Things that should be closest to the sink and/or dishwasher:
- Dish rack
- Dish towels
- Paper towels
- Food storage boxes
- Food film and foil
- Cleaning accessories (recommended under the sink at the waste bin)
- Bag holding other bags (as for all proper Latvians)
- Strainers
- Plates and serving dishes
- Mugs (recommended near the coffee machine).
Things that should be closest to the stove and oven:
- Cooking utensils: spatulas, wooden spoons (recommended in a container on the counter or in the nearest drawer)
- Spices (in a drawer or on a shelf)
- Oils, vinegar (on a tray next to the stove or in a specially built-in drawer)
- Heat pads or boards
- Kitchen gloves
Things that should be on the desktop:
- Cutting boards (supported against the wall)
- Sharp knives (recommended in a knife stand)
- The most commonly used appliances: coffee machine, toaster, food processor (if the appliance is used less than once a week, place it in a drawer or cupboard)
- Fruit and vegetable dishes (for room-temperature products)
- Salt, pepper and the most commonly used cooking oil
Things that should be in the upper drawers:
- Cutlery: forks, knives, spoons
- Cooking and baking accessories: peeler, whisk, grater, can opener, etc.)
- Measuring cups and measuring spoons
- “Mixing” bowls
Things that should be in the lower drawers:
- Pans and pots
- Dishes for the oven
- Heavy equipment that is used infrequently (if possible, stored in a separate storage cabinet)
Things that should be on the top shelves/cabinets:
- Dishes for serving food
- Light, rarely used equipment and utensils (cake boxes, large food storage utensils, etc.)
- Cereals, flour and their products
RIPO designers will provide you with professional help in designing a kitchen. Book a consultation now and calculate the cost of your kitchen yourself using the new kitchen calculator.
Remember! Now you can also pay for RIPO services in several payments in cooperation with aizdevums.lv and Swedbank.