* Article contributed to by Elfin Kitchens
Whether your accommodation premises are in the
form of a hotel, apartments, a bed and breakfast or even a campsite, having a
place to clean, prepare and cook food and beverages is essential.
Here we take a look at kitchenettes, what they
are and the many ways that they can be used to enhance different types of
accommodation to improve the stay of your customers.
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What
is a Kitchenette?
Often referred to as a compact kitchen, micro
kitchen or mini kitchen, a kitchenette
is a practical, space-saving and highly flexible concept that can be
incorporated into even the smallest of spaces. They can be tailored to meet
your exact requirements with a wide range of styles, colours, materials and
appliance options available for you to pick and choose from to create the
perfect kitchen area for your accommodation.
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Where
Are Kitchenettes Used?
In this day and age, space is an extremely
valuable commodity, and so new buildings are being built smaller or existing
properties are having to squeeze more into the same square footage. Kitchen
facilities are extremely important and the demand for functional, affordable
yet compact kitchens is at an all-time high. Just some of the types of places
where mini kitchens are used include;
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Offices
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Staff rooms
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Hotels, Airbnb's, hostels, bed &
breakfasts
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Student accommodation
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Studio apartments and flats
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Small houses
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Home offices
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Camping, glamping, pods and treehouses
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Kitchenettes
For Accommodation Businesses
The facilities at your accommodation can mean
the difference between happy, returning guests and a 5* review or your
customers leaving feeling underwhelmed and disappointed. Having a great working
kitchen, no matter the size or space, allows them to quickly and easily prepare
and cook their own snacks and meals, make hot drinks and safely store their
food.
Hotels
Hotels aren’t commonly known for having
kitchens in them, instead usually opting for a mini fridge and tea and coffee
making facilities at most. However, there has been a rise in the number of
hotels including a kitchenette within some if not all their hotel rooms,
especially those that also function as an aparthotel or extended stay hotel.
Adding a fridge that actually keeps drinks
cold, a sink, microwave and some cupboard space can be all that is needed to
make your guests stay much more comfortable and have them eager to book their
return visit.
Glamping
Glamping comes in many forms nowadays from
yurts, cabins and treehouses to pods, huts and lodges. With this type of
accommodation, you tend to get guests who want to fend for themselves a little,
yet still enjoy the creature comforts of home.
Incorporating a kitchenette into your glamping
accommodation allows your guests to be self-sufficient and relax in their own
space without having to venture out to use shared facilities, increasing your
chances of some very happy campers (well glampers)!
Airbnb
An Airbnb can take many forms and whilst some
people may be renting out their own homes, for others it has become a thriving
business. Maintaining your facilities can be a challenge and unfortunately, not
all guests are as considerate as others when they stay, and this can make
owners hesitant to add in an expensive kitchen.
A compact kitchen is not only affordable, but
they tend to come pre-built which means no costly outlay for installation, and
they can be fitted in under 30 minutes. Because of this, kitchenettes can work
out to be extremely time and cost-effective, without the need for tradesmen or
delays that could mean your accommodation sits empty, losing money.
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