Your kitchen is one of the focal points of your property. The area’s layout, its maintenance and design are some of the factors prospective renters will consider when deciding whether to rent. If you think the area needs a makeover, consult a premier interior renovation company with a track record of working on different types of interior remodeling projects. Before you hire professional interior renovation services, learn about some basics of kitchen remodeling. To help, the post lists some useful kitchen renovation tips you can take note of and later discuss with your contractor. Take a look.
1. Determine the Storage Area for Kitchen Items
A substantial percentage of the time we spend in kitchen is invested in locating items we need. To save time, consider how and where you use kitchen items and store them accordingly. For example, store your breakfast bowls and and food items near the breakfast table. Designate a corner near a work surface for storing wraps and plastic containers used for wrapping leftovers. For convenience and to expedite the process of unloading, store flatware and dishware near the dishwasher.
2. Direct Traffic
To avoid accidents and food spills, make sure the cook-top is away from the heavy traffic area, especially if you have kids. The refrigerator must be in a place easily accessible to both passer by and those working in the kitchen. Make sure the door swing does not impact the functionality of kitchen appliances. Consider installing sliding doors if you have doors that swing out too much.
3. Make Sure the Area is Properly Illuminated
To avoid accidents and uplift your kitchen’s appeal, opt for recessed lighting that make the area where they are installed look bigger. For more even light, consider installing surface-mount fixtures attached to the ceiling on a grid. Lend a dash of style by hanging larger than usual light fixtures above islands. Opt for under cabinet lighting.
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4. Upgrade Your Stove
Your stove is the most used appliance in the kitchen. If your stove has outlived its useful life or is extremely stained, consider replacing it. Some popular options you can choose from are: vintage stoves, reproduction stoves and European cookers. If ventilation is a problem, opt for a hood that will also do wonders for the area’s aesthetic appeal. If budget is not a constraint, get a customized nickel or bronze hood, otherwise ask your contractor to build a plaster or stucco frame around the hood.
Sum up
A fully functional, aesthetically appealing kitchen can do wonders for your home’s value and can be your ticket to demanding a high rent. When executing normal tasks, such as changing the lighting or changing the storage area of your kitchen items, you can take the DIY path. That said, for more complex activities such as designing the doorways, connecting electrical and plumbing and laying the flooring, you must contact a premier multi-family renovation company.
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