Aside from being the “heart of the home”, the kitchen is where the magic happens – friends cook together, families bond over food, and it brings people closer. Even if you don’t cook as much as you want to, the kitchen is still the most used room in your home, and it can easily feel cluttered as much as it gets neglected sometimes. A purely functional kitchen combines form and function that gives you a space that is usable, organized, and beautiful at the same time.

 

Most people mistake minimalism for having less than 100 things in your space but kitchen minimalism is actually turning your kitchen into an accessible, clutter-free space where you can easily find the things that you use the most. It’s ridding your kitchen of the things that you don’t need and are simply occupying space while organizing the things that you actually use.

 

Some useful tips for kitchen minimalism include:

 

1. Declutter

When decluttering, you should ask yourself these two things: do I need it? Will I use it? If your answer is no, then you probably should declutter that item. For your kitchen, some good places to start would be your cooking equipment, dishes, pots, and pans, as well as small appliances.

 

2. Clean out your refrigerator and check your pantry items

Auditing your pantry items and cleaning out your refrigerator every now and then can help you save money for food and avoid food waste. Only buy and stock what is needed. Making a list before you go to the grocery helps, too.

 

3. Organize your countertop and kitchen cabinets

The only things and appliances on your countertop should be: 1) what you use every day and 2) anything that is inconvenient to move around. If you’re also aiming for a minimalist look for your kitchen, you can change your kitchen hardware such as pulls and knobs that give a minimalist look.

Minimalism is becoming increasingly popular in modern kitchen designs. It’s a great way to create an elegant and functional space with minimal clutter. One of the most important elements of creating a minimalist kitchen is choosing the right kitchen handles. By selecting modern and sleek handles, you can achieve a neat and organized look that will stand the test of time

Cabinet handles come in all types of sizes, shapes, finishes, colors, and more. There are so many options out there, so how do you even begin to pick the perfect ones for your kitchen? Get ready to go shopping for new kitchen cabinet handles with these factors in tow! 

 

The environment 

If your place is located near water or in moist conditions, the handles and other hardware will tend to get vulnerable to external elements and will corrode or wear out much faster. Keep this in mind when choosing new handles, because some finishes are more prone to corrosion when exposed to watery and most conditions. For instance, aluminum handles have a reputation for pitting easily in damp environments, whereas brass is unshakeable. 

 

The style 

You want the handles of your cabinets to be completely in place with the rest of the kitchen. If your kitchen is on a more classic side, then your handles should have a more vintage-inspired, intricately-detailed look. On the other hand, if you have a modern kitchen, stick with clean, minimalist, geometric handles. 

 

The use 

How often will you be using your kitchen? Is the kitchen located in a holiday home? Are you going to be living alone? Or are you with a whole family who loves to cook? Depending on your foreseen usage of the kitchen, determine the quality of the handles you’ll be needing. If you know you’re going to be using the kitchen heavily, then it’s definitely better to invest in more durable handles. 

 

The finishing look

 

For a finishing look in the handles, the trend these days is that it’s all about contrast–it’s not supposed to blend and disappear into the background. The handles and other hardware are supposed to be the accessory, after all. If you look at modern kitchens, the hardware really does tend to have a contrasting look against the color of the cabinets, as well as other fixtures like appliances, plumbing, and lighting. Keep in mind that warmer-toned spaces look good with brass finishes, while cooler tones work best with darker cabinet handles. 

 

What other factors are you looking for in shopping for new kitchen cabinet handles?