What, when, how and where are we eating?
How and where do we socialize at home?
The desire to live healthy and our growing knowledge of how daily habits affect our wellbeing are part of what influences the way we design kitchens today.
The move towards farm-to-table eating and the desire for local, seasonal, fresh and organic produce changes our storage needs, increases preparation area and encourages indoor kitchen gardens. Our changing attitude towards waste also needs to be accommodated. There’s also interest in air quality and visual and audio noise reduction as a way to calm our busy minds.
Holistic kitchen— a place to nourish both mind and body.
There’s a huge social aspect to the kitchen too. Kitchens are increasingly becoming integrated within the home. The entire floor plan is being rethought with the desire for open-concept style spaces in order to connect and gather and take part in the food preparation.
A wellness kitchen is a type of kitchen designed to promote health and well-being. It focuses on creating a space that supports healthy habits and lifestyles. Let’s look at some feature to include:
A place to gather
Creating a sociable kitchen will ensure that time spent with friends isn’t interrupted. Cooking, drinking and relaxing can all be enjoyed in one room. An island with seating is the ideal layout to encourage lingering and socializing in the kitchen.
Mindful moments can be as simple as selecting a comfortable chair facing out to the garden, allowing you to connect with nature and reminding you to take time to relax.
Custom cabinets
De-cluttering brings a sense of calm. Think about an appliance garage. This is where the food processor, industrial-size mixer, coffee maker, toaster oven and any other everyday appliance that requires a lot of space can be tucked away out of sight by a flip-up hatch or custom cabinet.
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Make sure you create enough space in the kitchen cupboards and drawers for all the practical, less attractive items so they can be put away, leaving decorative open shelving to display your most loved objects.
Have you considered removing the microwave? Food has a higher nutritional value without radiation.
The Right colors
Choosing soft, muted tones will help to give your kitchen a relaxed, mindful refresh. A soothing color palette of natural tones will introduce some calm to the room. Natural wood and green tones that are found in nature will automatically bring in a soothing atmosphere.
Having a wellness kitchen is important because it can inspire healthier food choices, reduce stress, and make cooking and meal preparation more enjoyable. By prioritizing health and wellness in the kitchen, you can improve your overall quality of life and well-being.
We can make small changes in many aspects of our lives to ensure we maintain a healthy mind. Let’s start in the kitchen.
Mindful design— Reimagine your kitchen
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