Yes, COVID-19 is still here and many of us are still working from home. The pandemic completely changed how and where we work, with a new ‘hybrid’ working model becoming the new norm. Many people do not have the luxury of having an ‘office’ space in their homes, meaning some kitchen areas have had to adapt. Here at Torbitts Ltd, we know everything there is to know about kitchen planning and how important it is to design kitchens that are adaptable. 

With the right planning, your kitchen space can double up as a home office and cooking space. Over 40% of Northern Ireland’s workforce work in a ‘hybrid’ setting, where it is both office and home based. From our base in Larne, Torbitts can help you design the perfect kitchen layout for your working space. 

Here is a few tips on how to make your kitchen space more work friendly: 

Good Lighting

Evidence suggests that good lighting is key to productivity and with the right lighting you can be more productive. Kitchens tend to be the best lit rooms in the house with spotlights an ideal, because they brightly illuminate food preparation and cooking areas. 

Use your kitchen’s strengths 

Make use of your kitchen cupboard space to hold printers or second monitors when you’re cleaning up in the evening, as well as notepads, laptop chargers and headphones. It means they are accessible during the working day, but are out of the way when you’re cooking in the evening.

Be clever with your space 

Your kitchen is as versatile as it is robust, so it can bounce into office mode during the day and back out again in the evening. 

Keep it clean 

Clean kitchen, clean mind, which is exactly what you need when you’re trying to concentrate and be productive working from home. Keep your kitchen surfaces free of clutter as much as you can and remove items from surfaces into the cupboards. 

Add a Coffee Station to your kitchen 

Adding a coffee machine and coffee area to your kitchen can make you feel like you’re taking a break from work. Just like going for a coffee run from the office, right? Create a nice space where you can take a break from your work schedule. 

Here at Torbitts Ltd, kitchens are available in our showroom & we offer from the simple to the simply fantastic. We design your dream kitchen to your needs for more and offer evening and weekend appointments to accommodate for work schedules. Walk-in customers are also welcome.