Expanding the Possibilities
of Kitchen Remodeling
If you’re thinking about a custom kitchen renovation, maybe you should
open up your thinking to the possibilities of what more you can do. Consider this:
Every home has a "main"
kitchen. Large or small, good or bad, there has traditionally been just one. Remodeling
contractors, however, are now seeing a trend toward adding secondary kitchens
as well. We're not just talking about
the wet bar that you might have seen in a family room or a basement game room.
Homeowners are now expanding kitchen amenities - and appliances - throughout
the home, sometimes in surprising places.
A butler’s pantry. Many times, the need for kitchen remodeling is prompted by a desire to
entertain more easily and graciously. That’s why a butler’s pantry can be such
a valuable addition to a custom kitchen. With extra kitchen cabinets, counters,
sink and perhaps an extra dishwasher or refrigerator, a butler’s pantry
provides a perfect area for you (or caterers) to prepare foods for serving.
From hors d’oeuvres platters to coffee cups, everything can be set up out of
sight and that extra counter space helps with clearing dishes from the main
kitchen. It’s often fairly easy to carve out room for a butler’s pantry in your
existing space...and even a small one can make a big difference in the feel and
functionality of your new custom kitchen.
A custom kitchen in the...bedroom? Yes! A small kitchen “bar” in the bedroom is
absolutely great for late night snacks and morning coffee. And it doesn’t have
to look at all like a kitchen! Cabinets can blend with the look of your bedroom
and conceal an efficient – and elegant – mini custom kitchen with a small sink,
fridge, counter and shelving.
An outdoor kitchen. As a kitchen remodeling contractor, we find that many kitchen renovations
involve opening the kitchen up more to adjacent outdoor living spaces. This can
mean anything from creating a garden courtyard for growing herbs and vegetables
to a patio area with more than just a
grill. A complete outdoor kitchen can also include an icemaker, mini-fridge,
counter space for food prep and serving, storage cabinets, and a fireplace or
fire pit. Remodeling can include adding patio windows and doors that
practically "disappear" when they're open, integrating the interior
with the outdoors. Whether you’re doing outside grilling or indoor baking, the
spaces can flow seamlessly so you enjoy the best of both worlds.
Even if updating one kitchen is enough for you, we have ideas that can pack your
custom kitchen with new design, storage, functionality and fun! Items such as larger commercial appliances,
additional counter space, multiple sinks & dishwashers and additional
seating can all help to make your kitchen space better equipped for either
entertaining or family meals. Take a
look at some examples of our work in our photo gallery. Then let's talk!
