How to Plan Your Custom Kitchen Layout

If you're considering a complete kitchen renovation, then it would be worthwhile to map out where every piece of your new kitchen will be placed. According to a 2021 Kelly Blue Book report, 62% of people who are planning to upgrade or remodel their homes said they plan to upgrade or do a complete remodel of their kitchen. A custom design for the space where you cook and host can ease your mind and provide maximum comfort. Here are some basic considerations to keep in mind when you plan out your custom remodel in Ann Arbor.

Order of Design

Every aspect of a custom kitchen needs to be properly laid out and designed to the last detail. The blueprint of your dream kitchen should contribute to the functionality of the space. The placement of larger appliances should be one of the first considerations made during a remodel. Making major adjustments to the room after deciding on the placement of your stove or fridge will only make the process more difficult to navigate. A popular kitchen addition like a backsplash is best incorporated after your kitchen counters are placed since your counters are a foundational piece of the heart of the home.

Functional Arrangement

It's helpful to decide on a formula of sorts that contributes to easy navigation of your kitchen space. Cooking dinner for a large gathering of people requires a lot of moving around to cook, re-arrange, and clean. Keeping a logical placement of cookware will ease the physical tedium of dinner parties. For example, installing cabinet drawers for cookware to the left and right of your cooking station at a reasonable elevation will save you unnecessary energy that lower cabinets at varying distances would take. Placing utensils, spices, ingredients, and other kitchenware to their closest destination of usage will also save you time. Some other simple solutions include placing the trash next to the sink via a roll-out cabinet or keeping your utensil drawer next to the dishwasher.

Your family's kitchen is often the center of activity in your home, so it is vital to your comfort that every aspect of it caters to your needs. Schedule a consultation with us at Forward Design Build Remodel in Ann Arbor, Michigan to learn how we can meet your kitchen custom design needs.

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