What Is Included In A Fully Equipped Kitchen?

Are you eager to know what is included in a fully equipped kitchen? Well, maybe you are feeling like there some kitchen equipment you haven’t got for your new home.

I get it! But remember that Rome wasn’t built in a day. So with time, you will get all the kitchen tools you need for your kitchen to be fully equipped.

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Okay, so let’s find out other tips for your kitchen.

What Does a Fully Equipped Kitchen Mean?

Can you still remember when you newly moved into your apartment? There where the equipment you seriously needed that wasn’t available.

Well, let’s say it’s because you newly moved into the apartment at that time. But seriously, at that period, your kitchen wasn’t fully equipped.

Back to the question; what does a fully equipped kitchen imply?

Well, it means a comfortable kitchen space. It also means a kitchen that has all the necessary equipment and tools you need to prepare any type of meal for you and the family.

Unfortunately, it could cost a fortune to have a fully equipped kitchen. But hey! Remember I told you that Rome was never built in a day. Its beauty is work that started a long time ago, hundreds of years.

What Is Included In A Fully Equipped Kitchen?

Now here is the answer on what to include in a fully equipped kitchen:

The list is inexhaustible.

But here are some important equipment that a fully equipped kitchen should have

Cutlery
Dinner plates
Stove (gas, electric, or induction)
Knives
High and low tumblers
Oven
Toaster
Refrigerators
Freezer
Food prep tables
Trash can

and more!

Steps to Get Your Kitchen Fully Equipped

Alright, it’s not clear from my definition of a fully equipped kitchen that yours still needs an upgrade. Or maybe you are comfortable with the equipment and tools you already have.

A fully equipped kitchen is what every homeowner or woman craves. It would make cooking more enjoyable. In short, you won’t have any reason to complain when it’s time to cook for the family.

So, if you are looking for ideas to equip your kitchen space fully, here are a few steps to take.

1. Take inventory of current kitchen equipment

An inventory to know the tools you currently have will help you decide whether if there is a need to purchase specific equipment or not. It will help you figure out the tools that are missing.

Plus you will also have better ideas of equipment that can serve as an alternative.

So, take an inventory of your kitchen equipment. Also bear in mind that it might look like a chore, and others might think you are going insane, but it would guide you to make the right decision regarding kitchen tools to acquire.

What’s more? It will also prevent you from buying the same equipment twice. Yeah! That’s the fact. It hurts when one makes such mistakes, particularly when there are still more items to purchase.

Now pay attention to this;

When you start taking inventory of your kitchen equipment, make sure you write everything down on a piece of paper.

For the records, there is nothing special about writing your inventory down on a piece of paper just that it would help you to maintain proper records.

2. Research or visit other kitchens in your neighborhood

Let’s get this straight; your primary reason for this is practically to get more ideas and identify the things you need to acquire that isn’t among your kitchen equipment at the moment.

You can check online to know the list of tools a fully equipped kitchen space should have. Anyway, I will mention them shortly, so you don’t have to spend too much time roaming the internet.

Another idea is to visit your neighbors or family members and make your way to their kitchen space. Feed your eyes and ask questions to learn. They would certainly understand your intentions and be more willing to help.

3. List equipment you plan to add to your collection

The first idea I gave is for you to take inventory of the things you already have. Now you have to prepare for the things you are going to buy.

At this moment, let’s assume you already know the things you have and have either conducted research or visited the neighbors to learn about some of the kitchen equipment that you don’t know.

So, the idea is to make a comprehensive list of things you want to buy. And if possible, try to figure out their price ranges.

Again, remember you don’t have to buy everything at once. The last thing you should allow to take place is going broke because you want to equip your kitchen fully.

Plan properly and note any equipment you purchase, on the paper where you wrote the list of items you plan to acquire.

4. Consider the kitchen space available

Alright, another thing you need to consider before splashing the cash on new kitchen equipment is the open space. Is your kitchen spacious enough for the new tools?

Or can it accommodate everything without obstructing movement? These are critical things you need to figure out before adding more kitchen tools.

Again, if the kitchen isn’t too spacious, then you can decide to get only smaller kitchen tools.

Difference Between Kitchen And Kitchenette

A kitchen can serve as many things. It’s also one of the places in the house you cannot stop visiting.

It can serve as a gathering area for the family. Of course, no one can withstand hunger for long. What about those midnight snack getaways you’ve always had? Well, that’s why the kitchen is so relevant.

But have you ever wondered why all kitchens are not of the same sizes? Or maybe you haven’t thought about that.

Well, there is a kitchen and a kitchenette. Anyway, the significant difference between both is the available space.

Now here’s the difference between a kitchen and kitchenette;

A kitchen is usually bigger in terms of size. It is also spacious enough to invite a reasonable number of friends and let them have some drink with you while the meal you are cooking.

On the other hand, you will hardly run into trouble with space without equipping a kitchen. Plus you will have everything you need to prepare whatever meal you want in a kitchen.

I like the spaciousness of the kitchen and the fact that there is enough room for everyone to sit comfortably.

You know, smelling the aroma of the cooked food can even drive your younger away.

So, let me bring this to your notice.

A fully equipped kitchen is a kitchen and not a kitchenette. That’s because it’s only the kitchen you can equip fully because of its space.

Now how does a kitchenette differ from a kitchen?

A kitchenette is small in size. It may hardly contain a sizeable number of people. In other words, you can’t have too many people in such a tiny space.

A kitchenette also comes in various sizes and shapes. But the most intriguing thing is that due to its small size, you cannot have all the kitchen equipment in it.

But keep in mind that houses with kitchens are usually more expensive than the ones with kitchenettes.

Things a Fully Equipped Kitchen Has

Every kitchen or homeowner would benefit significantly from a fully equipped kitchen. Remember, when I say “fully equipped kitchen” I mean one that has everything you can ever want in such a space or use for cooking whatever you want.

However, modern appliances like a freezer, stove, oven, kettle, microwave, win chillers, hotplates, and toasters are found in a fully equipped kitchen.

Below are some of the other tools you can add to your collection.

		Utensils	Crockery	Glassware	Others
1.		Knife	Bowls	Wine glasses	Trash can
2.		Cutlery	Mugs	High and low tumblers	Tea towels
3.		Slotted spoon	Tea mugs		Oven gloves
4.		Chopping board	Side plates
5.		Serving spoon	Dinner plates
6.		Grater
7.		Whisk
8.		Wooden spoons
9.		Fish slice
10.		Hot pot sand
11.		Baking tray
12.		Soup ladle
13.	Pyrex set
14.	Saucepans
15.	Frying pans
16.	Corkscrew
17.	Can opener
18.	Vegetable peeler
19.	Scissors
20.	Blender
21.	Foil paper
22.	Spatulas and tongs
23.	Measuring cups

How to Maintain Kitchen Equipment

Proper maintenance of your kitchen equipment will increase its lifespan. It will also cause you to save money. So, if you are seeking ways to maintain your kitchen tools, here are some tips for you.

1. Follow manufacturer’s instructions strictly

When it comes to handling or maintaining kitchen tools, you don’t have to do things your way.

Read the manual of the equipment before use and follow the instructions of the manufacturer.

2. Clean regularly

Remember to clean the filter of your dishwasher, stove, and other items. When you finish using utensils, try to keep them clean and store them in a neat place too.

3. De-scale your kitchen equipment

Does any of the stuff in your kitchen require de-scaling? Then get it done as often as possible.

4. Clean the refrigerator

The refrigerator is one of the kitchen equipment that needs proper care. So, clean the interior and exterior thoroughly. If you can’t handle it, then get a professional to help with that for a fee.

Final word

I firmly believe you now understand what a fully equipped kitchen is, the difference between a kitchen and kitchenette, the equipment a fully equipped kitchen should have, and how to maintain kitchen equipment.

So, now that you have these ideas, you can start equipping your kitchen to prepare great meals for you and the family.

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