Your kitchen is the busiest room in the house. If you love to cook, it also needs to be the most well-organized room in the house. Layout, features, and appliances all need to be considered when you’re planning a quality kitchen
Cabinets
Plan your cabinet layout and storage options to suit the primary cook. If you’re tall, add roll-out bins to the lower cabinets. If you’re short, consider adding pull-out bins that both extend out from the cabinet and drop to make it easy for you to see what’s inside. Reliable Iowa Construction points out that since cabinets are the most useful storage features in your home, it’s important to choose cabinets that are clean, sturdy, functional, and attractive. If your kitchen is open to the rest of the house, consider incorporating a few cabinets with glass fronts that you can use to display your most beautiful dishes.
Countertops
Your countertop surface can help or hinder your progress as a cook. Consider investing in surfaces with a high tolerance for heat and a great seal against stains. According to The Countertop Place, there are synthetic quartz countertops that tolerate heat, resist stains and can be custom-molded to suit your island or peninsula. Recent design trends are toward more muted colors on kitchen countertops. Custom quartz countertops offer excellent durability in muted colors and patterns.
Flooring
When you shop for flooring, look for something with some spring to it. You’ll be on your feet a lot in your kitchen, and your body will thank you for a floor that gives a bit. In addition, anything you drop has a better chance of surviving if it lands on vinyl or cork than if it lands on porcelain tile. Also, consider your family’s needs. If your children are small, a durable vinyl floor will tolerate drips, spills, walkers, Big Wheel trikes and other aspects of living with children. This flooring can also be easily replaced. When your kids are older, invest in your dream floor. According to Floor Critics, cork is very forgiving as a standing surface but is at risk of dents or puncture damage. It will also need to be sealed at regular intervals. Engineered hardwoods often look terrific, but they can be hard on your budget.
Your kitchen will likely see a lot of use, and your family’s needs may change over time. Plan with an eye toward updating items, such as appliances, as your household’s needs change. Each update can get you another step closer to your dream kitchen.
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