Instead, Chavez recommends getting a strainer, like this one from New Star Food Service. Its fine mesh allows you to separate tiny food particles, like the pulp from your orange juice and the minced vegetables from your gravy. Made of silicone, these stasher bags are an easy alternative to all those single-use plastic bags crowding up your drawers.

• This is relatively inexpensive and there are many different materials, styles, and sizes to choose from.
• With Fabian’s confidence and assistance, our IKEA kitchens were a success.”
• Combine the darker wood with bright yellows and oranges to lift the space and give it even more or that retro feel.
• Adaptable spaces, they’re equally suited for food preparation as they are for entertaining guests.
• Balance it with warm wood and natural textures to keep it feeling inviting and cozy with a modern edge.

While the long-established preference for going ‘light and bright’ when decorating small spaces does apply, it’s important not to let your kitchen slip into neutral obscurity. We love the detailing of these kitchen tile ideas and how they work against the sleek blue units. The result is an exciting color scheme that incorporates both pattern and plain elements that are both bold and contemporary. If you truly love cooking it makes sense that your kitchen ideas should be centered around functionality first.

Zone a small space

A wave of soothingly clean-lined spaces of the Japandi variety strikes at our conscious approach to kitchen interiors. Shaker style is characterized by flat-pannelled cupboard doors with minimal details – just a centre panel surrounded by a rectangular edge. Traditionally, Shaker kitchens were white, cream or wood, but are now seen in almost any color you can imagine. If you’re looking for a modern rustic aesthetic, take inspiration from this country chic kitchen and incorporate reclaimed materials, such as salvaged wooden beams and Cornish stone.

• That fun and colourful splashback makes the space brighter and add in a lot of charm.
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• The unconventional ceiling brings the rustic element to the table, while the chandeliers and chairs reinforce the practical touches of the room.
• Stick to a Scandi-inspired wood and white kitchen scheme for a bright and airy feel.