Kitchen Day Dreams!

Generally, one of the first things I do when I walk in the front door in the evening is head to the kitchen to start dinner. It’s a team effort and Jordan usually does the chopping (while I do the supervising), we chat about our day and unwind with a beer or three. Don’t get me wrong, it’s the favourite part of my day but our severe lack of space often has us tripping over each other’s feet and elbowing each other in the ribs. On top of this, we also have next to no storage space so pots and pans are often stacked on top of each other or stuffed into the deepest darkest recesses of the cupboards – removing one pan usually results on the whole pile falling out… usually on someone’s toe. Sounds stressful? It certainly can be! It’s no wonder that I spend a lot of these evenings chatting to Jordan about the layout of my dream kitchen. One thing I know for certain is that it will have SPACE! LOTS OF SPACE AND STORAGE!

I’m thinking something like this might work…

Click on the image to go to its source.

Hanging Pots

Going through my kitchen inspiration folder, I noticed that I am drawn to kitchens that have hanging pots and pans over the island. It’s amazing how something so simple like displaying every day cookware can totally transform a space, adding character and a bit of rustic charm. Although I love the look, I do have reservations: first of all, if you watch horror movies, you know that hanging pots and knife blocks almost always act as easily accessible (albeit poorly implemented) weapons. Second of all, you don’t use all those pots every day (unless Jordan is cooking) so how do you keep them all clean? Any thoughts on hanging pots ladies?

Click on the image to go to its source.

The wonderful world of backsplashes!

Backsplashes might not get everyone excited but sad or not, they get me excited! I’ve had to scour the web for some backsplashes and was a little bewildered by the sheer number of options! With my eyes squaring and my back aching, I think I lost countless hours browsing through metallic/mirror finishes, patterned tin, glossy enamelled tiles, bead board – you name it, and I have seen it. My initial favourite was the patterned tin but from the photos I found, it tends to make the kitchen a little dark (my next favourite has got to be the subway tile). Which option would you/have you chosen for your kitchen? 

Click on image to go to it’s source.