Well, it has always been my dream to have my very own kitchen. This wasn't possible for the past half a decade because we lived with the in-laws and the kitchen had to be shared even though they were usually not around throughout the day. Let's just say we have different cooking, storing and eating habits so while we accommodated each other all this time, it was a huge relief for us (okay, for me in particular) when we moved to to this new house because guess what, while the in-laws have their own decent sized kitchenette with plenty of storage cupboards and a space for a huge fridge, I get my dream fulfilled by finally having a kitchen that I am proud of and makes me happy to be in. Let me show you more of our kitchen in today's A Happy Home tour.





On the other side of the counter, we have two black bar stools with back rests which were left behind by the previous owner. They fit nicely into the small space, are easy to clean and provide backing for the kids so we wanted them to stay. So this is where the kids wake up and have breakfast daily and it's really nice to have this small, cosy space that is within reach of everything.


Some friends and relatives have been intrigued by this slim storage rack that I bought from Taobao and I must say it is very handy! The shelves measure only 17cm wide (54 cm long and 115 cm tall) but look at how much they can contain. Yup, it stores stuff like cereal, biscuits, oats, snacks and spices and tucks them away neatly between the oven and fridge so that no one actually seems them till you pull out the rack. A clever use of tight space, right?

I set up this snack bar so that the girls can easily choose, reach and pack their desired snacks and drinks into their bags every night. Yes, they actually find it very fun to do and are always checking it out to see if I have restocked it or added any new supplies. Haha.

I'm not going to bore you with the contents of every cupboard or drawer but here's a peek into one of them. I love how the hydraulic system makes the door flip upwards and inside this cupboard lies my food processor, blender, baking pans and the hubby's Nescafe Dolce Gusto capsules.



To make the cupboards a little easier to maintain, I lined the shelves with this aluminum liner that I got from Taobao too. Yup, it kind of functions like adhesive foil and not only does it make the cupboard look shiny and glossy, it also allows you to wipe off stains and dirt more easily too.



Moving on to the sink, though I wish that there was a partition in the middle, I also love that it is deep which makes for easy washing. Right, I know, maybe I overdid the green part a little bit but hey, if it makes me happy, why not? So yes, I bought a green knife holder, green peeler, green dish drainer, green chopping board, green/turquoise bowls, cups and more! I was really pleasantly surprised at the deals I got off Taobao, for instance I paid only $6 for the dish drainer and $8 for the knife holder (shipping excluded). Good deals, right?
You know what is the best part about this kitchen? It's the huge see through glass I have right behind the sink, which allows me to see the living/dining room in full view and I can have an eye on the kids while cooking at the same time. Yes dears, I know everything that you are doing!









Last but not least, these are the downlights that we bought from Chan Huat for our kitchen. While we chose round ones for all the toilets, I wanted these to be a little different so we went for squarish ones. The main light can be controlled with a remote and there are dual tone lightings too so you can choose if you like white or yellow light or how bright or dim you want it to be. Cool, right? Wouldn't have bought it if there wasn't a 50% sale for this light though!
So, that marks the end of the tour around our cosy kitchen. Next up, I will be showing you around the study area and that means we will be coming to the end of the house tour very soon. Awww, I'm really going to miss writing on this series and I hope you will stick with me till the end!
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This post is part of the "A Happy Home" series where I share all about our new Scandinavian-themed house, the renovation process and some tips and thoughts. Moving is never easy but it comes with an indescribable sense of joy in building up the house of your dreams. Remember, home is where the heart is and nothing is more important than being able to build memories with the people you love.
