Remodeling a Kitchen + Priorities for You and Your Family

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As more and more homeowners continue to work from home, they realize that their home is not working for them as well as they would like or need. The kitchen has taken on a more prominent role as a multifunctional space.

Certain elements of a dream kitchen should be at the top of everyone's priority list. At the top of the list should be a combination of beauty, aesthetics, and superb functionality. You should smile every time you cross the threshold, and every time you use your kitchen to prepare meals, eat, help with homework, chat with friends and neighbors or simply spend a few minutes for yourself.

The key priorities should include:

  • Adequate storage

  • The right light

  • Appliances that cater to the families' desires and lifestyle

  • Proper ventilation

  • Island or peninsula

  • Everything else, including the kitchen sink

A superbly designed kitchen is an organized kitchen. There is a direct connection between storage capabilities and functionality. When we design a new kitchen, knowing the utensils, dishes, appliances, and other items you use in your kitchen enables a kitchen designer to develop a customized storage solution for your specific needs.

Lighting can make or break how your kitchen looks, feels, and functions. Layers of light dramatically contribute to the functionality of the kitchen. A savvy kitchen designer knows how to employ ambient, task, and accent lights to enhance a new kitchen's beauty and functionality.

Appliance selection should match your lifestyle. For homeowners who like to cook, the cooktop and oven are the two most used and hardest working appliances. Make those two appliances priorities.

Range hoods serve two valuable roles. Functionally, they remove smoke, grease, and odors from the kitchen. Aesthetically, they can provide a focal point that sets the tone for the entire space.

Islands or peninsulas are requested by 99% of homeowners for good reason. Islands can double as dining tables, homework desks, or a place for an additional sink, cooktop, or dishwasher.

Sinks and sink areas are often an afterthought. These workstations include colanders, cutting boards, drying racks, bowls, and other meal prep tools and utensils.

How can you identify the top priorities for your dream kitchen? Contact Kitchen and Bath Etc. at 440-543-8050 to arrange a virtual meeting or appointment in our showroom at 8454 E. Washington Street in Chagrin Falls.

Emeil Soryal