Martha Stewart is well known for her cooking and DIY crafting…but she also has some great kitchen design tips that are quite practical and easy. Click here to check out all 50, but here are our favorites:
- Time-Saving Stations: Have all the related utensils stored next to each other. For instance, a coffee station. Have the coffee maker on the counter, with the bean grinder next to it, and coffee cups stored above it, along with sugar packets or whatever else you use for your morning java. This makes your kitchen more efficient.
Rolling islands are incredibly handy and versatile
- Rolling Kitchen Islands: These are incredibly versatile. They can hide wastebaskets, and be moved around for a variety of uses including food prep, buffet-style meals, or even a portable table for those quick dinners.
- Hanging Racks: Pots take up a lot of space in your counters, and are always a hassle getting in and out. Save space, and energy, by installing a couple hanging racks. This is tough in small kitchens, but it can be done!
- Customized Drawers: The more drawers, the better, according to Martha. Take the time to organize each one. Add dividers and containers to customize them for exactly what you need. If you simply take time to think about the purpose of each drawer, it’ll save you from having them overflow or get stuck opening and closing.
- Handy Outlets: This can be tougher, but it is nice to have outlets exactly where you want them to get the most use. Think about things that need to be plugged in; blender, coffee maker, electric kettle, microwave, toaster, George Foreman grill, and many others.
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