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When you’re looking at apartments in Cypress, there are a few things that will matter most to you. For almost everyone, the kitchen is on that list. We all want a spacious kitchen that helps us be our best when we’re cooking and entertaining. Regardless of where you finally settle, not every kitchen is big enough. These items can help you make your kitchen feel a little bigger.
The Mobile Island
Chances are that your apartment kitchen is without an island. There’s also a good chance that you don’t have abundant floor space to put an island. That’s why mobile islands are so amazing: They can be tucked in a corner or closet when not in use, and you can simply roll them to the kitchen when it’s time to cook. They add valuable counter and storage space without eating up precious room inside the kitchen.
The Pegboard
Pegboards are a great way to increase vertical storage inside your kitchen. They can hold pots and pans, cooking utensils, or anything else you can creatively fasten to the wall.
They definitely don’t have to actually be a pegboard. Wire organizers and even basic shelves can get this job done. What matters is that you put your wall space to use. When you do, you get things off the counters, and the kitchen will feel much bigger and more welcoming.
Paper Plates
OK. This is more of a process than an item, but this is important. The single biggest killer of kitchen space is dirty dishes. Even if they’re only in the sink, they feel oppressive. You need to invest the time and energy to overcome persistent dish problems if you really want to get the most out of your kitchen. Some of that will require habit changes. Some of it is really easy. If you use fewer dishes, you don’t have to clean as much. Whether you literally employ paper plates for this or not isn’t what matters. What matters is keeping your kitchen clean and clear.
Then again, you can always look into getting a bigger kitchen. Take a tour of Carrington at Barker Cypress to see what a modern, efficient apartment kitchen feels like.
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A messy kitchen counter is something that many residents of apartments in Cypress, TX, struggle with. That nice flat surface seems to invite clutter! Junk mail, textbooks, tools, rarely used appliances and more just seem to pile up until the clutter is out of control! A clean and clutter-free kitchen counter can give you peace of mind and speed up meal prep time. So, how do you make that happen? Check out these simple tips to help organize your kitchen counter.
Find a Home for Non-Kitchen Items
Take an hour on your day off and spend it finding a new permanent home for anything you don't use in the kitchen. Set up an inbox tray on a coffee table or desk for your mail, and make that the new permanent home for it. The same goes for textbooks, magazines and anything else that doesn't go in the kitchen. Part of the reason why items end up as kitchen counter clutter is that they may not have a "permanent home" of their own.
Minimize Appliances
A good rule of thumb for kitchen appliances is that if you don't use an item every day for cooking, store it in a cupboard. If you only use an appliance for making seasonal meals, snacks or desserts, there's no need to have it on the kitchen counter year-round.
Get Creative With Kitchen Storage
Things like spice jars, utensils, and other items can take up valuable space on the kitchen counter when they really don't need to. Jars of spices, for example, actually stay fresh for a longer period of time when they're stored away from the light and heat of the kitchen. Utilize spice racks that fit inside cupboards or hang inside a cupboard door. A designated drawer for cooking utensils is a must for freeing up extra space.
It just takes a little time and effort to get your Cypress apartment kitchen counter looking beautiful and clutter-free. You'll be ready for your next dinner party in no time! Summer is also a big moving time, as you know, so if you have friends or family looking for apartments in Cypress, have them call the leasing office at 877-655-7991 to see our available units.
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If your kitchen seems cluttered, or you have a hard time knowing where to put items in your kitchen away, it might be time to think about how to organize your kitchen better. The following are a few tips for organizing your kitchen to make it easier to use and find things.
Creative and Fun Organizing Tips for Your Kitchen
- Use file sorters for lids and boards. Cutting boards and pan lids can take up a lot of space. When you store them upright, it's easy to see everything and your cutting boards dry more quickly.
- Organize storage lids with a tiered shelf. Organize container lids separately from containers. Put them on a tiered shelf and label them according to color, size, or material.
- Use plastic see-through bins to store items in the refrigerator. This will help organize fridge items and maximize the storage potential of your fridge.
- Store cleaning sprays with a tension rod. Put a tension rod underneath the kitchen sink and hang cleaning sprays from it.
- Use magazine holders to store water bottles. Water bottles can often become very unwieldy. Flip a magazine holder on its side and store water bottles horizontally.
- Use thrift store teacups as drawer organizers. Teacups can be very pretty and inexpensive to buy. These would be perfect for an odds and ends drawer in your kitchen.
- Store containers in undershelf baskets. Find a pretty undershelf basket and stow it in your cabinet. Place container lids under the corresponding containers to keep it organized.
- Divide drawers with tension rods. Place two tension rods in the middle of a sliding drawer to divide a drawer into three separate compartments. Store lids in the middle between the tension rods, store upright water bottles in a different compartment and containers in the other compartments.
- Store spices in magnetic spice containers. Attach spice containers to refrigerator sides, range hoods, or other metallic surfaces around the kitchen.
With gourmet chef's kitchens at the Carrington at Barker Cypress Apartments in Cypress, TX, organizing your kitchen is a piece of cake. Find out about our many other luxury amenities, including a resort-style pool, attached garages, private patios, and large closets. Contact us today to see which floor plans are still available.
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