If you have ever been inside of an older home, you might notice that the kitchen is tucked away in one corner of the home and often sectioned off with walls on all sides and maybe even a doorway to enter and exit the space. This kitchen layout, known commonly as a closed layout was the design of choice for many years until a shift in home design came about prompting the open kitchen layout, which is much more popular in modern homes. While the open layout is the preference of many of today’s homeowners, there are still some advantages to consider with a closed kitchen, especially if this is the layout you are starting with for your kitchen remodel. Here’s a look at some of the key areas where open and closed kitchen layouts differ so that you can see which is ideal for your home.
Kitchen location
In newly constructed homes, the kitchen is often the heart of the home at the center of the house. Older homes with a closed kitchen will have the space toward the back of the house with walls on all sides. It is possible to achieve an open layout when renovating a closed kitchen, but more of your budget may end up dedicated to the layout rather than new appliances and other features.
Design features
The open kitchen concept makes room for the kitchen to be a multi-purpose space where the family may gather. As such, open kitchens more often include islands, workspaces, and other features that make it easy to multitask and have many people in the room. If you do not frequently entertain at home or you focus primarily on cooking in your kitchen, it may be most beneficial to stick to the old-fashioned closed layout.
As you begin to consider a kitchen remodel for your Tucson home, connect with Southwest Kitchen and Bath at (520) 531-9187. From Our custom cabinetry and cabinet refacing services can give your kitchen a whole new look and feel in any layout.