Good afternoon, readers of the blog “Women’s magazine “Dahlia”.
Housewives who love to experiment will find table scales useful in the kitchen. Also, the following kitchen items will not be superfluous - a toaster or a sandwich maker. I used both. It's great to toast bread for breakfast and spread it with butter. And with coffee... Mmm... So, okay, let's not get distracted. Further.
Many people believe that without some technical devices It’s quite possible to get by, although they make it much easier to create tasty and healthy dishes, for example, a steamer, bread maker or multicooker. I agree that you can do without a steamer and a bread maker. But this is if you have a multicooker. After purchasing a multicooker, the steamer became irrelevant. But we still haven’t figured out the bread machine. For some reason we couldn’t make bread. In the end it was sold.
I also want to point out one point that is often not used, but I think it is necessary. It is advisable to have a hood in the kitchen. It helps eliminate all odors in the kitchen, steam, soot. Without extraction, soot settles on wallpaper, furniture, and surfaces. The smell permeates everything in the kitchen and penetrates into other rooms. A large selection of hoods is available on the Notus website - www.notus.com.ua/Vytyazhki.
To keep it clean
The kitchen must be clean. To achieve this, you should have the following accessories on hand:
- sponge for washing dishes
- table napkin
- floor mop
- dishwashing gloves
- products for the sink, stove or universal remedy for cleaning ceramic and metal surfaces.
You can store them in this original way.
Housewives spend most of their time in the kitchen. After all, you always want to please your family with something delicious. But without the proper tools and equipment, sometimes it’s very difficult. When going to the store, many people buy dishes that are absolutely unnecessary for everyday life, while ignoring the truly necessary items. The end result is a surplus of cups and utensils that sit completely idle. The question arises, what do you need in the kitchen?
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Cooking utensils
Modern market offers very big choice dishes. Materials used for production: aluminum, ceramics, porcelain, cast iron, stainless steel, glass and glass ceramics. The choice of cookware must be approached responsibly, since its quality can affect your health.
Scientists have proven that aluminum cookware releases arsenic during cooking. Porcelain dishes are considered classics. She serves for a long time and light in weight.
Ceramic dishes are now considered stylish, and they also have many useful properties. Ceramic cookware regulates temperature and humidity itself. The only negative is that this material absorbs fat and it is very difficult.
Tips for choosing cookware:
- dishes with a thick bottom heat up evenly;
- the handles of the utensils must be made of a material that will not heat up;
The lid must be the right size.
What utensils should be in the kitchen
Pots are the most necessary utensils in the kitchen, it is better to buy a set of at least 4 pieces. They must be different in volume.
Plates, bowls - buy multi-colored dishes; if you break something, you can always buy more. You need to have spare dishes in case guests arrive.
Frying pans are also very an important part utensils for the kitchen. You will need 2-3 pieces, different in depth and diameter.
Forks, spoons, knives for table setting - it is better to buy a set.
Slicing knives – you will need a knife for bread, meat, vegetables.
Kitchen utensils are needed in the kitchen - grater, colander, potato peeler, ladle, kitchen towels, potholders, spatula, whisk. You also cannot do without cutting boards, a rolling pin, and a hammer for beating meat. This is a small part of what should be.
What items are in the kitchen
Many people have their favorite items that make cooking easy and enjoyable. Here are the items you can't do without:
- bowls of different capacities;
- pots;
- knives;
- pan;
- kettle;
- Polovnik;
- cups;
- spoons;
List of kitchen necessities and items used in the kitchen
Everyone appreciates convenience; it’s as important as ever. What you need to have:
- containers for storing cereals, sugar, salt, tea;
- a set of various spatulas, mortars;
- coffee grinder;
- tuples;
- colander;
- bottle opener and corkscrew;
- dishes for the microwave;
foil, parchment paper for baking.
What you need for a kitchen at home
Shelves, cabinets, drawers.
It is impossible to imagine a kitchen without cabinets and shelves. Mountains of dishes would simply be on the floor. It is important to plan the placement of furniture correctly. Since the housewife often cooks, the set should be planned and arranged in a way that is convenient for her. Be sure to take the height into account. If the owner is short in stature, then it is better to abandon the high placement of the modules.
Roll-out boxes are much more more convenient than cabinets. Boxes that have the most big size needs to be placed closer to the floor. Often, pans, pots and other bulky items are stored there.
Which materials are better to choose?
The facade material can be made of laminated chipboard, MDF, glass, wood or plastic. Manufacturers combine them in any variation.
It should be durable because you will be cooking with it every day for several years. You need to approach your choice wisely. The most suitable materials wood, marble, granite, chipboard.
Filling drawers and cabinets.
Additional sections can be built into the modules. For example: bottle holder, carousel basket, modern dryers.
You need to have at least 5 sockets in the kitchen.
A good kitchen should have a sufficient number of sockets. , how many devices are used regularly. It is advisable not to place sockets near the sink and do not make them very low. The housewife should reach the outlet without effort.
What equipment should be in a modern kitchen?
Ventilation
Often a hood is used. The hood is designed to purify the air. When choosing, you need to take into account the area so that the device copes well with its duties. The modern market has presented a variety of designs and types of hoods. Arriving at the store, my eyes widen.
The hood is the most important thing in the kitchen. How to choose it?
Pay attention to the size. The width of the hood should not be . It is better to give preference to a slightly larger hood. Its surface should be 90 cm, if the surface of the slab is 50-60 cm.
Operating mode. There are several modes:
- Exhaust mode – when air is drawn outside the apartment.
- Filtration mode – the air is purified and returned back to the apartment.
- Or a universal hood with two built-in modes.
If you like the filter hood, then it is advisable to immediately buy replacement cartridges.
Filters
They are divided into coarse and fine cleaning. Rough cleaning retains parts of fat. It looks like reusable metal mesh that can be washed when dirty. Fine cleaning – carbon filters. Can be used once and must be purchased separately.
Microwave oven - a must have in the kitchen
An irreplaceable assistant for every housewife. Industry microwave ovens develops quickly. Many modes and functions will not leave any woman indifferent. It will help you save a lot of time and effort. Everyone can choose for themselves required set functions.
What is a disposer? And why is it necessary in the kitchen?
A disposer is a waste shredder and a must have in the kitchen. The crushed products go along with the water into sewer pipes. Scientists have proven that this has a beneficial effect on pipes.
Only food waste can be crushed in the disposer!
Gas or electric stove
The gas stove has already become a classic. No kitchen can do without it.
Dishwasher
Not the most economical device, it consumes a sufficient amount of water and electricity. But it will help the housewife to save time by not washing dishes.
Kitchen appliances
How to choose the right blender
Stationary blender - considered better immersion blender because it has more power. Pay attention to the material of the bowl. They are made from plastic and glass. These materials have both pros and cons. Glass does not absorb odors over time, but it is very fragile. Plastic ones are more durable, but they wear out quickly.
An immersion blender is more practical; puree soup can be made directly in the pan. Doesn't take up much space. Minor minus: the blender needs to be controlled manually, this is not very convenient if you need to cook a large number of food.
You need to consider what the blender will be used for. cost a lot of money, they are not needed for home use. Quality does not always correspond to cost. Pay attention to simpler models.
There must be a place for a mixer in the kitchen. With it you can very quickly prepare batter and cake cream.
You can also buy a steamer, bread maker, multicooker - they will help you cook healthy dishes saving time and energy.
TV
TV helps you wake up faster in the morning, makes lunch and dinner more interesting, and makes cooking much more fun for the housewife. Do you need a TV in the kitchen? It all depends on the area and habits of the household. If you decide that you need it, then first you need to choose a place. The TV should not take up a lot of space and should be positioned so that it is comfortable to watch.
If the area does not exceed 9 sq.m. You should give preference to TVs with a diagonal of no more than 20 inches. With an average square footage of 15 sq.m. It is better to give preference to models up to 25 inches. And in a large area you can place a 36-inch TV.
This is all you need for kitchen appliances.
Cleanliness and order: this is what a good kitchen should have
Maintaining cleanliness is the most important thing for a housewife. Therefore, you should always have at hand:
- Cleaners;
- Dish detergent;
- A set of universal napkins;
- Bin;
- Floor mop.
- The most important thing is the apron. It will protect clothes from grease and unwanted stains while cooking
- Napkins - required element. They will help cope with pollution.
- A mop and bucket should always be at hand. In the kitchen, things very often fall apart and spill. And all this needs to be removed quickly before the family destroys it all over the house.
Other things every kitchen needs
Washing
First, decide on the shape and size.
- square - perfect for washing dishes of various sizes, and it is also very spacious.
- rectangular – suitable for narrow countertops
- round - easy to wash, more spacious than rectangular.
corner - will be an excellent choice for saving space.
For kitchens with small area It is better to choose a sink without additional frames and dryers.
Refrigerators with one and two doors
The role of the refrigerator cannot be overestimated. Without it, most products will be lost. A refrigerator with one door is perfect for small kitchen. If the area allows, then you can choose a model with two or more doors.
Equip your kitchen with various technical innovations. This will diversify and simplify the cooking process. More time will be freed up for loved ones. And the quality and taste of the products will only improve. Don't be afraid to experiment.
Every kitchen has a set of utensils; some may find it not small enough, others not large enough. Someone always has little space and of course something is missing. What are the necessary kitchen items you should always have something on hand to prepare tasty and healthy home-cooked meals even if you only learn to cook. Let's go in order.
Pots.
There should be several pans - at least two for a small family (one and a half and three liters in volume), a maximum of five (from one to five liters), and if you have big kitchen, you can store at least twenty. These pans are sold in sets of several pieces. In addition, pots of the same design look much more interesting and neater than different kitchen items. Ideally, you need one saucepan for preparing small portions of food and boiling eggs, one three-liter and one five-liter saucepan for preparing soups and main courses. Some housewives have a double boiler, but this is more likely to apply to supporters healthy image life. If you prefer to simmer your food, you need a thick-bottomed pan.
Frying pans.
Naturally, there should also be several of them. Minimum three: one small, one medium, one large. Any one of them should have a thick bottom for stewing. If you are a pancake lover, special pancake pans are sold. Use modern non-stick or cast iron frying pans, it all depends on your preferences.
Utensils for the oven.
You must have at least two baking trays(usually there are two of them in the oven set). If you bake regularly, use two baking dishes - small and medium. It is better to stew in the oven in a casserole dish. Advanced housewives also have baking pots. Don't forget that you need a rolling pin for baking.
The rest of the dishes.
One of the main items is a teapot. Of course, they should be like at least two- one for boiling water and a small teapot.
Every self-respecting housewife has colander for pasta and fruit washing. An advanced housewife also has a sieve. 
Gentleman's set for the kitchen: slotted spoon, whisk, ladle, spatula, meat hammer, can opener, corkscrew. As a rule, they are sold all together.
There must also be at least one universal grater for vegetables or a set of several.
Knives – at least three pieces: for meat and fish, for vegetables and for bread. Many people have five or more knives, it all depends on your needs. Several cutting boards are required in the kitchen - separately for vegetables, bread, meat.
Your kitchen design should combine two qualities - beauty and practicality. Beauty is an individual concept, which may not coincide with the ideas and advice of designers.
First of all, you should like your kitchen.
But, you see, without convenience and functionality, beauty can lose its charm. Therefore, arm yourself with a drawing, and we will move on to the tips.
- 1. Don't rush to communicate(drainage, ventilation outlets, sockets) before installing the kitchen unit. To begin, take accurate measurements of your kitchen, think about what appliances you need, in what niches and places it will be located, and sketch out a few design ideas.
- 2. If your kitchen is small in size, then the height of the room must be fully utilized, because:
- this increases the storage space for kitchen utensils;
- vertical lines will visually raise the ceiling;
- in such cabinets it is convenient to hide the air ducts from the hood, gas meters etc.
Suppose, in addition to the mentioned 3 points, you have a microwave, a juicer, a coffee maker and a food processor, and you use all of this daily and often. Now take a piece of paper and arrange all these items so that it is convenient for you to use them: imagine how you enter the kitchen to prepare something, and what are your main points of movement.
The main thing is that all 7 of your points are not on the same straight line - this is completely inconvenient. The most acceptable perimeter of our polygon is from 4 to 8 m. If the housewife is not cooking alone, this must also be taken into account and 2 such workers must be created geometric shapes in non-overlapping areas.
Having decided on the quantity, size and location household appliances, you can start choosing materials for your kitchen.
The second stage is the selection of materials
The most expensive, status-emphasizing materials for kitchen facades are natural wood and glass that require specific care and careful handling.
Slightly lower in price is painted MDF, which is very popular today due to its compatibility with any style, various colors and textures - gloss, matte, veneered or wood-look.
The tabletop can be made:
- cheap but cheerful: made of laminated chipboard;
- more expensive - made of natural or artificial stone.
Let’s immediately make a reservation that the nuances of choosing material for kitchen countertop a lot and there is a separate article about it.
The third stage - choosing the type of headset and its contents
So, you have the exact dimensions, a photo of your dream kitchen found on the Internet, and you have already decided on the materials. What to look for when choosing a kitchen set?
- 4. Deposit beautiful kitchen and quality design - these are proportions that are more perceptible to our eyes than you might think. The most acceptable sizes of drawers and furniture for comfort should be multiples of 15 cm (30, 45, 60, 75 cm);
- 5. Don’t forget to calculate the distance from the kitchen unit to other pieces of furniture, taking into account the opening of cabinet doors;
- 6. When choosing the color of the headset, you can follow the rule “ dark bottom– light top,” but you can safely break it by doing the opposite, or use bright, saturated colors. The main thing is not to overload top part headset so that it does not look massive;
- 7. Choosing between hinged doors and kitchen drawers, give preference to boxes, internal filling which you can immediately see without crawling halfway into the closet. It will be inconvenient to place a small drawer for spoons and forks in a larger drawer - in fact, each time you will have to perform a simple action twice that you could do once;
- 8. You need to pay special attention to the choice of mechanisms with which cabinets and drawers will open. If automatic door closers are quite convenient, although unusual, then push-ups that do not open immediately and require effort when closing may be inconvenient for you. And other untested trend devices can quickly fail or turn out to be very non-functional. The lack of handles on cabinets or drawers can also create discomfort. Think about whether you should trust classic technological solutions;
- 9. If you like a refrigerator built into the facade, keep in mind that the decorative overlay and slatted fastening take up space, and compared to regular refrigerator it is not very roomy, although it occupies the same space. The same can be said about any other built-in technology.
The light in the kitchen should be warm, because food seems most appetizing at a warm light temperature - and this technique is actively used in restaurants.
A tall faucet with a pull-out spout is ideal for filling vases, 3-liter jars, tall pots or even buckets, but it requires a sink with a deep bowl to avoid constant splashing.
Compact hood models may not be as efficient and productive as conventional ones.
On kitchen apron you can install a special rail for a smartphone or a recipe book - this way you can follow the development of the plot of your favorite movie in more natural poses.
What is important during installation
The first thing I would like to recommend is personal presence during installation. Not only for the sake of control, but also in order to personally and promptly suggest this or that nuance to the masters. This is an order of magnitude more effective than making and voicing decisions over the phone.
Joints between sinks, work area and the hob must be laminated - both outside and inside, preventing the ingress of moisture or fats.
Don't forget about the cutout for the gas hose near the stove or hob, about others required holes for wires or pipes. At the same time, cables from the stove, hood and other equipment must reach the outlet and not interfere with the opening and closing of cabinets. Perhaps it makes sense to discuss with the craftsmen the most convenient location of the sockets for you.
The vast majority of the above nuances are not new to companies that have been designing, manufacturing and installing for a long time kitchen sets(for example, this company). But now all these subtleties will be known to you.
We hope that our tips on designing, selecting and installing custom-made furniture will be useful to you and will help you furnish your the perfect kitchen!
Kitchen utensils for a novice housewife
In order to cook deliciously, you don’t necessarily need a professionally equipped kitchen or a whole warehouse kitchen utensils, special devices and electrical appliances. You can refuse unnecessary sets of tools, which sometimes only occupy kitchen shelves. It is better to choose small but high-quality equipment. The quality of a chef's tool is the main thing that ensures it Good work and makes work easier.
MAIN LIST OF KITCHEN ITEMS:
Pans and pots
- large 5 liter saucepan with lid. Used for cooking soups, pasta and etc.;
- medium 3 liter saucepan with lid. Used for rice, potatoes, cabbage rolls, sauces, etc.;
- small saucepan for 1.5-2 liters with long handle. Eggs are boiled in it, milk is boiled, sauces are made, etc.;
- light frying pan with non-stick coating– for scrambled eggs, omelettes, pancakes or pancakes;
- large, heavy, thick-walled frying pan with a lid - for stewing meat products, steaks, schnitzels, fish dishes, pilaf, etc.
Kitchen helpers
- small cutting board for greens and vegetables;
- large cutting board for cutting fish and meat;
- small knife for peeling vegetables;
- big kitchen knife for slicing;
- bread knife;
- colander or pasta strainer;
- whetstone;
- hair sieve;
- spatula for turning over when frying;
- ladles different sizes;
- whisk for whipping;
- corkscrew for opening bottles;
- can-opener;
- press for squeezing citrus fruits;
- kitchen towels;
- tetrahedral grater;
- scales;
- measuring cup;
- potato masher or blender;
- mixer.
Capacities
- containers of different sizes with lids;
- bowls of different sizes and depths for salads or for serving dishes;
- two baking dishes - small and large.
Other kitchen items
- frying pan;
- pressure cooker pan - for cooking legumes, broths, potatoes;
- a slotted spoon for removing foam from the broth or removing dumplings and dumplings from boiling water;
- grater for nutmeg;
- knife with a figured blade;
- mortar - for those who love fresh spices;
- large meat fork;
- a culinary brush for greasing baking sheets or pies;
- food processor(if desired and possible) to save time.