Of all the spaces in your home, the kitchen is one that must be highly functional. It is one of the biggest selling points of homes. It is one of the first things people will renovate when fixing up a house, and it’s a space that can fabricate conversation, laughter and memories if it is done right. Most of us would agree that kitchens that don’t flow right are very frustrating. We can probably all remember a time we had to cook in a space that was too small, had terrible lighting, or a bizarre layout. Chances are, you aren’t ready to completely renovate your kitchen; but you still might be eager to make it that much more user-friendly. In this post, I will discuss three  ways that you can make your kitchen more functional.

Built-In Paper Towel Holder

If you’re anything like me, you have thought long and hard about where to put the paper towel holder in your kitchen. Set it on the counter? Hang it beneath the upper cabinets? I was so excited when I came across this genius way of making your paper towels easily accessible yet hidden and off your cooking space. This setup can be built into a kitchen cabinet of your choice, however, the best place for something like this would be on a cabinet that faces into the kitchen (as shown) to keep it even more hidden. The apparatus is very similar to that of a toilet paper roll, it is a simple dowel rod that can be removed, another roll put on, and easily set back into place. This simple yet life-changing creation will make the messes life throws at you all the more easy to clean up.

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Pull Out Cutting Board

Tired of walking across your kitchen with the cutting board to dump it in the trash? This pull out cutting board is the perfect addition for your kitchen. It allows you to easily prepare anything that needs chopping with a very simple cleanup. From the outside, the cutting board looks just like another kitchen drawer and the trash can appears to be a cabinet door. Install butcher block as the cutting board for a stain-resistant and durable surface.

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Swing Out Corner Cabinets

Every kitchen has an awkward corner, most often with a cabinet, that is a pain to access.  Accessing this space can be something you dread, while leaving them empty just feels like a waste. A great way to solve this problem is by installing swing out shelfs in the corner cabinet. This method utilizes the undercabinet space in a very efficient manner that allows easy access to all the contents. The best part of this setup is that they can be easily installed into your existing cabinets! Simply purchase online or from a local store that sells kitchen appliances.

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You can now begin creating a kitchen that is much more functional and fun to use! The kitchen can be such a memorable space filled with laughter, conversation and, of course, food. So pick your favorite new kitchen modification and get started!