Ah, the kitchen, the place that many people just think of in terms of functionality in the home. It’s easy to get complacent with the design and framework of your kitchen. No matter what shape your home’s kitchen is in, there are ways that you can design, renovate, and remodel to change things up. In fact, there are some standards in regards to transforming the area into something that is so much larger than what you may currently have. This doesn’t always mean that you take out a sledgehammer and go to town. Instead, think about something a bit easier to manage, maybe a redesign with the following elements in mind.
Knocking Down Obstruction Walls
Okay, we did say that the sledgehammer idea wasn’t necessary, but a lot of kitchens are blocked off visually. A sledgehammer will come in handy for this idea. An open floor plan really does open up the views from room to room and offer so many unique decoration opportunities.
Many times, there is a wall or even half a wall with an opening that obstructs the views from the dining room and living room. You may feel as though you’re in a box or you are isolated to just one area when you have family and friends over. To offset this, you need to open up the layout of your home, and that starts with widening the entrance to the kitchen and possibly knocking down a wall or two. You’ll find that open concept designs not only elongate your living spaces, but gives you a lot of freedom to move, cook, and even converse with guests as you cook meals at any given time.
New Backsplashes
A backsplash offers you the opportunity to really add some color and functionality to your kitchen. Add tile, mosaic, or new paint and texture to the areas above and behind the stove and above the kitchen sink. You will find that just adding this little upgrade can influence the rest of the design and decor options for the entire kitchen. It may seem like a simple plan, but it really can change things up just enough to give the kitchen a brand new feel.
Under Cabinet Lighting
Here’s another simple idea that will illuminate your kitchen’s specific work areas. Add under cabinet lighting, and you’ll find that you can add a bit of modernity to your existing space without going too overboard. There are a lot of different under cabinet lighting options that you may consider, but this subtle change can offer a bit of clarity to your work spaces.
Over Cabinet Lighting
Ceiling height cabinets may work for the average eight foot ceiling height, but if you have very high ceilings, consider over cabinet lighting. This type of lighting opens up many new decor options for an area that is all-too-often overlooked simply because of its location. Consider hanging precious artwork or adding open or floating shelving in that blank space above your cabinets.
The Cabinet Makeover
One of the most complex and interesting ways to transform the appearance and functionality of your kitchen is the cabinets. You don’t have to stick with the existing layout or functionality when replacing cabinetry. Get creative with a great kitchen designer and create something amazing. Modify the storage options to fit your unique needs instead of sticking with run-of-the-mill designs.
Kitchen Remodeling in Albuquerque
Home modification is something that all homeowners enjoy from time to time. We’ve helped many Albuquerque area homeowners realize their dreams of a bigger, much more functional kitchen. If you’d like to discuss your ideas with us and get a quote, contact us at 505-991-0063.