A basic kitchen is a room or area equipped with the essential tools and equipment necessary for food preparation and cooking, such as utensils, pots and pans and storage space for food, dishes and other necessities. Basic kitchen tools don't need to be costly; there are good quality items at IKEA, Target or secondhand stores that will serve their purpose while looking attractive at the same time.
Kitchen storage solutions can be hidden or integrated in various ways to increase functionality while simultaneously taming clutter. For instance, cabinets fitted out with open shelving, pullout drawers or tiered storage bins are great ways of keeping non-food items like cleaning supplies out of sight and mind while remaining easily accessible for daily tasks.
One of the best ways to create an efficient and attractive basic kitchen is with the addition of an island. An island provides an ideal spot for food preparation, dining and entertaining guests - it really enhances how you use your space!
The ideal layout of a kitchen depends on your personal design preferences, available square footage and needs. While there are five common kitchen layouts -- galley, L-shaped, U-shaped single wall and island -- how you arrange them is completely up to you and your local kitchen remodeling professional. In the end, your final plan will depend on your appliances, storage needs, preferred work zones and available square footage in your home.
