De-Cluttering: What You Can Learn From Pete Evans' (Celebrity Chef) Kitchen

Today, the kitchen is the heartbeat of many homes. It's the new centre of family activities. It's no longer merely a venue for cooking meals and washing utensils. Basically, it's now the emerging family social hub with lots of activities taking place there.

However, when it's chaotic and cluttered, this new entertaining epicentre can prove to be an embarrassing eyesore and difficult to navigate as you carry out your chores. Fortunately, you can learn a thing or two about de-cluttering from Pete Evans', celebrity chef, kitchen.

1. Smart Stacking

Space could be a challenge if you're living in a small apartment with an even smaller kitchen. Hence, stackable rectangle containers are a definite must-have in a compact pantry space, particularly if you have every type of flour and grain.

For optimal organization, it's highly recommended that you first measure up your cupboard - height and width - and then acquire the containers in a set so that you are sure they are all going to fit in smoothly. If possible, get containers with lids attached so that you cut down the chances of misplacing them.

If you need any more useful, space-saving ideas, check the Housing Industry Association (HIA) website for excellent ideas on household items. HIA members include design professionals, suppliers, manufacturers and kitchen specialists in Australia; therefore, you're sure to get expert advice.

2. Hang-Up Utensils And Pots

Hanging your favourite utensils and pots on a wall or over your stove is not only functional, but it also creates a great look too. You can do this on any of your kitchen walls. Copper ware, in particular, always makes a lovely site to look at. If you have such cook ware, why not display them!

However, don't display just any old, rugged pans and pots, which bear signs of wear and tear.

3. Store Spices Conveniently

Dried spices and herbs can take up lots of valuable pantry space. Moreover, when these spices are incorrectly stored on your bench top, they can go rancid rapidly and look quite messy.

A culinary expert like Pete Evans is sure to store his herbs and spices in a drawer. This will not only ensure that they are stored at the right temperature, but it also makes them easily accessible on short notice.

4. Do Away With Cabinet Doors

Open floor to ceiling plywood cubbyholes and shelves are currently the trendiest look in kitchens and cafes. Besides being quite easy to assemble and budget friendly, they are also an excellent way of stacking up your glasses and plates in a stylish modern format. Cabinets that are door-less are the latest in-thing for public eating places and cafes, since they give a good impression when customers see your tidy utensils in the background.

However, as you remodel or un-install your kitchen cabinet doors, make sure that your cabinets live up to the Australian Standards on Cabinetry. You would also need to take heed of the Australian Workplace Safety and Health, and Building Code of Australia regulations as you undertake any form of renovation.


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