Coasters are small household accessories that are generally used to protect surfaces from spills, scratches and rings of water that can come out of the bottom of a glass. While these pieces are typically used in a living room, they are actually quite useful throughout the home and can even be handy items to keep on hand in the kitchen. You just have to open your eyes to see the possibilities with these useful accessories.
The first place in a kitchen where you should consider coasters is on a table. Kitchen tables tend to be heavily used, not only for eating and drinking, but also for preparing food by mixing, stirring or chopping. While an ideal situation will have all your bowls and spoons spotless, cooking is actually a complicated process. This is where coasters can come in, acting as a resting place for anything you don’t want directly touching the table top.
In addition to being a place of food preparation, the kitchen is also inherently social. The warmth and delicious smells that emanate from this place tend to draw people in, enticing them to follow their noses in their embrace. Once there, people will often want to hang out, have a drink, and chat for a bit while sampling the delicacies of the space. In such a situation, having a set of coasters on hand can ensure that any of your most delicate surfaces are not subject to stains that such activities might leave behind.
Another useful aspect of coasters is that they can be subtle decorating tools. Small but numerous, these pieces can be spread throughout the kitchen and provide you with a functional way to add color and pattern to the space.
Just because your kitchen is subject to spills and stains doesn’t mean you can’t fight clutter. Using coasters for drinks in this space can be a great way to add class to this space, while ensuring that your surfaces are adequately protected.