Whether you’re an expert chef or a have never stood over a stovetop, a well-stocked kitchen can make your life at home a little easier and more pleasant. If you are hesitating what you need, if you are moving into your first or just new home, this guide will help you enumerate the main pieces are a real must. Let’s take a look!
Refrigerator
There is no shortage of kitchen appliance options but none of them are as critical as the fridge. A refrigerator is a superstar in any cooking space, you won’t be able to live without it, if you’re just moving into your first apartment, start with buying a fridge. Glass door refrigerators are beautiful and trendy, they’re ideal for people who want a sleek, modern look to their kitchen. There are fun and colorful SMEG fridges that are sure to add a playful touch to your kitchen. There are many more options from traditional ones that are paneled as your cabinets to more modern ones with a metal door.
Alternately, smart fridges are ideal for the tech-savvy family – or those who just want to save time and money. They can do everything from help you remember to use items before they expire to serve as a message board for the house. Whichever type of fridge you choose, be willing to invest. This is a must have appliance and it’s worth getting a good one.
choose a fridge with a look that fits your kitchen design or just change the door to make it a perfect fit
a glass door fridge is a cool idea for a contemporary space, though it needs more maintenance, it instantly adds a modern feel
stainless steel fridges are a standard modern solution, which isn't that costly and works great for many styles
make a bold statement in your ktichen rocking a bright Smeg fridge, for example, a yellow one
spruce up a neutral space with a bright red fridge from SMEG, such a fun idea
a fridge and freezer integrated into vintage kitchen decor featuring the same doors and handles
a smart fridge will help you keep an eye on food, information about it, calories and much other stuff
Functional Stovetop
Much like the refrigerator, a stovetop is a non-negotiable in a kitchen. It may be a gas range or a glass-top stove. The latter is easy to clean and adds a nice streamlined aesthetic to the kitchen while the former allows you greater control over your cooking temperature. Ultimately, either option will suffice as long as it provides you with a quality place to fry, sautee and stew. Even if you don’t love to cook, a stovetop should be there in case you wanna try it out or your partner or family feels like cooking.
a functional stovetop is a must for a kitchen even if you don't cook, you may need one
if you don't want to take much space with it, you may just integrate it into a kitchen island
glass stovetops are a great idea for minimalist kitchens, they look very sleek and chic
dont' forget of a stylish backsplash by the stovetop to keep the wall safe and cool
Eat-In Area
Formal dining rooms recede into the past now, and a cool eat-in area in the kitchen may be totally sufficient. Creating an eat-in area in your kitchen, whether it’s a few stools pulled up to your kitchen island or a sunny breakfast nook, gives the room extra functionality and creates a space where all your family members – even those who don’t cook – can enjoy the process and amuse you while you are doing that.
a cozy eat-in kitchen nook with an L-shaped bench and a round small table is what you need for breakfasts
an elegant kitchen eat-in space right in the center, with a vintage dark wood table and airy rattan chairs
a gorgeous comfy eat-in nook with an upholstered bench, a table and a duo of armchairs for coziness
a colorful eat-in kitchen nook with an L-shaped teal bench and a wooden table doesn't take much space
if there's enough space, go for two eat-in spaces, one on the kitchen island and one in the corner and make them echo
keep the eat-in area in the same style as the kitchen and let yourself enjoy the views
Other Essentials
Look for proper silverware and dishware and don’t forget of good knives that will last for years and make cooking much easier and more enjoyable.
proper dishware will finish off your kitchen look and make every meal and coffee break perfect
proper silverware will polish any table setting easily, make a right choice
have proper knives at hand to make chopping and cooking easier and more enjoyable