Kitchens are a place where people get together and enjoy each
other’s company. Despite the actual size of your kitchen, there are tips and
tricks to create extra room or give the illusion of a bigger space. While balancing
storage, style, and functionality, here are some ideas worth implementing to expand
your kitchen.
1)
Shallow cabinets: The standard 24-inch depth is
not necessary. Most cabinet lines come in 12- or 15-inch depths, which are
typically used for upper cabinets. Using a slimmer-sized cabinet for lower
areas has its advantages. By opening floor space, it creates more room in a
tight kitchen. While your storage might be reduced slightly, the backs of deep
cabinets can be challenging to reach, anyway.
2)
Single sink: Double sinks have their uses but
consider how much more counter or storage space you could have when you utilize
a single sink. If your sink is centered on a window with not a lot of room on
either side, it can create a “dead zone” that can’t accommodate much. If you
use a smaller cabinet for the sink, it frees up room on either side, opening
adjacent cabinets. It’s worth exploring if you don’t use that second sink bowl
often.
3)
Compact dishwasher: Compact, or “condo-sized”
dishwashers, 18-inches in width, are growing in popularity compared to the
standard 24-inch-wide dishwashers. Smaller washers fill up faster, meaning they
can be run on a full load more often. This is a perfect option for smaller
households.
4)
Slim fridge: Typically, the large 36-inch models
end up full of clutter or stay half empty. If you aren’t much of a chef or
don’t shop for fresh produce frequently, try slimming down your fridge to 30 or
28 inches, leaving more room for other essentials.
5)
Panel appliances: Designed to be able to receive
a design of your choosing, these appliances (fridges and dishwashers) blend
into the look of your kitchen cabinets, making the area appear more fluid,
larger, and airier.
6)
Shelves: A few open shelves can easily hold
tableware, storage jars, bins, and cookbooks to expand the room’s feel. By
removing the upper cabinets, helps to open a stuffy space.
7)
Glass doors: Most solid cabinet doors can be
traded in for glass inserts, making way for a more expanded sensation. Glass
doors can be frosted or clear while displaying attractive drinkware or other
kitchen necessities.
Thinking
of implementing some of these ideas or want to expand your kitchen even more?
Contact
the kitchen remodeling experts at JFC Remodeling today.
JFC Remodeling is committed to providing top-quality home reconstruction
services to clients throughout Livingston County. With over 30 years of
experience in the industry, our licensed contractors create unique,
individualized, and polished renovations. Whether the site requires an
improvement, repair, or is a new construction, you can trust our experts to
deliver remarkable results. Call: 810-923-1123, e-mail:
jfcllc@comcast.net, or visit us at: www.jfcremodeling.com today.
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