When you upgrade your kitchen, there are so many decisions you need to make. What type of cabinets do you want, what colors are you choosing, how much storage do you need, and are those fancy mod-cons worth it or just for show?
However, focusing on the more practical side of the renovation and upgrades, such as how it functions, the flow, access, and lighting, can be a more worthwhile way to spend your time and money. These decisions are what's going to give you a kitchen that works for your lifestyle and doesn't have you stressed every time you use it.
What upgrades are definitely going to be beneficial?
Pull Out Pantry Shelving
Fixed shelving in the pantry is the main reason food gets lost or forgotten about. And when anything gets pushed to the back, it's a case of out of sight, out of mind.
But pull-out shelving fixes these issues, which means you can get to see everything in your pantry with ease. You can choose either full extension drawer style units or tiered pull-out frames if you prefer, which allow you to bring everything to the front when you open the door.
Let's say you have a pantry cabinet that is 24 inches deep. Two tiers of pull-out shelving at different heights give you complete access to the entire depth without having to reach or crouch.
A Deeper Undermount Sink
Standard drop-in sinks are typically 7 to 8 inches deep. However, a 9 to 10 inch undermount sink handles significantly more without things balancing over the edge.
Undermount installation also eliminates the rim that collects water and debris between the sink and countertop. And if you pair it with a pull-down sprayer faucet with enough hose length to reach all corners, rinsing becomes significantly easier, too.
Fixed shelving in the pantry is the main reason food gets lost or forgotten about. And when anything gets pushed to the back, it's a case of out of sight, out of mind.
But pull-out shelving fixes these issues, which means you can get to see everything in your pantry with ease. You can choose either full extension drawer style units or tiered pull-out frames if you prefer, which allow you to bring everything to the front when you open the door.
Let's say you have a pantry cabinet that is 24 inches deep. Two tiers of pull-out shelving at different heights give you complete access to the entire depth without having to reach or crouch.
A Deeper Undermount Sink
Standard drop-in sinks are typically 7 to 8 inches deep. However, a 9 to 10 inch undermount sink handles significantly more without things balancing over the edge.
Undermount installation also eliminates the rim that collects water and debris between the sink and countertop. And if you pair it with a pull-down sprayer faucet with enough hose length to reach all corners, rinsing becomes significantly easier, too.
Cabinet Installation That Runs to the Ceiling
Typically, standard upper cabinets stop around 12 to 18 inches short of the ceiling, creating a shelf that serves to collect dust and those items you bought used once and forgot existed. However, if you run cabinet installation all the way to the ceiling, you eliminate that gap, add a full row of storage internally, and you can make the room feel taller, too. You don't lose that shelf for storage, though; you simply cover it, making it more functional, practical, and of course, easier to keep clean.
Typically, standard upper cabinets stop around 12 to 18 inches short of the ceiling, creating a shelf that serves to collect dust and those items you bought used once and forgot existed. However, if you run cabinet installation all the way to the ceiling, you eliminate that gap, add a full row of storage internally, and you can make the room feel taller, too. You don't lose that shelf for storage, though; you simply cover it, making it more functional, practical, and of course, easier to keep clean.
Under Cabinet Lighting
Overhead ceiling fixtures are standard for the middle of the room. However, they don't add anything to the actual counters you're using. This is where undercabinet lighting is essential. It helps remove the shadows created by your body and the upper cabinets when you're using them. You can add an LED strip or puck lights mounted to the underside of the cabinet to deliver light exactly where you need it. And if you can, opt for hardwired options; they look cleaner than plug-in ones.
Overhead ceiling fixtures are standard for the middle of the room. However, they don't add anything to the actual counters you're using. This is where undercabinet lighting is essential. It helps remove the shadows created by your body and the upper cabinets when you're using them. You can add an LED strip or puck lights mounted to the underside of the cabinet to deliver light exactly where you need it. And if you can, opt for hardwired options; they look cleaner than plug-in ones.
Kitchen Islands With Storage
There's no denying that kitchen islands are incredibly useful. But adding more storage to them makes life so much easier. Think drawers on one side, doors on the other, or a combination to add both prep space and storage simultaneously. If you opt for custom cabinetry under your island countertop, this can enable you to perfect the configuration even further.
There's no denying that kitchen islands are incredibly useful. But adding more storage to them makes life so much easier. Think drawers on one side, doors on the other, or a combination to add both prep space and storage simultaneously. If you opt for custom cabinetry under your island countertop, this can enable you to perfect the configuration even further.
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