As a home's most used room, your kitchen can sometimes be overwhelmed with foot traffic, specifically from your children. It's a catch-22 because you want to spend time with your kids as much as possible, but without a functional design, preparing meals with little feet pitter-pattering around you and little hands grabbing at anything can be challenging. 

But we can use our custom cabinetry and joinery Brisbane knowledge to design a family-friendly kitchen that doesn't compromise the style and gives your family a functional space to spend quality time together. 

Here are some ideas for creating your dream family-friendly kitchen.

Family Friendly Storage

Function storage is vital for keeping your kitchen items organised and easily accessible and for those mindful of their children's grabby hands hidden out of reach. 

Bespoke cabinetry provides a safe way of storing your items how and where you want them. Deciding on your visible items can also save you time and money by ensuring you don't buy duplicates. 

For easy access to your kitchen items, consider:

Pull-out pantries

We suggest incorporating a kids-only area on the lowers shelves to store your children's favourite healthy snacks to direct them away from the foods you don't want them touching.

Floating shelves and/or cabinets

Display the items your children can use or eat in lower shelving or cabinets to prevent them from breaking something and making a mess trying to reach their desired items. 

Lockable drawers and cabinets

Think of these as safes strategically set out around your kitchen and keeping sharp and dangerous items out of reach of your children. 

High cabinets

These are a no-brainer when identifying the items you don't want your children touching. 

Family Friendly Surfaces

Small hands can make big messes quickly, so durability and wipe ability are essential when choosing your benchtops. Nothing is more family-friendly than a quick and easy clean-up that lets you continue your kitchen tasks. 

When designing your kitchen, we suggest using easily-maintained materials that make for an easily-maintained surface. For a functional, aesthetically pleasing granite substitute, consider quartz. But laminate benchtops are G & M clients' favourite for families as it is durable and offers excellent value for money.  

It's important to think long-term and what products, tools and household items your family will place on your benchtops. 

Family Friendly Kitchen Island Design

A 2-tiered kitchen island allows small children to spend time in your kitchen without their parent's help. Incorporating a lower-level surface allows your children to come and go as they, please. They can eat, do homework or talk with you, then go play without interrupting your kitchen task by asking for your help to get up and down from your adult-sized stools. 

While on the topic of stools, if a 2-tiered kitchen island is out of your budget, consider the seating types you will feature on your island. Various kitchen stool types are available, so look at the ones with sturdy bases and easy step-up and down accessibility for people of all heights.   

A Family Friendly Kitchen Needs Custom Cabinetry

Designing a child-friendly kitchen begins with making it a place they can access easily. Our team has years of industry knowledge and experience and will ensure your kitchen design is free from child safety risks while aligning with your home’s interior style. 

G & M can create a kitchen in any sized space and provide bespoke cabinetry and joinery to fit the most awkward areas. We know what materials will meet your kitchen needs and work with you every step of the way. 

A family that spends time together makes memories together, and we can create a functional kitchen your family wants to spend time in. 

Contact G & M Craftsman cabinet makers in Brisbane and discover how our custom kitchen design process will make your dream family-friendly kitchen a reality.