Thursday, December 18, 2014

Prepare Your Kitchen for Christmas with These Tips


With Christmas just a few days away, it’s time to furnish, decorate, and prepare your home for the guests and festivities. If you’re hosting a party, your kitchen will certainly be the heart of the home. Be sure your kitchen is ready to do the job – it’ll save you time and stress.

There are simple ways to prepare your kitchen for the festive celebration:

Get organized. Remove unwanted clutter and organize your pantry. You can also make small changes, like adding dividers and recycling bins.

Mark out a triangle. Make your kitchen layout work for you. Remember the basics: The three main zones are storage (fridge/freezer and dry storage), washing (sink, dishwasher) and cooking. But you can also think about other tasks such as making coffee or tea. If you think something’s getting in the way when you carry out a task at hand, move that a little bit.


Add a splash of color. Give your kitchen a festive feeling by indulging in some Christmas-themed pieces, such as holiday jars, snowflake printed pot holders, and colorful candy containers. These small changes can make a difference and can spruce up any traditional kitchen.

Use festive lighting. This is a great way to create an inviting atmosphere whether you go for modern spotlights or a classic chandelier style. Also, perfect lighting makes you look great for Christmas dinner pictures!

      
Brighten your kitchen cabinets. If you have glass-front cabinets, stock them with seasonal accents or try dressing it up with patterned wallpaper.


Spruce up the countertops. While you want to keep your countertop clear for the busy season, you can add simple accents like cookie jars, holiday greenery, or a lush arrangement using colander. If there is plenty of space, you make a small Christmas village.

Milan Stoneworks wishes you a wonderful holiday season! Call us if you’re planning to upgrade your kitchen after the busiest time of the year!

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