Your kitchen is a place where you gather with family and friends to not only cook and eat delicious meals but also to find out about what’s going on in the lives of those people who are most important in your life. Since you now realize your kitchen is more important than you ever imagined, it is vital that you make the right decisions when it comes to remodeling. If you’re ready to turn your kitchen into a room that will inspire great meals and great conversation, here are five tips for redoing your kitchen.
Make it Accessible
First, make sure your kitchen is easily accessible to everyone. This means having a ground-floor plan, where the drawers, shelves, and oven are at an easy-to-reach height. Also try to have wide walkways in your kitchen, since this makes it easy for those who use wheelchairs, walkers, or strollers to maneuver around without bumping into things.
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Incorporate Technology
In today’s world, your kitchen can have a smart faucet, smart refrigerator, smart oven, and even a smart trash can. If you want a true 21st-century kitchen, incorporate as much technology as possible during your kitchen remodeling. In doing so, you’ll not only impress your family and friends but also make many kitchen tasks much easier.
Make a Small Kitchen Look Big
If you have a small kitchen, you can use colors to your advantage to make it appear much bigger. Rather than using dark colors, choose soft shades, neutral colors, and even pastels like yellow and blue to give a new look to your kitchen. As for your windows, let as much natural light as possible shine through, since a brighter room will also look bigger.
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Add an Office Nook
If you find you are always doing some work while in your kitchen, make this easier by adding an office nook. By taking an empty corner and installing a small desk, a shelf or two, and of course having a comfortable chair nearby, you’ll have a convenient workspace in your remodeled kitchen. This will make your kitchen not only look stylish but also feel comfortable to work at by yourself or with others.
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Make it Easy to Clean
Finally, make your new kitchen very easy to clean. For example, remember that matte finishes don’t show dirt as easily as glossy finishes. Your refrigerator should have as many glass shelves as possible since these will catch spills that wire shelving could not. Also, an undermount or flush-set sink won’t have a crumb-catching rim that always needs cleaning. Another way to reduce cleaning is to take your kitchen cabinets all the way to the ceiling. This will keep away dust from piling up on top.
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Once you incorporate these tips into your kitchen remodeling project, the result will be a kitchen that looks great, is extremely functional, and exudes a comforting and welcoming feel. You will have a kitchen that will be an inspiration to those around you to follow in your footsteps.