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\"\"Where there\u2019s a whisk, there\u2019s a way, and boy do we have a way to create a baker\u2019s paradise in your very own kitchen. If you\u2019re an avid baker, you know the everyday challenges of getting your bakes together: not enough counter space, bad lighting, hauling your mixer around, and having to find your utensils stashed around the kitchen, just to name a few. What if it was possible to create an island designed for baking, dare we call it\u2026 a baker\u2019s island.<\/p>\n

\"SubwayFirst and foremost, you need to start with a durable and spacious countertop. \u201cWe recommend using a heat resistant material that is smooth and easy to clean like quartzite,\u201d Normandy Designer Laura Barber<\/a> states. \u201cThese types of countertop remain cool to the touch, making them ideal for rolling out pastry or tempering chocolate.\u201d<\/p>\n

Getting your storage aligned is the second element to maximize. \u201cThere are so many dividers and roll outs, there\u2019s really no reason why you should ever have to go searching for your pastry blender or rolling pin,\u201d shares Laura. \u201cVertical dividers are great for storing cutting boards, cookie sheets and muffin tins. Deep drawers can keep frequently used pans and bakeware at the ready, and there are lots of ways to store your spices, depending on what works best for you.<\/p>\n

\"\"The layout of your kitchen is also extremely important, as easy-access to your oven and stovetop are essential. \u201cMake sure to position your island so that it is directly across from your main oven. You may even opt to include a secondary oven like a steam oven in your island for specialty bakes like French bread or smaller batch items,\u201d Laura notes.<\/p>\n

Smart placement of outlets on multiple sides of the island make it simple to set up a blender or food processor wherever you need it. Open shelves at the end of the island are a great place to store family cookbooks or frequently used items. \u201cIf you happen to have space for a secondary pull out trash, it can save you trips across the kitchen as you prep your doughs and batters,\u201d notes Laura.<\/p>\n

\"\"If you really want to take your baker\u2019s island to the next level, and you have enough space to make it work, a lift for your mixer can be a game changer,\u201d says Laura. \u201cIt\u2019s amazing how many people keep their heavy Kitchenaid mixer in a closet down the hall or even in the basement. They\u2019re heavy, and awkward to carry to say the least. Not every island is big enough to have a dedicated cabinet for a mixer lift, but I\u2019ve never put one in someone\u2019s home that has regretted it.\u201d<\/p>\n

Now that you\u2019re dreaming of a baker\u2019s paradise, set up a time<\/a> with Laura to\u00a0talk about ways to make baking even more enjoyable in your new kitchen. Make sure to also follow Normandy Remodeling on Facebook<\/a> and Instagram<\/a> for even more kitchen inspiration.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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