Kitchen Remodeling For Two
Renovators Place Columnist
Oct 08, 2009
Kitchen, remodeling gets is trickier when you're designing for two cooks. You want to reserve enough space for each person without making the kitchen design too complicated. Besides, too many burners and knives in a small space is dangerous. Here's how to create a kitchen design that allows both of you to work happily together, fingers intact.
Don't have room for two sinks? Try one large sink installed between the workstations.
Kitchen remodeling is a fantastic time boost your storage space. Consider:
As you design your new kitchen, discuss your cooking roles and find ways to be more efficient with your workspace. Your health insurance company will thank you.
Source About the Author
Allison E. Beatty is a syndicated real estate writer who has been writing home improvement columns for 15 years.
Remodel With Your Cooking Style In Mind
As you plan your kitchen remodeling, give some thought to your cooking style. Ask yourself:- What is the most frustrating part of your current kitchen design?
- Lack of kitchen countertop space?
- Poor traffic flow around the food prep areas?
- Inadequate storage?
- Do you both cook at the same time, or take turns with different parts of the meal prep?
- How often do your kitchen activities overlap?
Add Work Space to Your Kitchen Design
Any cook will tell you, meal preparation is an important job. During a kitchen remodeling, look for ways to carve out two work spaces, or one big enough for two chefs. Here's how:- Add as much countertop space as possible - at least 36 inches wide
- Add two sinks, if possible
- Install a faucet that can be accessed from each side of the workstation.
- Make sure each workspace is conveniently near your appliances.
Try Two Kitchen Sinks
Cooking is about fun, not fighting over the kitchen sink. Two sinks will give each cook room for:- Washing vegetables
- Rinsing knives and other utensils
- Accessing water for recipes
Don't have room for two sinks? Try one large sink installed between the workstations.
Boost Kitchen Storage Space
Storage space is important in any kitchen, but it is particularly important when there are two cooks in the kitchen. Do you need extra room for:- Lots of spices?
- Large pots and pans?
- Small kitchen appliances?
Kitchen remodeling is a fantastic time boost your storage space. Consider:
- Cabinets with pull out spice racks
- A separate pantry for canned goods
- A hanging rack for pots and pans
- Built in cabinet organizational features, such as lazy Susan's and vertical dividers
As you design your new kitchen, discuss your cooking roles and find ways to be more efficient with your workspace. Your health insurance company will thank you.
Source About the Author
Allison E. Beatty is a syndicated real estate writer who has been writing home improvement columns for 15 years.
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