- How to get more out of your storage space
- Ways to integrate more safety right from the start
- Why the quality of fittings makes a difference in terms of safety and durability
Whether a nuclear family, blended family or multi-generational household, if there are several family members living in the house, it places special demands on the kitchen. Here you will find practical tips for storage space, ergonomics, comfort and safety.
Tip 1: Plan functional cabinets for lots of storage space
As soon as children fill the house with life, the cabinets quickly fill up with additional items such as bottles, baby food and snack boxes. The need for supplies also increases. The most important thing in every family kitchen is planning enough storage space. Cabinets with full extensions help you to access all of the space, even into the farthest corner.
Handy larder unit
The SPACE TOWER larder unit can be custom built in terms of width, height and depth. The inner pull-outs let you store supplies in a clear and easily accessible manner.
Narrow cabinet solutions
Every gap, no matter how narrow, is valuable. With special narrow cabinets you can convert even the last inch into usable storage space. A narrow cabinet like SPACE TWIN is ideal for bottles and chopping boards or baking utensils.
Lift systems for wall cabinets
With wall cabinets, you can make the best possible use of the space with spacious wall cabinets with lift system fronts. The wall cabinet front moves out of the user's way and you don't run the risk of hitting your head if, for example, you are momentarily distracted by a family member or two people are cooking at the same time.
Tip 2: Design workflows with lots of freedom and ergonomics
Avoid hurdles in everyday kitchen use. Especially when things are chaotic or you need to get food on the table quickly, your workflows should run smoothly. Keep these basic rules in mind when planning your family kitchen:
- Adequate freedom of movement: a distance of approx. 1.20 m between the runs of kitchen units is ideal, especially if several people are often in the kitchen at the same time.
- Think carefully in advance about which cabinet you want to store which things in and where you will need them when preparing.
- Dishes and cutlery should be stored near the dining table and the dishwasher.
- Pots, pans, cooking utensils and spices are ideally stored next to the hob.
- A worktop of approx. 90 cm wide, situated between the sink and the hob,, will help you to reduce to-ing and fro-ing and thus work more efficiently.