Ingenious and Unique Additions to a Kitchen Remodel
While kitchen islands and great countertops and tile are must-haves in a show-stopping renovation of a kitchen, not all kitchens have a lot of space.
In addition, some cooks have “special needs,” as the focus of great cooks might not be on keeping a kitchen clean during preparation.
There are ways to deal with smaller kitchens and messy cooks, using the two suggestions below, which can be installed rather easily by a professional renovation firm.
- Standalone counters
Especially useful in smaller kitchens, these can also be used in larger kitchens for extra cooking and storage space. They are counters, and the countertop materials are the same as built-in countertops, according to the taste of each homeowner.
They can be known as “carts” but are moveable as they have legs and even seating around them if a homeowner chooses.
Cheap standalone can be purchased at home goods stores, but in reality, a well-built custom one will be more functional, match a home’s aesthetic, and stand the test of time more so than a purchased cheap one.
The ones that can be purchased do indeed look like “carts” and are not functional enough to gather around or prepare food on. The custom ones are small kitchen islands that serve the same purpose but can only be moved about, making them a great addition to a great renovation!
- Garbage chutes
These really are not what comes to mind for many homeowners, but if a person in a home is a serious cook, then this addition is a great time saver and makes cleanup a snap!
Prominent in professional kitchens, there is no need to keep emptying a waste basket during cooking and preparation when a garbage chute is installed. Usually installed underneath the countertops, waste is simply scraped into the chute and into a bin.
The bin generally holds more than the usual kitchen waste can, and there is no need to carry the waste to a can. It, therefore, makes cooking more hygienic.
Homeowners can use the collected materials for composting at a later date, too, and the chutes keep the smells of any deteriorating materials down as they are more airtight than garbage cans.
The doors are installed sturdily and provide homeowners with more pest control from bugs as well as the reduction of smells and cluttered waste materials.
Small changes like this add to the enjoyment of any kitchen and should be considered during any remodel or renovation as they are very affordable yet add such a layer of fun and functionality that is unsurpassed.
