Furnishing mistakes in the kitchen | BRIGITTE.de

Cooking is only really fun when you can feel comfortable in the kitchen and you have enough space. Here you can find out what you should consider when planning your kitchen and which furnishing no-gos to consider.

Regardless of whether you are putting together a new kitchen or want to pimp your old one – you can easily avoid these common mistakes:

1. The wrong lighting

Pleasant and not too bright light creates a cozy atmosphere. But too little light does not make it easy for us to cook. A central ceiling light is not enough. Get yourself extra Under-cabinet lights or separate lamps for over the work surfaces. These can then remain on while you eat and you have nice indirect lighting.


2. Too many open shelves

Are you a fan of open shelves, because they make everything within easy reach? Then you don't mind the dust and clutter that open shelves bring with them? * cough * joking aside: Open shelves often tempt you to put everything in them and after a short time you have a lot of chaos in the kitchen.

Closed cabinets ensure more order – at least for the eye. If you can't do without one or two open shelves, ask at best only the items on the shelves that are used daily. Everything else is allowed in closed cabinets. If you don't have enough storage space, you can place or stack spices, cups and the like in decorative baskets. This means that there is order on the open shelves and dusting is also quicker.


3. Too small a work surface

In general, you should plan a large work surface for your kitchen if possible. In a small kitchen this is usually difficult, but you should as many household appliances as possible in the closet stow away to make room. Be honest with yourself and ask yourself: Do I really need the blender, toaster or that every day Food processor? If the answer is "no," you know exactly what to do. ?


4. Devices installed too deep

Everything at eye level please! If you are looking to buy a new kitchen, you should consider that devices that are too deep not only make work processes more difficult, they also stun you. So if you have the choice, you should definitely consider this point and yourself Oven, microwave or even Install the dishwasher a little higher to let.


5. Dark fronts in small kitchens

Dark kitchen fronts automatically make the room appear smaller. Therefore, black, brown and Co. should not be used in small kitchens. When it comes to furniture, we should choose bright colors. Also a little tip: The Cover look high when you use them inSpread the cream. You can find the best prank tips here: painting walls, painting ceilings and painting tiles. You can find out more tips on how to make small rooms appear larger and brighter here: Small rooms really big.


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