A little context… Since everything is going crazy in the world I moved from my home in Birmingham back to London where I was born and bred. The one thing that drove my crazy at the old house was the tiny kitchen, it was impossible to cook with more than one person in there at a time and there was no space for a dishwasher or a tumble dryer, two things that I would really love to have in a kitchen. Where I’m living currently is temporary until things calm down a bit but now I have a checklist for what I want in the next place I live. As a fatty that loves to cook, I think a lot about what my dream kitchen would look like. The top three things that are essential to me in a kitchen are as follows;

Space

This is the number one requirement for a kitchen in my opinion, as when you have enough space you can add anything you need. I’m not only talking about floor space however, I want a lot of counter space and a lot of cupboard space too. I want to be able to put away any small appliances that are not in use so the counters will be uncluttered and hold only items that add to the aesthetic. I want enough space to have all the major appliances that I want and still have enough room to be able to move around and cook freely and also be able to entertain guests in the kitchen too. I really like the idea of having my guests be able to come and sit in the kitchen with a drink while I’m cooking and not have them waiting in another room.

Decor

I’m very into crystals and candles so I would definitely like to have to large crystals/gems/minerals around my kitchen to create the perfect energy for me. If we are talking like legit dream kitchen with no financial constraints then I would go for counter tops made from pink amethyst or rose quartz but since my dream kitchen is a little more realistic I want something that is just beautiful to look at. I know the counters will serve a purpose but that is the area I want to be the most beautiful as so much of it will be seen. There are some absolutely stunning laminate worktops that resemble crystals like howlite and peach moonstone that are amazing cost effective ways to get the look I want without the giant price tag and also some beautiful granite worktops that look like they came straight from the earth, beautiful marbling that just makes the counters look stunning. I can’t be the only one who is obsessed with the way kitchen counters look? I want the worktops to be the show stopper in my kitchen with candles, flowers and crystals dotted around to add to the beauty.

Light

I want a lot of natural light in my kitchen so huge windows would be amazing, I want to be able to take photos with good lighting and I want light bouncing off my crystals and counter tops. This isn’t always possible so I always want a lot of spot lighting too. I want lights that focus on specific areas of the kitchen. I want isolated lights for the stove area, the sink and maybe one counter top so I can cook in an evening without the whole kitchen being lit up almost like mood lighting. Probably sound silly to a lot of people but this is my dream kitchen after all.

I’ve obviously thought about this quite a bit but I’m curious what would be number one for other people in their dream kitchen…

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