An island or peninsula with stools is a great place for friends and family to hang out in the kitchen without getting in my way.
Glass doors on the cabinets which hold plates and dishes are so pretty. I use closed cabinets for food and pots and pans which aren’t so attractive.
Wooden floors are great in the kitchen. In two kitchens I’ve been able to scrape through multiple layers of linoleum to get to the sub-flooring which, in both cases, was a little funky but perfectly usable. With sanding and finishing, the wood adds a nice warmth to the space.
Bookshelves in the kitchen allow me to have my cookbooks readily at hand.
Having my prep/chopping area right next to the stove and large enough to hold my cutting board with some space on either side to spare is essential to me. I don’t like transporting chopped veggies across the kitchen.
Drawers for below the counter storage make it much easier to retrieve what I want.
Well-designed drawer pulls and switch plates are like good accessories to your favorite outfit. They make all the difference.
I chose to purchase more affordable models of appliances this time around. They work very well indeed and kept the renovation expenses a bit more within reason.
Color, good lighting, floor mats, big cutting boards, and clear counter space are just as important in renovating as in improving.
1 comment:
I agree with the suggestions. We also have glass doors on our cabinets, wood floors, etc. Thanks for sharing.
Ray/Nancy
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