Built-in Hand Soap Dispenser

One essential staple in any safe minded household is a built-in hand soap dispenser. Not only will you remove plastic clutter from your countertops, but increase counter space allowing you to impart a simple, minimalist aesthetic in your kitchen. Built-in soap dispensers also allow for the use of bulk soap products, keeping spending costs low as well as keeping plastic waste from filling landfills.

Touchless Faucet

Paring your newly installed soap dispenser with a touchless faucet offers families an alternative to keep their family safe and sound during these unsettling times. Contactless faucets integrate modern motion sensing technology into your kitchen faucet to create an experience that is both luxurious and safe. By utilizing a simple wave of the hand, rather than the alternative of physical touch, you can lessen the spread of germs through contact surfaces in your home, keeping your family safe and happy.

Quartz Countertops

Quartz countertops are on the rise in many modern homes due to their stylish accents as well as their ease of cleaning. Made from a mixture of beautiful stones, polymer, and resin, the quartz imparts a bright refreshing tone into your kitchen. Its extreme durability allows for the use of any non-abrasive household cleaner on its surface, meaning you can use the same household cleaning products that you have come to know and love on it. Unlike granite countertops, quartz does not stain easily making it compatible for families stuck at home as a result of the recent pandemic.

Copper Accented Faucets and Soap Dispensers

Copper accented faucets have been a staple in home kitchens for centuries. Most homeowners, however, are unaware of the incredible hygienic benefits of copper. Not only do copper accented faucets and soap dispensers go great with a beautiful crisp bright white quartz countertop and rich blue cabinets, they are antimicrobial and self-sanitizing which is beneficial in preventing the spread of viruses inside your home. Within hours of coming into contact with the finished surface of the copper faucets, viruses and bacteria are killed off by the copper leaving one less surface you need to worry will house the Coronavirus.

Voice Activated Lighting (Smart Enabled Lights)

Light switches are among some of the most heavily used items in your home. By installing smart enabled voice activated lights paired with a smart device or smart assistant, you can create an enriching lighting experience that removes the need to touch a light switch, keeping germs away and you and your family safe. Most smart lights can be dimmed, with some even able to change colors. They add a pop to your kitchen that brings both a classic look combined with the eases of modern technology.

About The Author

Morgan Lazarus is a national interior design correspondent for Emanuelle Design based in the New York City tri-state area. He authors pieces covering the intersection of residential and commercial design, delving deep into trends, news, and happenings in the industry that explores the art and science of using design to augment interior environments. Mr. Lazarus is a member of The Editorial Board of Noah Schultz Publishing, which is made up of journalists across a spectrum of disciplines who rely on research, debate and individual expertise to share pertinent views and an independent outlook on issues across the agencies editorial networks.

Preparing for a Pandemic: Designing a Kitchen with Health & Hygiene in Mind