When designed properly, a kitchen should feel like a well-oiled machine. When poor design has led the way, the kitchen suddenly turns into a cluttered, unworkable obstacle course. Luckily, there are a wide range of ways to improve the function of the space, from a full kitchen remodel to smaller fixes. Here’s a look at some of the top ways to improve the efficiency of a kitchen.
Open It Up:
An open-concept kitchen looks and feels larger, but also offers an array of opportunities. An entertaining or dining room can now be integrated with the kitchen itself. Food and drink can be passed in between, not to mention that people can actually interact with one another, and the opened space could offer an added seating area.
Keep Things Accessible:
The stovetop, the sink, and the refrigerator are the areas in the kitchen which see the most action. That means that all of the essentials for food preparation should be within reach, so they can be accessed with ease.
The Island:
Adding an island is often a homeowner’s number one priority with a kitchen remodel. This creates a whole new workable space, not to mention added storage and functionality.
Reach Up:
A hanging pot rack can be a lifesaver when space is tight in a kitchen. This opens up previously occupied storage for other items, while also making the pots and pans all the more accessible. With the right rack and lighting, it can become a design component as well, adding style to the kitchen.
Keep Hanging:
There’s more that can be hung up too, creatively maximizing space in a number of ways. Think about under cabinetry glass racks for instance. Attractive bars with hooks or similar wall hanging systems can be used for utensils, mugs, spices, and beyond. The more items you hang, the more counter space you have.
Go High-Tech:
In the quest to clear away clutter, going high-tech often offers a solution. Google and Amazon both offer voice-activated systems that can provide recipes and conversions with a quick command, saving your space as you can purge of the mounds of cookbooks and printed recipes. New refrigerators can even help with digital shopping lists as opposed to sticky notes left around everywhere. Wireless entertainment speakers can also be included in a kitchen’s design and integrated with the rest of a system across the home. The future is now!
Be sure to work with an experienced home remodeling contractor in Wichita who can help turn any dream kitchen into reality. Regardless of the size or shape of the space, a kitchen can always be improved, finally becoming that perfect cooking, gathering, and entertaining area all wrapped into one. Call Pinnacle Homes today to get started.
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in February, 2017 and was updated in October, 2021 for accuracy.