kitchen task lighting

kitchen task lighting

Tip #1 – Provide Enough Lighting

In order to make your kitchen a safe place, make sure that you provide enough lighting in the kitchen. When you have enough lighting and some good task lighting throughout the kitchen, it can help you ensure that you don’t injure yourself while you are cooking. Make sure that the lights don’t cast shadows on counters and that there isn’t any glare.

Tip #2 – Go with Flooring that is Slip Resistant

You should go with flooring that is slip resistant in your kitchen to prevent bad accidents. Water and other liquids can end up on the floor and the last thing you need is flooring that is slippery. If you fell with a knife in your hand or while holding a hot dish of food, it could be a very bad accident. Choose flooring that is slip resistant, such as ceramic tile that is soft glazed, laminate flooring, or vinyl that is texture.

Tip #3 – Choose a Cooktop that is Safe

It is also important that you choose a cooktop that is safe when you remodel your kitchen. The last thing you want is to get scalded with the steam, so a cooktop that staggers that burners is a great idea. Avoid an option that has the controls in the back as well. Look for an option that has the controls in the front or along the side for safety’s sake.

Tip #4 – Beware of Where you Place Electrical Plugs, Switches, and More

You need to beware of where you place the electric plugs, switches, and other electrical options in the kitchen. It is important that you have the receptacles grounded and that there are circuit interrupters that will cut off the entire circuit in the room if there is any moisture or a power surge occurs. Water and electricity don’t mix, so be careful where you put electrical items.

Tip #5 – Safely Make Use of Kitchen Space

Safely make use of your kitchen space when you are remodeling as well. Consider how the traffic is going to be able to go through the kitchen and make sure there is plenty of space when you are cooking in the kitchen. Go with slide out trays to make it easy to get items in bottom cupboards, avoid any sharp corners, and place microwaves where you won’t have to reach to get out food that is very hot.

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My 2 month old kitten does this too. What you have to do is constantly correct his behavior by making your dinner/food time a bad experience for him so he will stay away.

You can do this by using a squirt bottle with water. (my kitten likes water so its not as helpful) Or put some pennies in a jar or soda can and rattle it whenever he gets close to your food. The sound is pretty shocking and doesn’t really distract you from your meal. It should only take a few times for him to get the point.

good luck!