kitchen Archives - LUX & LUSH Mon, 30 Jan 2023 10:59:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 3 Tips for Keeping Your Kitchen Clutter-Free https://luxandlush.com/3-tips-for-keeping-your-kitchen-clutter-free/ Tue, 31 Jan 2023 16:49:00 +0000 https://luxandlush.com/?p=3759 If decluttering your kitchen is something you’ve been putting off, don’t worry, we’re here to help. As the space where we store so many gadgets, appliances, utensils, and containers, the kitchen tends to become overloaded fairly quickly. Here are three tips to get you started.  Start Small They say that starting is always the hardest […]

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If decluttering your kitchen is something you’ve been putting off, don’t worry, we’re here to help. As the space where we store so many gadgets, appliances, utensils, and containers, the kitchen tends to become overloaded fairly quickly. Here are three tips to get you started. 

Start Small

They say that starting is always the hardest part. With that in mind, don’t go for the largest task first. Begin with a small area and work your way up to more overwhelming ones like defrosting the fridge.

Release and Recycle 

Be honest—you still have containers with missing lids, leaking dishes, and broken appliances sitting in your cupboard taking up space. While we always have the intention to sort them out, it doesn’t always happen. Instead of holding out hope, just let them go. Donate them, sell them, whatever you do, just say goodbye. 

Get Grouping

One of the best ways to stay organized is by storing similar items together and keeping countertops clear. Place containers with mixing bowls and jars, and pots and pans with roasting trays. Not only will this prevent clutter, but it will also make it much easier to find whatever you’re looking for.

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Why You Should Have 2 Sponges for Your Kitchen Sink https://luxandlush.com/why-you-should-have-2-sponges-for-your-kitchen-sink/ Tue, 17 Jan 2023 12:21:00 +0000 https://luxandlush.com/?p=3625 Most people only have one kitchen sponge for their dirty dishes. What many people don’t realize is how dirty a kitchen sink really is, and how to prevent all those germs from transferring onto your newly cleaned dishes. Research has found that some kitchen sinks are actually dirtier than toilet bowls. Ew! This is due […]

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Most people only have one kitchen sponge for their dirty dishes. What many people don’t realize is how dirty a kitchen sink really is, and how to prevent all those germs from transferring onto your newly cleaned dishes.

Research has found that some kitchen sinks are actually dirtier than toilet bowls. Ew! This is due to the buildup of old food and waste in the sink that lives in the sponges and on the sink surfaces. Some people suggest having two kitchen sponges—one for clearing plates and one for actually cleaning the dishes once they’ve been cleared.

The Clearing Sponge

This sponge does all the heavy lifting. Whether a dish is being cleared to go in the dishwasher, or you plan to wash it by hand, make sure to use this sponge to get all the food particles off before you go in with the next sponge.

The Cleaning Sponge

The cleaning sponge is the sponge that should be kept in the best condition. It should really only be coming in contact with soap, water, and mostly clean dishes. This will prevent food waste from building up and generating germs within the sponge, so it actually leaves the dishes clean and ready to use!

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Avoid These Colors in the Kitchen https://luxandlush.com/avoid-these-colors-in-the-kitchen/ Sat, 24 Sep 2022 08:16:00 +0000 https://luxandlush.com/?p=2391 Color theory is no fluke. Rooted in psychology, the practice examines how we relate to color and the effect that it has on our emotional, mental, and physical state. Companies spend millions on branding to convey a certain message with the colors they use, so it makes sense that we spend some time thinking about […]

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Color theory is no fluke. Rooted in psychology, the practice examines how we relate to color and the effect that it has on our emotional, mental, and physical state. Companies spend millions on branding to convey a certain message with the colors they use, so it makes sense that we spend some time thinking about what colors to use in our home. 

The kitchen is a hub where people tend to gather, be it guests or those living in the home. It can often be thought of as the heart. Thus, when it comes to adding color to the space, there are a few colors to avoid.

Blue 

Spiritual experts recommend not using blue when painting the walls of your kitchen. That’s because the hue is associated with water and the kitchen is an area where fire reigns.

Black

Dark hues such as black and brown can denote dirt or mold, which you definitely don’t want in a space where food is being prepared. Black can also symbolize death and is considered unlucky in many cultures.

Gray

Gray is another color that can be considered as unlucky. The hue contradicts feelings of safety and security, and seeing as there are many sharp objects in the kitchen, feeling safe is imperative.

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ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> kitchen Archives - LUX & LUSH Mon, 30 Jan 2023 10:59:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 3 Tips for Keeping Your Kitchen Clutter-Free https://luxandlush.com/3-tips-for-keeping-your-kitchen-clutter-free/ Tue, 31 Jan 2023 16:49:00 +0000 https://luxandlush.com/?p=3759 If decluttering your kitchen is something you’ve been putting off, don’t worry, we’re here to help. As the space where we store so many gadgets, appliances, utensils, and containers, the kitchen tends to become overloaded fairly quickly. Here are three tips to get you started.  Start Small They say that starting is always the hardest […]

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If decluttering your kitchen is something you’ve been putting off, don’t worry, we’re here to help. As the space where we store so many gadgets, appliances, utensils, and containers, the kitchen tends to become overloaded fairly quickly. Here are three tips to get you started. 

Start Small

They say that starting is always the hardest part. With that in mind, don’t go for the largest task first. Begin with a small area and work your way up to more overwhelming ones like defrosting the fridge.

Release and Recycle 

Be honest—you still have containers with missing lids, leaking dishes, and broken appliances sitting in your cupboard taking up space. While we always have the intention to sort them out, it doesn’t always happen. Instead of holding out hope, just let them go. Donate them, sell them, whatever you do, just say goodbye. 

Get Grouping

One of the best ways to stay organized is by storing similar items together and keeping countertops clear. Place containers with mixing bowls and jars, and pots and pans with roasting trays. Not only will this prevent clutter, but it will also make it much easier to find whatever you’re looking for.

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Why You Should Have 2 Sponges for Your Kitchen Sink https://luxandlush.com/why-you-should-have-2-sponges-for-your-kitchen-sink/ Tue, 17 Jan 2023 12:21:00 +0000 https://luxandlush.com/?p=3625 Most people only have one kitchen sponge for their dirty dishes. What many people don’t realize is how dirty a kitchen sink really is, and how to prevent all those germs from transferring onto your newly cleaned dishes. Research has found that some kitchen sinks are actually dirtier than toilet bowls. Ew! This is due […]

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Most people only have one kitchen sponge for their dirty dishes. What many people don’t realize is how dirty a kitchen sink really is, and how to prevent all those germs from transferring onto your newly cleaned dishes.

Research has found that some kitchen sinks are actually dirtier than toilet bowls. Ew! This is due to the buildup of old food and waste in the sink that lives in the sponges and on the sink surfaces. Some people suggest having two kitchen sponges—one for clearing plates and one for actually cleaning the dishes once they’ve been cleared.

The Clearing Sponge

This sponge does all the heavy lifting. Whether a dish is being cleared to go in the dishwasher, or you plan to wash it by hand, make sure to use this sponge to get all the food particles off before you go in with the next sponge.

The Cleaning Sponge

The cleaning sponge is the sponge that should be kept in the best condition. It should really only be coming in contact with soap, water, and mostly clean dishes. This will prevent food waste from building up and generating germs within the sponge, so it actually leaves the dishes clean and ready to use!

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Avoid These Colors in the Kitchen https://luxandlush.com/avoid-these-colors-in-the-kitchen/ Sat, 24 Sep 2022 08:16:00 +0000 https://luxandlush.com/?p=2391 Color theory is no fluke. Rooted in psychology, the practice examines how we relate to color and the effect that it has on our emotional, mental, and physical state. Companies spend millions on branding to convey a certain message with the colors they use, so it makes sense that we spend some time thinking about […]

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Color theory is no fluke. Rooted in psychology, the practice examines how we relate to color and the effect that it has on our emotional, mental, and physical state. Companies spend millions on branding to convey a certain message with the colors they use, so it makes sense that we spend some time thinking about what colors to use in our home. 

The kitchen is a hub where people tend to gather, be it guests or those living in the home. It can often be thought of as the heart. Thus, when it comes to adding color to the space, there are a few colors to avoid.

Blue 

Spiritual experts recommend not using blue when painting the walls of your kitchen. That’s because the hue is associated with water and the kitchen is an area where fire reigns.

Black

Dark hues such as black and brown can denote dirt or mold, which you definitely don’t want in a space where food is being prepared. Black can also symbolize death and is considered unlucky in many cultures.

Gray

Gray is another color that can be considered as unlucky. The hue contradicts feelings of safety and security, and seeing as there are many sharp objects in the kitchen, feeling safe is imperative.

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