Well, it’s that time of year again… it’s the new year and we are set to be encouraged – even bombarded – with suggestions of how we can change our lives by committing to a fresh set of new year’s resolutions. The thing is- that it can all get a bit too daunting, and we tend to buckle under the pressure of trying to make all these dramatic changes to our lives. Doing things that we should have done years ago are classic examples. We may start off with a list and come the end of February, we are so frustrated about not being able to accomplish it all, that we tear up the list!
That’s the problem – many people make unrealistic, overly-ambitious, pie-in-the-sky new year’s resolutions. So – instead – let’s focus on attainable and incremental goals that will help you live more comfortably with our win/win new year’s resolutions for your kitchen.
Resolutions for the kitchen:
Declutter
The key to making your kitchen the space you want it to be is to get organized. And the first step towards getting organized is to remove the clutter. Moreover, decluttering is therapeutic. You will feel so much better after you have done it. Most kitchens are full of old pots and pans. The fridge and cupboards are likely to contain scarily out-of-date canned goods, condiments and spices.
Studies show that if your kitchen, is organized, you are more likely to eat healthily, get more done, and feel better about yourself, in general.
Healthy eating
Although this blog is about new year’s resolutions for the kitchen, making the kitchen work better for you will make it easier for you to make one for yourself – to eat more healthily. It’s often said that cleaner, leaner and more organized kitchen spaces are far more conducive to healthy eating.
For example, if your kitchen is clutter-free and organized, there will definitely be a space for food prepping.
And, as part of your new year’s resolutions for your kitchen, why not plan some new meals for all the family? It’s easy just to stick to the tried and trusted recipes, but in your new reinvented kitchen space, the cook of the house is reinvigorated too. Now the kitchen is a stress-free zone, and you will more likely feel free to try new things and to be creative.
Keep the kitchen cleaner
One thing is certainly true: it’s easy to make a mess in the kitchen. But here’s another truth – it’s even easier not to tidy up properly. This part of your new year’s resolutions for your kitchen is going to take a degree of self-discipline. But another thing is definitely true as well – you are less likely to keep an untidy, cluttered and chaotic kitchen clean than a tidy and organized, renewed space. Cleaning-as-you-cook is a good way to keep on top of things and it just makes good sense. After all, leaving all the mess to build up and then being faced with a mountain of a clean-up can be very daunting. You do need to motivate yourself with this one – but it is well worth it. You want to be able to show off your organized, beautifully updated and clutter-free kitchen every day.
New Year, New Kitchen?
Any amount of cleaning and tidying and organizing will only take you so far. It will give you a kitchen space that is far more comfortable, workable, and practical. Sometimes though this is simply not enough. So, is the new year the time for you to get a new kitchen?
Well, we can’t answer that question for you exactly, but we can highlight that we aim to make the whole process of updating your kitchen cabinets as simple and as straightforward as possible. You can easily achieve this for a fraction of the cost of replacing cabinets. Take a look at some of our kitchen designs throughout this site for ideas, or we can work with you to come up with a design just for you.
After you have picked a design that you like, simply choose the perfect décor to match your new kitchen cabinets and color scheme.
If you already have a plan for your kitchen cabinets, we will be more than happy to provide you with a free, no obligation quote. All you need to do is send your ideas by clicking “let us help you” on this site.
“New year, new kitchen” – sounds good, doesn’t it? The new year is certainly as good a time as any to update your kitchen cabinets. It certainly fits in with the theme of starting a new year with a fresh start. Your dream kitchen could cost a lot less than you think.
So, you may be thinking that new year’s resolutions aren’t for you – maybe you’re thinking why should you bother because you didn’t stick to them last year? Well, don’t do it for you… do it for your kitchen!
Whether your kitchen upgrade for the new year is small scale or large scale, taking up at least some of these new year’s resolutions for your kitchen will make a big difference.
The kitchen is the busiest room in the modern family home. It needs a bit of TLC. The new year is the perfect time to show your kitchen some love. After all, it IS the heart of your home.
We are always ready to help you, in any way we can, get you the kitchen of your dreams for less.