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Are you thinking of giving your kitchen a whole new look and feel? That’s a great decision since the kitchen is the new heart of the home. But what kind of upgrades are you planning to introduce to your space? Here are some must-have features of any modern kitchen you must consider adding during your next remodel.
Quartz countertops
Quartz AKA engineered stone is a man-made stone that mimics other popular countertop materials like marble, granite and concrete while costing less. Quartz is also much easier to maintain than those other stones, comes in an endless combination of colours and patterns, is acid-, scratch-, heat- and impact-resistant and doesn’t need to be sealed like natural materials. You can get all of these benefits together with a beautiful aesthetic appeal if you opt for quartz countertops.
Double ovens
This feature will not only make your kitchen look super cool, but it will also provide you with the benefit of using the main oven without bending over while the secondary oven gets used for warming and additional baking. Opting for built-in double ovens also separates your ovens from burners which means you can install your cooktops wherever you want, opening up a whole new world of layout possibilities.
Warming drawer
If you often host parties or just have a super busy household, you will love your warming drawers. For very little space, you’ll get a lot of functionality with this bad boy. However, make sure to plan ahead, because warming drawers are heavy and require strong cabinets and available electricity.
Island cooktops
If you decide on built-in ovens, you can finally invest in a classy kitchen island with countertop burners. With this addition, you will also get a lot of counter space for prepping and cleaning food and some extra room for amenities below the counter (like the above-mentioned warming drawer or some extra-deep drawers for pots). If your family loves to gather around the kitchen, you can also opt for downdraft exhaust systems so you can skip the view-blocking range hood above your island.
Pro electrical appliances
If you’re a pro in the kitchen, you might want to treat yourself to some commercial-level gear that will make your cooking experience better and easier. You can start with a few new electrical appliances like a high-pressure burner for your wok experiments or a portable induction cooker you can place wherever you feel is the most convenient at any given moment. Both of these can easily be installed on your kitchen island for easy access. A food processor is also a must-have appliance since it’s versatile (you can use it to grate, shred, chop, knead, slice, and more) and often small—a perfect countertop appliance you’ll use every day. Investing in something high-quality will instantly give your kitchen that lux feel and show everyone how experienced you are in the kitchen.
Built-in refrigerator
Built-in is the way to go if you’re into modern kitchens with clean lines and smooth surfaces. Built-in fridges line up perfectly with cabinets blending in with the adjacent furniture while still providing you with all the functions of the regular fridge and freezer.
Pot filler
If you often make pasta, stews or soups, a pot filler will be your new favourite kitchen addition. A pot-filler faucet is a faucet with a long neck that swings far out, generally mounted near the stove or over it. This feature is super convenient for filling large pots, getting water for coffee or tea, adding water to dishes, making gravy and many other kitchen actions.
Coffee bar
If you’re a coffee-lover, treat yourself to a designated coffee area in your kitchen. You can opt for a ship-shape alcove that will serve as a home to your espresso machine, a tiny fridge for milk and creamer and plenty of different coffee capsules and accessories. You can even make room for coffee cups and spoons! A coffee bar like this one will provide you with plenty of functionality while making extra space in the main cooking area.
Trash and recycling
With a practical trash and recycling area, you will make your life a lot easier. Bins take up precious floor space, stink and attract pets, but hidden bins in custom cabinets eliminate all of those issues. You can equip your island with a compartment for your waste or put your trash-and-recycling bins under the sink. Whatever you do, it’s a feature you’ll use every single day, so make sure to make it convenient!
When upgrading your kitchen, the sky's the limit, but these above mentioned upgrades are practical for every family and every pocket. And, they will revive your kitchen and turn it into your favourite room in the house.
