A kitchen is a unique space in the house where beauty and functionality meet. And with the right kitchen addition ideas, you can take your space to the next level. Families spend a considerable amount of time in the kitchen, so its design and utilities need to make practical sense while still fitting in with the aesthetic of the rest of your home.
Making your kitchen work better for you doesn’t need to include an entire overhaul and redesign. You can add simple features that make the space more organized and efficient.
10 Things in the Kitchen
Bar Sink
Installing a secondary sink adds more efficiency to your kitchen. You can use it to wash produce, defrost items, or access water. It works well for a large household where traffic tends to build up around the sink area.
Also, if you’ve noticed that there are areas that you can afford to give up storage space, a bar sink may be perfect . It is also ideal next to the pantry area.
Coffee Bar
If you have an alcove in your kitchen, you can turn it into a coffee bar. It adds a beautiful, functional area to your kitchen and cuts down on traffic around the stove area. The counter space can be for your coffee machine, sugar, syrups, creamer, etc. In the drawer under the counter, you can store utensils.
Other drawer space can be used to store coffee beans and other essentials. To display your beautiful mugs, you can install glass onto an above cabinet or turn it into a blank shelf.
Corner Storage
One of the best kitchen ideas for remodeling is making use of corners, especially in a small kitchen. You can use this cabinet to store cleaning supplies and gadgets you don’t use often, clearing up counter space. Overall, it helps reduce clutter in other areas of the kitchen. It can also serve as pantry storage in a small kitchen.
Adding a tiered lazy Susan uses up dead space and makes items more accessible since corner cabinets can often be too deep to see and reach all the items in them. Alternatively, you can install a swing-out organizer or use pull-out bins and baskets.
Deep Baking or Pot Drawer
Deep drawers are another way to reduce kitchen clutter by giving you a place to put bulky baking or cooking items. The advantage of having these items in a drawer rather than a shelf is that they are much easier to organize and access in drawers than when stashed in cabinets.
Having a deep drawer for pots right underneath the cooktop with a smaller double decker one within it for lids adds extra convenience and organization. You can also use deep drawers for bulky ingredients.
Dishwasher in a Drawer
Even if you have a regular full-size dishwasher, installing a smaller dishwasher in a drawer allows you to wash a few dishes instead of waiting to run a full load. Added to a butler’s pantry or near a prep station, it makes for convenient cleanup.
Island Cooktop
If you’re looking to renovate your kitchen, one of the best kitchen expansion ideas is adding an island for extra work and storage space. To have extra countertop space in the rest of the kitchen, you can place your cooktop on the island. You can make the most of island storage space by adding drawers and cabinets for items such as pots, utensils, recipe books, baking supplies, etc. Consider adding a warming drawer to keep your dishes warm until you’re ready to eat.
This is perfect if you have a busy household or are hosting events. A statement hood range and downdraft exhaust system will add a more appealing look to your kitchen.
Narrow Pull-Out Drawer
Adding a narrow pull-out drawer between cabinets or next to a set of horizontal drawers helps you make the most of storage space in your kitchen. It can be installed in a variety of places, depending on the use you have in mind for it. You can place it next to your stove to store condiments, oils, spices or utensils. Placing it next to the refrigerator is ideal for condiments, beverages, or snacks.
Next to the sink, it can be used for trash bags and cleaning supplies. When you install it on the end of your island, you can use it for recipe books, place mats, towels, oven mitts, small gadgets, or utensils.
Steam Oven
A steam oven is one of the kitchen remodel must-haves in the health-conscious household. It is an appliance that uses steam to cook or reheat food evenly. It can even be used for baking. Using steam means that the food cooks at a lower and more precise temperature than traditional microwave ovens, so the food retains more moisture and nutrients.
Using steam also means that there’s no need for additional oil.
Tray Storage Cabinet
Finding a place to store trays neatly while keeping them easily accessible can be a bit tricky. Why not create a dedicated tray storage cabinet? By adding vertical dividers, you can simply slot items in. Besides trays, you can use this cabinet for cutting boards, cookie sheets, pizza pans, and racks.
You could also add a horizontal shelf above the dividers to store items you use less frequently.
Under Sink Pull-Out
Another practical yet simple item on the kitchen renovation must haves list is an under sink pull-out drawer. It’s perfect for cleaning supplies and makes everything so easy to reach for. Consider adding built-in internal drawer dividers to keep items organized in compartments.
You can also use baskets.
Plan Your Kitchen Addition Ideas with Tal Builders
You don’t have to break the bank or go to extreme lengths to make meaningful changes in your kitchen. These are just a few must haves in a kitchen remodel that make your kitchen a more beautiful and practical space to work in. There are countless ways that our renovation experts here at Tal Builders can help you incorporate remodeling ideas for your kitchen.