Kitchen Upgrades for Holiday Entertaining

Kitchen Upgrades for Holiday Entertaining

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Crate&Barrel - Neat Method Acacia Wood Flatware Organizer

During the holidays, my kitchen transforms into a busy center of love, laughter, and (in my mind) culinary masterpieces. It’s the place where our family recipes come to life, where my grandmother’s pumpkin pie aroma fills the air, and where my most favorite memories are made over shared meals. It is also a time where my kitchen is transformed into a disorganized mess! If this sounds at all like your kitchen during the holidays, I would love to share some useful upgrades that will enhance your kitchen experience and hopefully calm your increasing anxiety.

Cutlery Insert: Silverware’s New Home

If you are anything like me, your silverware drawer is where forks and spoons go to play hide and seek. Nothing is worse than trying to stir that sugar before it burns only to get your hand lost in a mountain of miscellaneous spoons. Who knew there were so many different sizes? The solution to creating that easy grab for the right spoon is our cutlery insert.  It is custom cut to fit your drawer, keeping everything organized and in its place. No more misses when you make that urgent reach for the right spoon.

Cabinet with Servo Drive: Hands-Free Convenience

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Rev-A-Shelf – Servo-Drive Kit

Now imagine your hands are covered in flour, and you need to toss butter wrappers in the trash. A cabinet with servo drive has the magic! It opens automatically with a gentle nudge of your knee, giving you hands-free access. It is efficient, hygienic, and (let’s be honest) a way to really impress those not-so-easily-impressed holiday guests.

Rollouts: Easy Access

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Diamond at Lowes- Rollout Tray Divider

Later, grandma lends a hand while you make her tasty pumpkin pie recipe together. Grandma has to bend into that deep dark cabinet to reach and pull out a long-lost baking dish that you haven’t seen since last holiday season. Just save yourself the embarrassment, along with grandma’s back, and install rollout shelves. Rollouts are a timesaver when finding things in the kitchen, and they also help reduce injuries.

Under-Cabinet Lighting: Brighten Your Space

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Maxxima Style-12in LED Under Cabinet Strip Light

Lighting is key in every kitchen. Under-cabinet lighting can create soft ambiance or illuminate essential workspace. So, whether you’re brightening up space for reading those tiny holiday recipes on your device or raiding that pumpkin pie from the refrigerator in the middle of the night, consider adding under-cabinet lighting. It’s not just aesthetic, it’s essential.

Backsplash: Making Cleanup Easy

I find it almost impossible to wipe away grease splatters from the drywall behind a stove. Adding a backsplash—tile or full-height quartz—makes cleanup a breeze. And, who doesn’t like that little touch of luxury that a backsplash can add to any kitchen? This will really become the focal point of your holiday celebrations.

Kitchen: A Place for All to Share

Let us transform your kitchen into a beautiful, cozy, safe, and functional space that invites all to enjoy. Bring family and friends together this holiday season. With your organized cutlery inserts, hands-free garbage, rollouts for easy access, bright under-cabinet lighting, and a beautiful backsplash, you’ll be ready to create any family recipe. I hope you embrace these useful updates and enjoy every moment spent in your kitchen as you share meals and memories with your loved ones. Happy Holidays!