The real beauty of a kitchen comes through in how it works. Take time to think about how you want to live in yours.
How Often Will You Entertain?
If your kitchen plays host to all the birthday parties, family dinners and impromptu neighborhood get-togethers, you want a space that’s accommodating for guests. Entertaining kitchens call for spaces like:
- Catering Center
- Bar Area
- Cocktail Cabinet
- Integrated Wine Storage
- Dining Room
- Dining Nook
- Island Seating
Are You Serious About Cooking?
Is gourmet every day in your house? Make sure your kitchen is well stocked and well organized for your culinary adventures. Cooks will appreciate a kitchen plan that includes:
- Prep Counter
- Vegetable/Herb Station
- Spice Storage
Are You A Baking Wizard?
Fresh-baked cookies. Artisan breads. You’ve always got something in the oven. Make the prep and the clean up easier with areas like:
- Baking Station with Mixer Shelf
- Bread-Making Area
- Bakeware Storage
- Pantry Zone
Do You Need a Family-Friendly Design?
When you have multiple generations and furry family members in the kitchen, you want everyone to feel at home. (Which might translate to: together, but out of your way.) Keep your household in harmony with spaces designed for specific duties and individuals. Ideas can include:
- Snack Zone
- Kids’ Drop Zone
- Coffee Station
- Step Stool Storage
- Laundry Room/Dog Zone
Got Projects & Paperwork?
If the kitchen is the heart of your home, it’s only natural that you’ll do more than prep meals there. Plan out where you’ll pay bills, do homework or just keep everyone in the house on the same page. Think about adding:
- Home Office
- TV/Microwave/Message Center
- Charging Station
- Message Board
- Built-in Bookshelves
Measuring Your Space
