We are all aware that the well-designed modular kitchen is the place where we spend the most time in after perhaps the bedroom. It is the space where you spend the most time perfecting your art of cooking or trying out new recipes. It is also the space to connect with the whole family daily and have pleasurable moments enjoying delicious food prepared lovingly.
Start planning now
Now that you have started working from home, it is pretty logical to set aside a nook in the kitchen itself for setting up your workspace. This is because as a homemaker, one would need to manage both the functions simultaneously and efficiently. It would not help if the office space is on the second floor, and you have to check the cooking every fifteen minutes or give instructions to your housemaid. So talk to Evershine Agencies for help in designing the best kitchen-based workspace incorporated within your modular kitchen that you are planning for your home in Kochi or anywhere in Kerala.
Combine work and home tasks
Thankfully you can combine both very efficiently and effectively. The nook office corner you can plan within the modular kitchen at home in Kerala can be functional, accessible, and stylish too! Telecommuting has become a part of life with the recent lockdowns and restrictions. Some corporates also encourage work-from-home regularly for certain job profiles.
The nook office takes off
The idea of converting a nook in the kitchen for work is being recognized by many as a great idea. Food and brews are within easy reach. You can have quick snacks and lunches on time. It is also suitable for stay-in parents because now you can manage the kids, ensure that they are getting the right food, and have their meals on time. It also helps that all emergencies that could emerge from both the office and the kitchen can be managed within the same space. If an urgent call comes through while you were at the stove, you can easily simmer the stove or turn it off and take the video call. While you are working in your nook office in the kitchen, you can always find a minute to check on the microwave or oven.
Make your space efficient
To facilitate an efficient and effective home office in the kitchen there are many design ideas you could try out. The first factor is that the office space within the kitchen has to be away from the sink, cooktop, and perhaps even the refrigerator (where there could be fair traffic). You can choose a corner to extend on the countertop or create a nook on the wall where a tablespace can be added.
The designated home office space needs to have enough space for all the gadgets you use normally for work. It could include a laptop or a PC, maybe a printer, a tab, and charging stations for all including mobile phones. There must be enough space left out for writing and a couple of files and reference books. Another important addition is a proper office-like chair which can support your back if you work for long hours. A revolving chair with wheels is a good idea since you can turn around to check on the happening in the kitchen or easily pull back to get up quickly when needed.
Using space effectively
With efficient use of space, you can create required cabinets around the tablespace – both above and on the sides. This will lead to a clutter-free space that will look stylish and every necessary paper or file will be within easy reach. The modular systems with pull-out shelves and elegant shutters offered in the furniture and modular kitchens offered by Sleek through Evershine Agencies at Kochi and across Kerala are long-lasting. You can add soft-closing drawers that virtually make no sound. The top-lift shutters cover cabinets are perfect for an elegant workspace.
How to jazz up the space
What’s more, your office nook will look stylish with easy to clean matt finish and glossy front finishes. You will now have a fabulous backdrop that will be a conversation starter and much admired even while conferencing with your office colleagues or clients. The space in front of your desk can be used for installing a chalkboard – for writing down algorithms or sketching out your plan. A portion of it can also be used as a soft board for sticking bills, receivables, work-to-do lists, and pictures if you wish. Make sure that a good socket is made available very close to your desk to power and charge all your equipment and gadgets. You can easily stash away a Bluetooth-connected printer and all the other files can be easily uploaded to a ‘cloud’ storage. It also means that you need to make provision for a good internet connection – and if your kitchen is away from the modem in your home – get a repeater or a wired extension for ensuring good connectivity. All the wires can be conveniently hidden from sight using the back of shelves and the desk, effectively.
Be comfortable and productive
Good provision for light at the desk is necessary. Check if you can work with natural light from your kitchen windows during the day. A desk lamp and overhead light are required while working late or during the night. With a bit of creativity and ingenuity, clutter can be avoided, and mixing up of stuff from the office space with the kitchen can be prevented. Or you may find rubber bands and pens mixed up with your cluttery. With all these, you can have a happy workspace – the one you are comfortable with and helps you be productive and effective equally within your home and in your favorite room, the kitchen.