Fancy yourself as a bit of a “Nigella Lawson” in the kitchen? Then you know that having an entertainers kitchen is a must for your home.
Whether it’s whipping up decadent desserts, or sizzling up some Angus steaks, your kitchen is where the food extravaganza starts and ends.
Here are six must-have essentials to turn your busiest space into one worthy of celebrity style feasts!
1. Your Entertainers Kitchen Style
Before you start investing in a new kitchen, consider what type of entertainer you are. What dinner parties and parties do you like to host? If you’re a big ’Party Queen’ then opting for an open-plan layout is the way to go. An open kitchen design gives you and your guests room to mingle, as well as different work spaces to get all the elements done.
2. The Work Zones
Next, you want to put some thought into where the work zones will be located in your kitchen. You need a zone each for prep work, cooking and cleaning. Make sure each designated area has adequate space and storage, and is equipped to hold the necessary appliances. The effective kitchen “triangle layout” with the fridge, sink and cooktop all within easy reach, works a treat. Remember also, to place your fridge where guests can easily serve themselves a drink, without getting your way.
3. Go Pro With Appliances
Choosing quality appliances is key to creating a successful entertainers kitchen. If you have a big family (or lots of friends), then a commercial-style combined fridge-freezer with extra storage compartments, will be a dollar well spent. If space doesn’t allow, consider purchasing an additional fridge and/or freezer and place it within easy access to entertaining areas in the home.
4. Island Style
Including an island bench in your kitchen design is a great idea if you’re a regular entertainer. The central workspace allows multiple people to be in the kitchen at once and work in harmony. It also makes it easier to prepare food and drinks, and gives you additional serving, storage and seating space.
5. Go Big with Your Dishwasher
The downside of big events and regular parties are the truck loads of dirty dishes! Go for the largest, best quality and energy-efficient dishwasher available, that will fit in your space. You’ll thank yourself later, when you can kick-back on the sofa, put your feet up and enjoy that glass of wine at the end of the evening.
6. Wi-Fi Your Kitchen
Wifi-controlled appliances are now all the rage for tech-loving cooks. There are electric ovens, slow cookers and coffee makers with wifi connectivity that can be controlled from your smartphone, microwaves equipped with sensors, so you don’t need to enter food weight or power levels, as well as rubbish bins that open with a wave of the hand.
So there you have it. Six smart additions you can consider incorporating into your kitchen to make it a truly social space. #entertainersheaven