One thing people tend to exaggerate is the joy of cooking. You have to prep your food, keep an eye on it to make sure it’s fully cooked yet not burnt, and by the time you’re done prepping and cooking, you have a messy kitchen and a sink full of dishes. If you’re not into preparing meals from scratch or the cleanup that comes after, maybe you should think of other ways to use your kitchen.
Long gone are the days of people sitting around the table and holding hands as they give thanks for the meal Mom spent all evening preparing. However, there are a lot of other ways besides cooking to put the kitchen to use. Continue reading to get some ideas that’ll help you repurpose your kitchen to suit your lifestyle.
Art Studio
Artists often have trouble finding or creating the space they need to work on their craft. They need an area where they can make a creative mess and store their tools. There’s no better space in the home for an art studio than that kitchen you never use.
One of the great things about using your kitchen for arts and crafts is having hot water for projects and cleanup. Kitchens also usually have great lighting because their windows tend to face either the sunrise or sunset. Spacious kitchens are great for art instructors who need space for teaching a class. Furthermore, the vinyl floors in the kitchen area are much more artwork-friendly than carpet.
Smoking Parlor
Smoking cigars is much different than smoking cigarettes—people tend to see cigars as more of a hobby where cigarettes are seen as a habit. Every hobby deserves a space, and your forgotten kitchen could make a great smoking parlor.
You can give your kitchen the vibe of a smoking parlor by installing luxury vinyl plank flooring and converting counter and cabinet space into cigar storage. You can even take it a step further and convert your kitchen into a bar if you like having people over for cigars and drinks.
Workout Room
One of the best ways to repurpose your kitchen if you dont cook is to turn your kitchen into a workout area. COVID-19 has prevented a lot of people from going to the gym. However, you can bring the gym to your kitchen and get fit without risking sharing sweaty equipment with people who don’t take the virus as seriously as you do.
Holistic Wellness Business
Holistic wellness is another growing trend in the United States. People are putting more emphasis on self-care and putting the right foods and nutrients into their bodies.
If you’re a holistic health guru, you could start a holistic health business in the comfort of your own home. You could set up your kitchen as a place to give massages, hold yoga classes, and even host small day retreats.
Sunroom
If you’re one of those people who loves natural light, your kitchen could make the perfect sunroom. It would require some remodeling, but you could turn your kitchen into the perfect sun-filled retreat for reading, meditating, or napping in the rays of the sun. Your kitchen could be the perfect place to clear some headspace when you need to take a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
The truth is that not everyone cooks these days, and that’s perfectly fine. However, you’re paying for your kitchen whether you cook or not, so you might as well make use of it. Whether you choose to use it as a place to practice wellness and relaxation or work distraction-free, there are plenty of cost-efficient ways to make your kitchen into the home retreat you deserve.
