kitchen
0. Bottles We all know the items used most regularly should be kept in the cooking zone, but who wants numerous bottles cluttering up the benchtop and encroaching on preparation and serving space. The answer is a drawer for oils, vinegars and sauces. Each drawer can be segmented to ensure the bottles do not bump into each other or fall over as the drawer opens and closes. Easy to grab and easy to put away, it’s the perfect solution for any budding MasterChef.
9. Cutlery Keeping track of more than just knives and forks, a well-organised drawer system also includes space to sort and organise utensils and cutlery for serving. Look for a system that’s flexible and can be tailored to suit your individual items. The cutlery trays should be fairly narrow so items can easily be found. A set-up such as the one pictured, with one larger drawer and an inner drawer, allows you to keep everyday cutlery at the top and utensils underneath.
7. Utensils Drawers don’t always have to utilise a horizontal storage solution. In this example, deep ‘pockets’ have been installed to allow for the upright storage of cooking utensils. This arrangement makes the utensils easy to see and easy to pick up during busy cooking times. Using a number of smaller pockets also allows for similar items to be grouped together, which makes finding the one item you are looking for so much easier.
5. Trays Any serious baker knows that you need a reasonable amount of trays to ensure you have the right size for the job. Pictured here is a brilliant way of storing trays that not only makes them easy to spot, but stops all that banging and clanking that can happen as a tray is being retrieved. Note, too, that the space remaining above is used for casserole dishes and other baking items to ensure every centimetre is maximised.
Big pots, large saucepans and unwieldy frying pans are a storage nightmare in most kitchens. Simply utilising deep drawers can help, but may not be helpful enough when trying to locate the one you need. Pictured here is a brilliant storage solution: drawers with extra segmentation to keep the pots apart. Note how the segments only extend part of the way into the storage space, cleverly allowing for longer handles to protrude across.
Platters We’re used to our kitchen design incorporating kickboards, but we don’t always think about clever ways to utilise this ‘lost’ space. Why not consider including a kicker drawer in your next kitchen? Although shallow, a kicker drawer is fantastic for storing large flat items such as platters or trays that are not in regular use. They can be installed with push-to-open mechanisms or discreet handles, which are not seen when the kickboard is recessed under the cabinets. Kitchen drawers that’ll make life easier
Nurses’ Fatigue Ausmed Reading Many nurses and nursing students express tiredness, mental exhaustion and emotional exhaustion, at least in my nursing, academic and teaching experiences. This reflection led me to wonder about the actual causes of nursing-related fatigue. Is there actual evidence showing a link between nursing and fatigue, or is it simply a biased observation? According to the research… Overworked Nurses A 2012 study by Stimpfel, Sloane and Aiken found that clients’ dissatisfaction with their care escalated as the number of nurses working shifts of 13hrs or more increased. Another important finding from Stimpfel et al. (2012) is that: ‘nurses working shifts of […]
Wall panelling from the hallway is carried through into the kitchen, bringing the charm of Parisian styling to the custom cabinetry concealing the double refrigerator, wall oven and cupboards. It also adds a soft contrast to the sharp lines of the black Dekton kitchen island and ceiling. “Some might say it’s daring, but the black ceiling in the kitchen and dining space works perfectly in this bright, sunny area of the home. It also balances out the benchtop,” Ristevski says.
The kitchen also has New York marble on its vertical surfaces, while Dekton is used for the flat benchtop surfaces. A butler’s kitchen is open at both ends, like a passageway, providing easy access from the kitchen and dining room. The butler’s kitchen also provides ample storage space and allows for appliances to stay plugged in while hidden away
13. Bins and recycling Today we are much more inclined to consider ways in which we can sort our rubbish, recycle where needed, and compost what we can. The excellent set-up pictured here has a top drawer for fresh off-cuts which can be composted. There’s also a removable tray to make it easy to empty the drawer as it becomes full. Below are two separate bins – one for recycling and the other for general rubbish. This type of arrangement not only helps you help the environment, but it also saves you time when it comes to bin night.
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