitchen appliances away

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Minimalism is key when it comes to organizing kitchen countertops. ‘A kitchen full of gadgets is not conducive to a calm, organized space,’ says Helen Parker, creative director at deVOL . ‘My advice is to be very selective with what you purchase – buy appliances seldomly but make what you do buy good. A really beautiful coffee maker on display is far more impressive than a random plethora of stuff you’ve inherited, bought or been gifted.' 

A good rule to go by is to only keep out gadgets you use daily – store the rest away. It’s worth remembering that kitchen storage ideas don’t have to be in the cooking zone. Think outside of the kitchen – particularly if you’re looking for small kitchen storage ideas. ‘I have a sideboard in the dining room, right next to my kitchen, where I store my bulky crockpot and air fryer,’ says Alexandra, co-founder and interior designer at Clairrow . I don’t use them every day and relocating them means I free up both countertop and storage space’. 

If you’re rethinking kitchen layout ideas, consider having as many appliances built in as possible. Think about opting for a hot water tap – that way you won’t need to factor in a kettle.

6. Stick to a scheme  

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 As well as investing in good-quality (and good-looking) appliances, it’s worth taking material and color choices into account, too when organizing kitchen countertops. 

‘It’s helpful to buy counter appliances in a color similar to your wall, tiles and countertops so they blend into their surroundings’, says Stephanie Nix, kitchen designer at Neptune . 

Professional organizer Darla DeMorrow not only agrees, she suggests you apply this tactic more widely: ‘As well as appliances, I’d also stick to a single color across soap, sponges and anything else you have out on show; this makes for an orderly look and creates an overall feeling of calm. '  

7. See the beauty in the everyday 

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It’s worth bearing in mind that a totally clutter-free kitchen can look stark – not to mention somewhat impractical. You’ll want to inject some personality, it is a living kitchen, after all. According to Heather Hoerzen, design editor at Havenly , the trick is to choose items that are all about form, as well as function. 

‘While I’m all for pragmatic kitchen countertop organization, it’s more than worth it to invest in and display everyday items that not only get the job done but look beautiful while doing it. Good examples include a marble pestle and mortar, vintage-inspired salt and pepper grinders, richly grained wooden cutting boards, a ceramic garlic stash, woven baskets for storing produce and a crafted wooden dish scrub’.

The same goes for utensil holders and coffee canisters, too — you'll want both of these on your countertop for ease, but it's important to ensure they look the part.

8. Create artistic displays 

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Similarly, it’s important to put as much thought into how you display individual items on your countertops as you do the items themselves. Meaningful, artistic arrangements can add aesthetic value while still contributing towards an organized, efficient workspace.  

‘We often recommend pairing a large linear item like a cutting board with a horizontal item, such as a few stacked cookbooks. Then introduce a couple of sculptural items, such as a bowl of lemons or salt and pepper mills. Voila! Useful, organized and so pretty’, says Heather. 

9. Group items together on trays  

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As we’ve established, a less cluttered worktop makes for a well-organized one. A tray reads as one item on a countertop as opposed to several, not to mention it brings like-items together nicely – something experts always advise doing when you are organizing kitchen cabinets.  

Interior stylist and author of The New Mindful Home (Laurence King Publishing), Joanna Thornhill recommends them for storing your most-used ingredients for cooking. ‘You can use trays to contain key condiments such as oils and seasonings, alongside spreads or salad dressings which don’t require refrigeration, and it allows everything to be lifted up in one go when you need to wipe down the sides,’ she says.  

As well as looking better visually, it protects your countertops from spillages – particularly important if you have a porous material, such as marble.  

Where you position your groupings is also important. Think about how you move around your kitchen daily. It makes sense to place a jar of utensils next to the cooker where they’re easy to grab, for example. Follow the rule on handedness and position on a countertop to the right of the stove if you’re right-handed, and to the left otherwise.

10. Choose stylish storage for smaller items

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Instead of organizing kitchen drawers to create more space when they are perhaps already over-burdened, consider countertop storage that you don't mind having on show.  

‘Woven baskets, bread containers or other decorative boxes also work really well to hide clutter. You can store small items like daily vitamins and supplements in a larger decorative container to hide the visual clutter and access easier than in a deep cabinet,’ says Stephanie. 

To maximize on space, opt for storage ideas with a thin profile – think small risers, vertically stacked jars and fine-metal grid baskets, for example. Choose the same style of storage, or pieces that look good when grouped together, for a coherent look. 

11. Decant dried food into containers 

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Storing cooking supplies on your countertop is practical, but too much food packaging out on show can look garish. Joanna advises decanting dried foods into tightly sealed glass storage jars, just as you might if organizing a pantry, and we’re fans of using transparent containers when organizing a refrigerator and organizing a chest freezer, too.

On the countertop, glass jars make for a stylish display, plus ensure it is easy to spot when you’re running low on ingredients.  

‘Use a chalk label to write on any best-before dates as well as the product type, to keep things organized,’ she recommends. 

Thinking of organizing spices this way? Keeping them out of the light is recommended, so think of putting them into kitchen cabinets, or stashing them neatly as part of organizing deep pantry shelves instead.

12. Make wall space work overtime  

An easy way to claim back workspace – especially if you’re organizing a small kitchen – is to think vertically. A cumbersome knife block can be replaced by a kitchen organizer such as a wall-mounted magnetic strip for example, while bulky cook books are better suited to wall-mounted shelves rather than stacked on your counters. 

While open kitchen shelving ideas are the obvious go-to for clearing countertop clutter, the humble hook has the potential to add flair to your kitchen design, whether hung from a rail or simply mounted on a wall. They can even be used for organizing pots and pans.

‘Hooks are one of the most creative (and homely) solutions. They can turn your apron collection into textured wall art, your chopping boards into wooden focal points and your backsplash into an untapped storage spot, all while freeing up other space too’, says Al Bruce, founder of Olive & Barr . 

13. Hide behind closed doors 

‘Modern kitchen design features such as bi-folding breakfast cupboards enable countertop items such as appliances, storage caddies and food containers to be hidden away yet still easily accessible for an uncluttered finish that frees up countertop space’, says George Forsyth, director of Drew Forsyth & Co . 

You could also look to your dresser or pantry for extra worktop space: ‘You can have these fitted with outlets at the back so you can store and use appliances, then simply close the doors on clutter,’ says Emma Cowburn, kitchen designer at Harvey Jones . Pantry organizers can be used to keep foodstuffs and other items neat in here, too.

When it comes to organizing under the sink – we’re talking dish detergent, sponges, dishwasher tablets, cleaning products, etc – store them in caddies attached to the inside of the under-sink cabinet so they’re hidden out of sight but still close to hand. 

How do I keep my kitchen counters clutter free? 

As the hub of the home, the kitchen tends to accumulate a lot of ‘stuff’, so a daily declutter is essential for keeping counters clear. Move everything back to its original position, file bills, receipts, mail and any other paperwork that’s come in that day, put dirty plates in the dishwasher and wipe down surfaces. 

Keep appliances to a minimum, just one or two that you use every day, such as a sleek coffee machine. Store the rest behind closed doors. Try to arrange items in deliberate groupings where you can, ideally on a tray to keep them as one – tea and coffee making essentials, cooking oils and seasonings, for example. Decant items from their packaging into coordinating containers where you can. Smaller items can be stored together neatly in stylish storage boxes – designate one for your keys and wallet rather than leaving them out on the side. 

Whether it’s a portable kitchen island or freestanding kitchen, creating more countertop space is one way to ensure you avoid a cluttered feel, particularly in a small kitchen. Similarly, a slimline trolley positioned at the end of a run of units is handy for keeping jars, packets and cartons off counters but still within easy reach. 

What should be left out on kitchen counters? 

A kitchen must foremost be functional, so it’s inevitable that some items will remain out – not to mention a totally clutter-free kitchen can look a little stark. However, err towards clearer countertops, particularly if you’re following Marie Kondo’s advice on organizing a small kitchen.

When making your decision, ask yourself two questions – do you use it everyday? Secondly, is it attractive? If the answer is yes to both, then it’s a contender.  

Ultimately, you’re looking for items that combine form and function, to ensure your kitchen remains both stylish and practical. Vintage-inspired salt and pepper grinders, richly grained wooden cutting boards, a ceramic food waste pot, for example. 

Cooking ingredients are handy when left within easy reach but group them together on trays to avoid a cluttered feel and rid yourself of packaging by decanting dried goods into glass jars. Similarly for utensils and knives, invest in an attractive container or block, or consider a wall-mounted magnetic strip or rail and hooks as storage options instead. 

When it comes to appliances, the same questions apply, but stick to just one or two – a good-looking coffee machine can make a striking statement when allowed to take pride of place.

How to Organize Kitchen Counters: Kitchen Counter Organization Ideas

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Why Organization Matters in the Kitchen

Whether you’re home for work and school or running out the door, our kitchens get a lot of use and abuse each day. There are always dirty dishes and there’s always the next meal or snack to be prepared and cleaned up after. And when the kitchen looks messy without any organization, it can be even harder to function in, let alone enjoy the space. 

A Place for Everything

The flip side of that though is that if your kitchen is organized and there’s a true place for everything, it becomes easier to make each meal, clean up and maybe even actually enjoy the whole “feeding your family every day for the rest of your life” process. 😉

3 Types Of Kitchen Counter Clutter

There are three types of kitchen counter clutter.  

01| Stuff That Doesn’t Belong In Your Kitchen

The first category of stuff that tends to clutter up the kitchen counters is the stuff that doesn’t even belong in the kitchen, to begin with.

You know, those random things that seemed to get dropped on virtually every surface. Discarded jewelry, keys, glasses, books, you name it.

02| Paper Clutter

Kitchen counters also often become a drop zone for all manner of paper clutter as well. Junk mail, unopened mail, bills, kids’ artwork, grocery lists, reminder notes, etc. 

03| Stuff That Belongs In The Kitchen But Maybe Not On Your Counters

There’s a special kind of frustration caused by things that technically belong in the kitchen, but that really shouldn’t live out in the open on your counters. 

2 Reasons for Kitchen Counter Clutter

All three types of kitchen counter clutter mentioned above occur for two reasons:

  1. Everything does not have an assigned home to be returned to so it gets left on the counter by default.  
  2. You (or the people you share your home with) are not in the habit of putting things away when you’re done with them. 

Keep reading to solve both issues…

4 Steps to Decluttering Kitchen Countertops

The first part of organizing kitchen counters is to declutter them. Here’s how to do that. 

Step 1: Completely Clean Off Your Counters

To declutter your counters you need to start with a clean slate by completely clearing off your counters. This may take some time, depending on how cluttered your counters have become. But that’s okay. Put on some music or your most favorite but familiar (so you don’t get distracted) show and get to work. 

Step 2: Choose What to Keep on Your Kitchen Counters

If you want to have uncluttered and organized kitchen counters, the big question then is what should be left out on kitchen counters? The answer is, that depends. 

How much and what you deliberately leave out on your kitchen counters depends on how:

If you are a baker and use your stand mixer daily, you will want to keep it on the countertop and create a permanent home for it there. That is unless you love the act of hauling it out of a cabinet every time you want to use it. 

If visual mess causes you stress, and you don’t mind opening drawers when you want a spatula or slotted spoon for cooking with, then those things should not live on your countertop. 

Do you need to keep your paper towels on a holder on the counter, or can you mount a paper towel holder under a cabinet? 

So take inventory of what you use regularly. Decide what needs to be out on display and what doesn’t. Make note of the main spices you reach for constantly and keep them on a tray on the counter or decant them into small mason jars stored on a wall-mounted DIY spice rack. But put the coffee make away in a cupboard it’s only used for company. 

Make sense?

Step 3: Create a Designated Spot for Regularly Used Items

Now that you’ve decided what you use regularly and want to keep within arm’s reach, create a spot for it to live.

Everything in its place only happens if you have a place for everything.

Step 4: Sort and Relocate Additional Items

Once you’ve assigned the necessary items a home on the countertop, sort out and relocate what’s left. 

See the kitchen counter organization ideas below for more ideas on where to put things and how to organize your kitchen counters. 

20 Best Kitchen Counter Organization Ideas

Use one or many of these 20 kitchen counter organization ideas to help you get your kitchen counters all cleaned up and tidy. 

1. Store as little as possible out on the counter

We just took all items off of the counter that do not belong there and found a proper home for them. If you’re happy with how little or how much is out, great. But if it still seems too cluttered for you, rethink what you decided to keep out. 

Since the kitchen gets used so much, and there’s always a variety of cooking utensils and tools being used, keeping your counters as basic as possible will help to eliminate the appearance of clutter even when the space is messy from use.  

2. Create zones

How should I organize my kitchen countertops? Well, think about ease of access when storing items. Keep the spices and cooking utensils near the stove and the sugar and mugs near the coffee maker. Create zones in your kitchen by arranging your kitchen counters with the items you need for each task nearby. 

3. Use trays or stands to corral items 

Once you’ve thought about zones, use trays, cake stands, or baskets where appropriate to corral the items that will live on your counters. Here are a few ideas:

4. Use shelves to create more space

Sometimes closed cabinets are useful and the right choice in a kitchen. Sometimes it’s better to make use of shelves instead or in addition to closed cupboards. 

If you want to test out using open shelves, you could temporarily remove the doors on your upper cabinets to see how that works in your space. Then if you like it you can remove the uppers and install shelves. But if you don’t, no harm no foul, just put the doors back on! We did this in our wee bungalow and then installed open shelving in our next two houses. 

If you like your uppers and you have a little extra floor space you could add shelves to create more storage space and get even more off your counters. 

5. Hang knives from a magnetic knife rack

Knife blocks are big and bulky and can take up a lot of counter space. But not all of us have enough drawer space to hide our kitchen knives away out of sight altogether. If that’s the case for you and you want to save counter space, consider installing a magnetic knife block on the backsplash, like we have in this house.  

6. Group items together

Group like items on your counters to create a cohesive, intentional feel, rather than having each individual thing spread out across your counters. Think of it a bit like arranging vignettes for your kitchen necessities. 

7. Use dish drying mats instead of racks

If you want to eliminate some visual clutter on your counters, consider using dish drying mats in place of bulkier dish drying racks. 

We used to use a lovely metal two-tier dish drying rack beside the sink on our island. But I found that it just looked messy. So we replaced it with two dish drying mats that lay flat on the counter. The hand-washable dishes still have somewhere to sit while they dry, but they aren’t so visually imposing on the space. 

8. Get cookbooks off the counter

While we use a lot of online recipes, we still have a small collection of well-loved cookbooks in our kitchen. But instead of keeping them out on the counter, we tuck them into a closed upper cabinet to free up much-needed counter space.  

9. Organize your junk drawer

There will always be random things that need to be kept in the kitchen. But if you don’t have a home for them, like in a junk drawer, you’ll probably find them sitting atop the counter. 

If you organize your junk drawer, with drawer divider inserts for different categories of things, you can then easily stash these random things away out of sight and off your kitchen counters. And it doesn’t have to be fancy. 

10. Keep attractive, large cookware on the stovetop

I love our Caraway Dutch Oven so much that I love to see it on display.

Rather than tucking it in a cupboard to keep it off the counters, I actually keep it on the rarely used “warming” element (turned off, of course) on the stove. It just looks so pretty and it fits the kitchen color and style so well sitting there. And it’s not really cluttering the counters. 

You could do the same with any other pots and pans or other Dutch Oven you love too, like La Creuset or Staub.  

11. Store cutting boards upright

Cutting boards will take up less space if you store them standing upright, leaning against your backsplash, rather than laying flat on the counters. 

We actually have both here. Our main cutting board is always next to the stove as that’s where we do all our meal prep. But we also have a few other cutting boards and charcuterie boards that we store vertically over by the spice rack and microwave. 

12. Don’t store appliances on the counters

No matter how big or small your kitchen is, you should only keep the small appliances out that you use every single day (or multiple times a day). Like the toaster and coffee maker. Or whatever you and your family use daily. 

Relocate small appliances that are not used frequently to a large cabinet or even a nearby closet or pantry.

13. Declutter kitchen counter decorations.

Kitchens have enough going on that you don’t often need to fill them with decor.

In our kitchen, I’ve made a conscious effort in the last year or so to switch our necessities over to more stylish versions so that they can speak for themselves.  

We traded our black rather commercial-looking Keurig for a white one. I replaced our stainless steel utensil canister with a nice cream-colored ceramic version. 

The decor I did include is out of the way and off the counters for the most part. A vase of flowers, a candle, some framed art, and a wreath round out the look in our kitchen without adding to the clutter. 

Keep Decorations to a Minimum.

14. Create a command center to declutter kitchen counters

A lot of the time the things that can clutter up the kitchen counters are important things like meal plans, grocery lists, calendars, and invitations that just don’t have a home. 

Fix that by putting together a bulletin or magnet board with a couple of wall files or paper trays to hold and display those needed things. 

By setting up a command center nearby, you can clear a few more things off the countertops. 

15. Relocate canisters to the pantry

Although it can be tempting to buy all the pretty containers and canisters and keep them out on your counter, they really just add to the clutter.  

Unless you use the contents of your canister (like flour, sugar or coffee) multiple times a day, there’s no reason it needs to take up precious counter space. Instead, tuck it away in the pantry or in an easily accessible cabinet. 

16. Create more space inside your cabinets with shelf risers

If you need to squeeze a little more into your closed cabinets to keep things off the counters and keep them organized, add shelf risers to two or three cabinets. 

We do this for our vitamins and supplements. Previously they took up so much space and we couldn’t see the ones in the back. 

17. Use a utensil crock

And pick utensils to match your kitchen, like our bamboo set in an off-white ceramic holder. Arrange this on a tray with the often-used spices and oils beside the stove. 

18. Eliminate paper clutter

We already talked about a command center for things like calendars and invitations. But the kitchen often becomes the dumping ground for more than just those papers.  

You can greatly reduce and eliminate much paper clutter by unsubscribing from mailing lists and putting a “no junk mail” sign on your mailbox. Also, toss any flyers or junk mail immediately into the recycling bin – no procrastinating or saying “I’ll get to those later.” 

Use a mail organizer

Mail has to go somewhere when it comes into our homes. For most of us, that place is the kitchen. If you put a mail sorter (ingoing, outgoing) somewhere in the kitchen this should help keep it organized instead of scattered in piles haphazardly around the room. 

Or set up a hanging file folder

Filing is our entire family’s nemesis. We’re terrible with it. Our filing cabinet for long-term file storage is in the basement, which means it’s a bit out of the way when the mail comes into the house. 

This is why we finally designated one deep kitchen drawer as an office-type drawer. In it are pens, markers, and tape as well as a hanging file folder for bills and other important or often accessed documents, like our appliance warranties.

When a bill or statement comes in:

At the end of each year, I pull out the files one alphabetical section at a time and make a new one for that category for the next year. Once I’ve done that, I take the old files down to the filing cabinet.  

19. Kids’ artwork and school papers

Children’s school papers can be handled by either the family command center or the other paper file solution you choose. 

Kids’ artwork is a little more delicate because they tend to want to see it on display.

I recommend assigning each kid one clip magnet on the fridge or on your family command center to display their everyday art. That way a few pieces can be rotated out as desired without too much clutter.

Any special artwork can be framed and hung on a gallery wall or stored safely in a memorabilia box.  

20. Trinkets and odds and ends

While most of these smaller things can be handled by the junk drawer, it’s always good to have something specific for them.

I tend to discard my jewelry while I’m cooking, so I keep a small dish tucked into the junk drawer just for this purpose. Otherwise, they’d end up scattered around the counters and possibly lost. I also try to keep a couple of extra hair ties in the drawer, since I like to put my hair up when I’m working in the kitchen. 

If you or a spouse are similar, make it easy on yourself and set aside a dish or container in a drawer or cabinet for these small things. 

Keep the Clutter Away by Developing Good Habits

Habits are simply actions that you’ve repeated so often that you don’t even have to think about doing them anymore. You can make organizing the kitchen counters into habits by doing the following: 

Clear the kitchen counters daily

Set a regular time where you “reset” your counters by clearing them off and returning things to their homes.

Maybe that’s after each meal if you’re home all day. Or after dinner if you work during the day.

Just implement clearing the counters into your routine and before long it will become a habit and you won’t have to think about it anymore. 

Wipe your kitchen counters every night

Along with clearing your counters off each night, make sure you wipe them down too.

Even small bits and crumbs can make the kitchen look cluttered and disorganized. If it helps to keep you motivated, use a counter or all-purpose spray cleaner that you like the smell of. 

Allow yourself some grace

Listen, you can do all the things right, and still, there will be days or weeks when things get a little out of hand. But those times will be so much easier to recover from if you’ve put in the work, decluttered your spaces, and set up systems for what to do with the stuff you need to keep in the kitchen. 

You’ve got this, lovely! You can do it! 

So, that’s how to organize your kitchen counters for a lovely, clutter-free kitchen!

10 pro tips on how to equip it — INMYROOM

Together with LORENA experts, we tell you how to make a beautiful and functional kitchen.

Make the most of your space

Order a headset with ceiling-to-ceiling storage to fit everything you need. For convenient access to the upper cabinets, provide a special mobile ladder.

INDUSTRIAL kitchen set

Or ditch the upper cabinets

If you want to add air to the room and visually enlarge the kitchen. By the way, if you use open shelves, it will be easier for you to understand what is where.

TRED kitchen set

Organize your workspace according to your habits

If you bake often, you need an additional surface for rolling dough and a box for baking sheets. Cook a lot - put pans and pots in drawers next to the stove.

But if frequent cooking is not for you, you can completely abandon the upper cabinets, replacing them with open shelves or functional niches.

Wardrobe box. Kitchen set NOVA

Make sure the kitchen is safe

Check that the kitchen set is made of environmentally friendly materials - to do this, ask the sellers for the appropriate certificates. If chipboard material is used in the manufacture, its safety class must be high - E1.

Make your kitchen child-friendly by installing a rounded worktop, for example. And pay attention to high-quality fittings that will definitely not hurt anyone.

DUNA kitchen set

Choose materials that are easy to care for

Easy to care for and resistant to mechanical stress - as well as to steam, moisture, heat and UV rays.

It is convenient when fronts and countertops can be maintained with detergents. For example, modern materials, such as eco-veneer, visually and tactilely repeat solid wood facades, but unlike the latter, they are very easy to maintain.

MANETTI kitchen set

Extend your work area with a kitchen island

If space allows, add a kitchen island. It can combine a hob and oven, household appliances, storage space for kitchen utensils and replace an additional worktop. You will definitely have a place to turn around in the kitchen.

INTEGO kitchen set

Create comfortable task lighting

When working in the kitchen in the dark while the light from the chandelier remains behind your back - it turns out that you are cooking in the twilight. To solve the problem, use LED lights under the hinged cabinets.

The backlight in the case, which turns on when you open it, will allow you to labor to find the necessary items even in the dark. And warm light in glass cabinets will make the kitchen even more comfortable.

Kitchen set TRED & VIVA

Plan the number and location of outlets

At the design stage, it is important to evaluate the location of household appliances in order to provide the required number of outlets. You will also need several household outlets to connect a kettle, coffee machine, blender and other appliances.

UNO kitchen set

Choose a durable countertop

The countertop should be practical and match your image life. A modern version is a worktop using Aqualine technology with increased moisture resistance. It does not need to be polished, while the average service life is 10-15 years.

COVADO kitchen set

Find the design that suits you

Do you want to create a country atmosphere in your home or you like it loft interior - consider this when choosing a kitchen design headset.

You can sketch your kitchen with a professional designer in the salon or do it yourself with the LORENA 3D construction set.

Kitchen set ELEGANT

Kitchen worktops and small kitchen arrangements

If the kitchen is large, it will not be difficult to make it comfortable. But with the arrangement of a small kitchen with an area of ​​\u200b\u200b6-7 m2, problems often arise. Modern technologies and design solutions make it possible to solve this issue today. This will help and color solutions, and the optimal arrangement of furniture, and kitchen worktops, well-fitted into the interior.

Furniture, fronts and kitchen worktops

What takes up the most space in the kitchen? Of course, furniture! Bulky cabinets fill most of the space, while small cabinets, on the contrary, do not differ in capacity. Therefore, the arrangement of a small kitchen must be planned with furniture. And here kitchen countertops will play a big role, since it is with their help that you can compactly and most practically equip a small kitchen space.

First of all, let's get rid of the useless window sill and install a kitchen worktop instead. Depending on the parameters of the room, the product can be mounted in several variations:

Another solution is to make a custom worktop. If you attach it to the wall at an angle of 40-60 degrees, it will not interfere with the passage and will not take up much space. This design is suitable for 4 people.

Such a move will help turn window sill space into usable space, which is priceless for a small kitchen.

Which kitchen worktops to choose for a small kitchen

If you are planning to arrange a small kitchen, it is better to choose the manufacture of worktops from the manufacturer in St. Petersburg. This is your guarantee of the quality of materials and work. STOLFASAD is a team of professionals in the market of kitchen furniture production and restoration. Turning to us, your only concern will be which curtains to choose for your new or updated kitchen set. We will do the rest ourselves, in coordination with the customer in terms of the choice of materials and textures.

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When choosing a kitchen worktop, you need to understand how the surface will be used. In small kitchens, as a rule, the countertop is used both as a hot stand and as a cutting board. Therefore, the worktop material must be:

From what material to choose a countertop, how to choose the color scheme and texture, you will be told by the specialists of the company STOLFASAD, professionals in their field in the market of St. Petersburg. Perhaps you want to see acrylic stone in your kitchen, or maybe you are attracted by the glossy gloss of chipboard countertops. We will show you samples and help you choose from a wide range of colors.

Color solutions for a small kitchen

The fact that color can visually change the dimensions of any space is well known. The kitchen is no exception. If you paint most surfaces in light colors, a small kitchen will appear larger. White is suitable as the main one, and it can be supplemented with flowers 1-2 tones darker.

There is an opinion that it is not rational to use white color in the kitchen, because it is difficult to care for it. Actually it is not. Modern finishing materials tolerate different cleaning (dry and wet), so there will be no problems with maintaining cleanliness. Moreover, kitchen facades from STOLFASAD are made only from high-quality materials and are as practical as possible.

Color solutions for a small kitchen

Glossy facades, striped wallpaper without contrasting color combinations will also help to provide visual volume to a small kitchen. And when choosing a color scheme, one should take into account the 60/30/10 formula used by designers. This means that the main tone should occupy 60% of the space, the auxiliary - 30%. The share of bright accents accounts for 10%.

Save space in the kitchen with appliances

It is very difficult to fit all the necessary appliances in a small kitchen. So that it does not eat up space, it is better to give preference to the built-in option and organize a modern storage system that includes drawers. This will allow rational use of even the most distant corners.

Multifunctional appliances (such as a microwave oven) will reduce the number of items in the kitchen.

Many people today prepare food using a slow cooker. Therefore, there is no need for a large stove with four burners. To save space, you can replace it with a compact one, equipped with two or three burners.

It's hard to imagine a modern kitchen without a dishwasher. For a small room, you should choose a compact version that will fit in a 60 cm wide cabinet.

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