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ABOVE A versatile seating/standing area is the perfect place to perch during parties! Magic up more space Look at where your existing kitchen might not be meeting its potential. Lisa Mayski of Kaboodle Kitchen suggests retrofitting handy devices to create additional storage and, if space permits, adding to the benchtop. “Extend an island to create an area dedicated to grazing and serving food,” she says. “When you're finished entertaining, it can act as a second dining space or food prep area.” To temporarily tweak a kitchen into an entertainer's space, annex territory from other rooms. Move plastic ware or small appliances from a cupboard to the garage or linen cupboard to make way for trays and platters. Use the laundry as a storage spot or dumping ground for dirty dishes - a large sink helps when cleaning up! Sort food storage Run down your stocks of food in the weeks prior to an event to create extra storage space. Use up, consolidate and tidy pantry items to buy you extra clearance — and take the opportunity to make sure your pantry hardware is working hard enough. “Pull-out wireware is a great way to add an extra layer of organisation to your pantry," says Lisa. Adding a few shelf stackers helps to utilise unused cupboard 54 bunnings.co.nz | (©) bunningsnz | (®) bunnings “Rotating baskets in corner cabinets create better access for storing large bowls, platters, appliances or even pantry items” Lisa Mayski, Kaboodle Kitchen height. Finding more room in the fridge is trickier, so call a good old chilly bin into service. Blocks of ice will last longer than cubes — DIY blocks in old ice-cream containers ahead of time. Store food in containers or on racks, so they don't get soggy from melting ice. Audit all servingware Take out all your platters and serving bowls, give them a good wash, and decide if you need to upgrade or increase your inventory. Do the same with crockery, glassware and cutlery. Bin chipped and broken pieces and make sure there's enough for everyone. Don't stress if they're not matching — mixing eclectic pieces from different sets in varied sizes but in consistent colour palette can look great! en (opposite top) Simon Whitbread, Photography Kaboodle K
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