Overcoming Common Kitchen Design Hurdles
Renovators Place Columnist
Oct 08, 2009
Tired of working in a cramped kitchen? Need more storage space for large pots? If you're struggling with how to update your kitchen design, don't fret. Here are simple solutions to common kitchen design hurdles that will get your project on track.
There are plenty of solutions for inefficient kitchen designs. The key is to find a good remodeling contractor who has experience solving these types of issues. Some solutions require more time and money than others, but their results can be dramatic. You'll end up with the kitchen design of your dreams, without all the storage, lighting and design problems.
About the Author
Allison E. Beatty is a syndicated real estate writer who has been writing home improvement columns for 15 years.
Common Kitchen Design Problems
"I can barely move around in my kitchen without bumping into something. How do I fix this inefficient kitchen design?" This is a common question among homeowners, particularly those in older houses not designed for today's lifestyle. They may have:- Limited countertop space, which makes preparing meals and storing small appliances challenging.
- An old, narrow pantry that is narrow lacking an organized storage system.
- Poor lighting, making your overall kitchen design seem dark and dated.
- Small cabinets with limited shelving and no organizational features.
How to Change Kitchen Design
The key to solving many kitchen design issues using space efficiently. Ask remodeling contractors for solutions. These may include:- Tearing out the old pantry and replacing it with cabinets, a move that can add plenty of kitchen countertop and cabinet space.
- Moving appliances to make the workspace more efficient.
- Redoing kitchen wiring to add canned and fluorescent lights above the sink and food preparation areas.
- Removing a soffit to make room for taller cabinets. By adding 42-inch high cabinets instead of 36-inch, you'll gain valuable storage space.
Bigger Kitchen Design Solutions
In some cases, your kitchen may be so inefficient that the only solution is a major one. If replacing the kitchen cabinets in the existing layout will not help your storage situation, talk with a remodeling contractor about:- Removing a wall from an adjacent room and expanding the kitchen.
- Doing a room addition to expand the kitchen and add a breakfast room.
There are plenty of solutions for inefficient kitchen designs. The key is to find a good remodeling contractor who has experience solving these types of issues. Some solutions require more time and money than others, but their results can be dramatic. You'll end up with the kitchen design of your dreams, without all the storage, lighting and design problems.
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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