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!