8 Design Ideas to Consider Before Renovating Your Kitchen
When it comes to designing your new kitchen, you have to think about functionality and also letting your personality shine through. Do you have kids and pets? Do you use your kitchen for socializing? How much of a cook are you? All these factors will influence what you need to incorporate when renovating the kitchen. Here are eight ideas to consider.
1. The Right Height for the Microwave
You want to ensure you can comfortably reach your microwave and place items in and take them out.
2. The Island’s Function
An island can be a large, beautiful feature in your kitchen, but what is its function? Some people add cabinets so it can store items, others add stools, while others just use it for meal prep.
3. Storage Space in the Kitchen
You need to ensure you have enough storage space. Whether that means adding a large pantry or more cabinets, make sure that you have plenty of space to store your dishes, cookware, gadgets and dry goods.
4. Your Backsplash
Your backsplash can add personality to your kitchen. Don’t be afraid to select a bold backsplash or one with a colorful design.
5. Your Lighting Fixtures
Your lights should match the colors and aesthetic of the rest of your kitchen. Having mismatched lights can throw your whole space off.
6. Carefully Select Your Flooring
Your flooring can enhance your kitchen and add to the design. Many people are wary of putting hardwood in a kitchen, but hardwood today is strong, durable and able to withstand a small amount of water. The sky is the limit when it comes to flooring options.
7. Eliminate All Wasted Space
Last, be sure to eliminate all wasted space. Make the most of the space you have in your kitchen. Lengthen your countertops, increase the number of cabinets, make a seating area, add a chalkboard, add a wine rack or incorporate other ideas to ensure all the space in your kitchen is being used efficiently.
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