Recently, Houzz reported that 45% of all kitchen renovations involve changing the layout of the room. We do a lot of kitchen upgrades and kitchen additions here in the Milton area, and that statistic certainly reflects what we see locally. One of the primary reasons people upgrade their kitchen is to achieve a room that meets their needs better. That often means changing the kitchen layout.
What are the most common kitchen layout issues?
Number one on the list of common kitchen layout issues is an inefficient workflow. This means if you have to go way over here to one side of the room to gather ingredients, then back to the sink to clean them – using an undersized countertop for prep – before having to then move everything again to cook – while searching for pans and utensils that could be anywhere – the odds are that what you’re going to make for dinner is DoorDash.
Eliminate the hassle and bring the joy back into cooking by having your Milton kitchen designer create a layout that makes cooking fast, fun and simple. Storage is a key area that can make your kitchen a lot better without requiring major structural changes to the kitchen. Houzz reports that 43% of kitchen upgrades include major structural changes such as reinforcing floors or raising ceilings; included in this total is upgrades to HVAC, plumbing, and appliances as well.
Step One to Your New Kitchen
If you’re planning a 2024 or 2025 kitchen upgrade, the best way to get started on the process is to carefully and objectively examine how well your current kitchen layout is working. What makes it easy for you to prepare, cook, enjoy, and clean up after meals? What impedes this process? Is it easy for you to find all of the ingredients you need for a meal? Are your cooking supplies organized in a logical way? What about appliances you only use once in a while – can you get to them without it becoming a major production? The answers to these questions will help your kitchen designer create a better space for you.
