REMODELING RIGHT

“What’s Cooking in Kitchen Design: Designing the Kitchen That Fits Your Personality”

Approaching any home design project takes time and careful consideration. There is the layout, the floor plan, the products, the style. All choices you must make. But what do your choices say about your personality? Whether you are a chef at heart, a busy mom or the consummate entertainer, let your kitchen showcase your inner talents. Design the kitchen that meets not only your needs as the party-thrower but also impresses the guests. For intimate gatherings and holiday parties, create the kitchen that accommodates all your hosting needs. Entertaining in the home is a time-honored tradition. As the host or hostess, you often have several hats to wear and a lot of guests to please. Since you can’t be in two places at once, make the most of your space. Open the kitchen, living and dining areas to allow for easy conversation without the isolation. By positioning the range and primary food preparation areas to face the dining and living rooms, you can enjoy cooking and entertaining all at once. Task lighting and undercabinet lighting can help set the mood while bar areas and island seating can provide additional space for guests to sit and relax. Counterspace for buffet service is a plus. And built-in wine refrigerators, pull-out refrigerated drawers for sodas and custom pantries provide all the necessary storage for your extra supplies. Lastly, there’s one feature that fits all personalities. From the chef to the mom to the host, there’s nothing quite like a whisper-quiet dishwasher to help you relax after the job is done. Next time we'll discuss considerations for the Chef-in-training!