Much of your family’s time is likely spent in your kitchen. Kitchens act as hubs of activity in the home, providing a space for meal preparation, dining, and many other daily tasks. Remodeling your kitchen is an exciting project that can turn this room into a functional, beautiful, and enjoyable space in your home. With so many choices available to you during your renovation, it’s important to focus on the design features you want to change most and work outward to create the kitchen that’s perfect for you.
Change the Layout
It can be tempting to work around your kitchen’s existing floor plan during a renovation. However, your project doesn’t need to be limited by the current layout. Consider the features in your kitchen that you use most and group them together for convenience. Does your kitchen’s current layout require you to walk all the way across the room to set down a pan freshly out of the oven? Do you have to twist and turn to put dishes away after washing them? Adding an island, extending your countertops, and moving features such as your oven, sink, or refrigerator during a renovation can make your kitchen more efficient and easier to use.
Plan Your Cabinet Space
Is there enough space to fully open your kitchen cabinets to view and access their contents? When renovating your kitchen, it can be helpful to create a “floor plan” for your cabinets as well, taking into consideration the space needed for doors to swing outward without hitting adjacent cabinets or appliances. Create wide walkways to ensure you’ll have enough space to comfortably open your cabinets and avoid wedging appliances into the corners. Custom-build cabinetry can make use of even the most awkward spaces with roll-out panels or floating shelves.
Southwest Kitchen is here to help you maximize your home renovation budget in Tucson to create a custom space that is ideally suited to your needs and tastes. Contact us today by calling (520) 531-9187 or visit our website to check out our kitchen remodeling tips and ideas.