Our days often start and end in the kitchen. It’s the space where everyone tends to gather, whether it’s for meal prep or to catch up after a busy day.
That’s why – big or small – it’s important to have a kitchen you’re proud to show off to family and friends.
Here are five upgrades that will go a long way in making your kitchen feel more organized and refreshed:
1. Give Laminate a Second Chance
Music to any homeowner’s ears: a beautiful surface that can withstand the test of time. Laminate offers carefree maintenance with its scratch-free and stain-resistant qualities.
The technology behind laminate has come a long way in the past few years – there are a variety of colors, including 3-D textures like wood and stone, to choose from. Most importantly, it’s affordable.
Learn how to install your own laminate countertop with this short DIY video.
2. Storage is the Answer
It might feel like your family is outgrowing your kitchen, but there’s nothing a little organization won’t fix. Utilize dead space with toe-kick drawers to store sheet pans or homeless toys. Consider Hampton Bay’s value-oriented cabinet line to add deeper, wider drawers.
Get your creative juices flowing with our Virtual Kitchen designer here.
3. Light the Way
How many times have you had to grab your flashlight in order to find something under the kitchen sink? This pesky step is now eliminated thanks to in-cabinet lighting. The lights automatically illuminate when you open a cabinet and turn off when it's shut.
4. White Out
Giving your outdated kitchen a refresh can be as simple as refinishing your cabinets. Painting your cabinets white achieves a clean look while opening up the space to make it feel bigger.
5. Work Smarter, Not Harder
Make your kitchen work harder for you by integrating useful features in uncommon places. In-drawer charging stations remove the clutter of cords from your countertop, freeing up coveted counter space.
Appliance cabinets are another innovative feature that acts as a garage for frequently used items like a mixer. Hide them from view when they aren’t being used and simply open the mechanized shelf when you’re ready to bake.
Check out additional smart storage solutions here.
