Top 5 Seattle Kitchen Remodel Ideas
Create a great room
Many older homes in Seattle have retained the original layout, including the quaint, utilitarian kitchen. Today, however, homeowners desire a more modern kitchen, one that includes the living area to form an expanded great room. Annexing space from adjacent rooms to expand the kitchen, moving cabinets and repositioning appliances can completely transform a cramped kitchen into a cook’s paradise. A great room allows for gracious cooking and entertaining space, while maintaining a natural flow to the rest of the home. The open floor plan includes family and guests to be part of the activity in the kitchen.
Create distinct work zones
For homeowners that enjoy cooking, creating a cook-friendly kitchen layout can not only make cooking and clean up more efficient, but more relaxing and pleasant, too. Reconfigure your kitchen into distinct stations devoted to food prep, cooking, storage and clean up creates an easy and seamless work flow. Also, depending on your space, you may consider other zones dedicated to a specific activity - such as a baking pantry, home office or homework station, that will make your kitchen unique and perfectly suited to you and your family.
Kitchen island
If your Seattle kitchen is blessed with abundant space, adding a kitchen island is a wonderful addition. Islands create a natural gathering place in the home and are highly functional. They can significantly add counter space for food prep and cooking, they can contain a prep sink, an additional range, and even under-counter storage or a wine refrigerator. Bar stool seating allows for inviting conversation and entertaining guests while you cook.
Small kitchens can have design challenges, but even with a smaller space, you don’t have to compromise style or functionality! It is possible to have a modified island even in small space. Also, a peninsula or a mobile unit such as a wheeled butcher block can serve the same purpose as an island and takes up less space.
Customize your space
No matter what you choose to do for your kitchen remodel, make sure that the remodel suits you. Customizing your kitchen can improve functionality, efficiency and be more enjoyable to live with. For example, a spice niche for the avid cook, a dedicated appliance garage to keep the countertops clear, or rollout drawers in deep cabinets to make kitchen appliances more accessible are great ways to add personal touches to your space. Also, if your kitchen has unique architectural elements, like a tin ceiling or a large picture window over the sink, have your designer help you highlight those unique characteristics that will add overall value to your home.
Easy Kitchen Updates
Even if you’re not looking to do a major Seattle kitchen remodel, it is still possible to create a fresh and updated look without changing the footprint of your kitchen. Especially in older homes, homeowners often want to keep the charm of the older kitchen, but lose the outdated feel and gain more functionality. Kitchen updates such as replacing your kitchen cabinets, upgrading your countertops, installing new, energy-efficient appliances, or even applying a new coat of paint and new hardware can breathe new life into your kitchen.
