Essential Features of a Well-Designed Kitchen
Kitchens are the most used rooms in American homes. They also feature among the top two most remodeled rooms. If you’re considering a kitchen remodel in 2024, we have some tips for making the most of this essential space.
A Practical Space Plan
The most important consideration in kitchen remodeling remains efficient workspace. Smaller kitchens can be improved by opening up walls and adding counter and food prep areas. The most important consideration, however, is the work triangle. The path between the refrigerator, cooktop, and sink. As you think about opening up your kitchen space, plan for a central workstation ideally positioned between those high-use areas.
The Right Storage
Having a place for all of your cooking tools and keeping them handy is key to a functional kitchen. Make a list of the items in your kitchen, starting with the ones you use most frequently. There are some amazing storage solutions in cabinetry designs. Some of these include pull-out drawers for cookware, spice storage pantries, appliance garages, dish drawers, and built-in drawer outlets for charging electronic recipe readers.
Work Countertops
If you enjoy cooking, food prep surfaces will be a strategic part of your kitchen design. In addition to having a station in the midst of your work triangle, you’ll want to think about the strength and durability of the materials you choose. Consider heat, crack, warp, and stain resistance in addition to hardness. Quartz, for instance, is a synthetic countertop material that is resistant to scratches and stains and is nonporous.
Smart Appliances
If you entertain often, a larger cooktop, dishwasher, and double oven may be in order. If you are a budding chef, gas appliances are a great addition. Regardless of your mastery of the kitchen, energy-efficient appliances are always a welcome addition. If you enjoy high-tech features, appliances that connect to the Internet with the ability to control them remotely are the latest in cool kitchen gadgets. A smart oven can preheat itself, is preloaded with recipes, and can alert you when your meal is done. The best part about selecting new appliances is choosing those that best suit your style!
Layered Lighting
Lighting plays an important role in your kitchen. From functional spotlights to strategically placed task lights, kitchens benefit from well-placed illumination. Lighting design adds depth and practicality to your space. Add in some mood lighting and you have a delightful room to handle food prep, cooking, entertaining, and clean-up.
Well-Chosen Fixtures
Finishing off your kitchen with sinks, faucets, and hardware is the icing on the cake. A beautiful handle can enhance your cabinets and punctuate the design style. A well-chosen faucet can add a high-end look to a beautiful sink. These finishing touches can quickly turn ho-hum into stylish living.
Durable Flooring
A kitchen floor gets a lot of wear and covers the largest surface area. When selecting flooring consider design style, color, finish, and wearability. Flooring selections might include natural stone, luxury vinyl planks, concrete, wood, ceramic, and porcelain. Select something that suits your personality as well as your lifestyle. Luxury Vinyl might be the easiest care flooring. It is waterproof, resilient, simple to clean, and durable.
If you’re looking for tips on creating a custom kitchen remodel that brings you joy, contact the degreed Interior Designers at Striking Remodels by Bell. We offer design-only and full-service remodeling options. Call today for a complimentary design consultation and a free design guide to help you through the remodel process.
