The kitchen is more than ‘just’ a place to cook… it’s where so much of family life happens – it’s where homework gets done, conversations take place, and it’s where everyone always seems to gather to be together, even if there’s loads of space in the rest of the house. But if your kitchen isn’t set up with family life in mind, it can quickly become pretty chaotic and messy, which is why you might be asking how you can create a kitchen that works for everyone? With that in mind, keep reading to find out more.

Space To Move

Have you ever tried making dinner while dodging people around you and trying to get a bit of space to yourself? The answer to that is probably yes. And that’s why you’ve got to make sure your kitchen has enough space if you want to make it more family friendly – you need enough room to cook, chat, and just move around in without stepping on people or things.

If you’re planning a kitchen revamp, think about the layout first – open-plan kitchens are great for keeping everyone nice and safe and in their own areas while you cook, but even if your space isn’t huge, you can still create a better flow. You just need to keep the walkways clear and make sure the essentials like the fridge, oven, and sink, aren’t all squeezed into one overcrowded corner.

Ventilation Is Important

Cooking smells are great when it’s a Sunday roast or some freshly baked cookies, but it’s less great when it’s last night’s fish or any other unpleasant smell. That’s why you need to look at a good range hood to help you stop your kitchen from smelling, and ensure people actually want to spend time in there.

These hoods are perfect because they help to clear the air, remove grease, and keep your kitchen feeling fresh, and that’s just what you’ll need, especially if your family life means a lot of cooking and a bit of chaos in the kitchen – if it smells and feels better, that’s going to suit everyone.

Have Enough Storage

If your kitchen always ends up looking like a big mess (or always looks like a big mess, come to that), then you’re going to need some bigger and better storage to sort it all out. One good idea is to have cupboards and drawers at different levels because then the kids can get their own snacks when they want them (assuming it’s snack time, of course) without having to ask you all the time. And deep drawers are great for pots and pans, plus pull-out organisers make rummaging for that one thing you need so much easier.

And don’t forget an easy-access space for the ‘stuff’ that always seems to end up in the kitchen like school bags, lunchboxes, and other random things that may or may not be important. If there’s a designated drawer or shelf for these things, it’s going to save space and a lot of worry because everyone will always know where everything is.