Jefferey Pouros
As such, whether your passion is hosting weekend dinner parties or whipping up four-course meals for friends and family, you’ll want to consider these fabulous features and amenities in your future kitchen design plan: In today’s growing home appliance market, there is an astonishing amount of options to choose from. Even more, desired by chefs is a steam combination oven and warming drawer. Induction cooktops never get hot to the touch since the heat is transferred through a magnetic field. If you love to entertain, you can’t go wrong with convenient appliances like an ice maker, a hot/cold water dispenser, or a beverage cooler. Consider double sided prep bowls, which allow you to gather ingredients—ready to grab and throw into your recipe.
Use one side for prepping food and the other to store utensils during cooking, or to soak your knives and keep them safely out of the way. Choose an oversized double bowl sink that can serve a similar purpose. If you have prized glassware or collectibles that you want to display, you’ll want to make sure to incorporate accent lighting into your kitchen design plan. If you love to bake but don’t want to break your back every time you need to get out your heavy mixer, consider adding a custom cabinet with a pull-out tray made especially for your critical appliance. Walk-in pantries are designed to provide a dedicated, stand-alone place to store food and supplies. ‘At home’ chefs, like professional ones, need accessibility to power to whip up their delicious creations and confections.
Make sure to strategically plan the placement of your kitchen outlets—knowing where you will use your small countertop appliances. Think about where you can conveniently charge your phone, tablet, and other mobile devices—away from food preparation areas. Multi-height countertops are a great solution that features various surfaces with different heights so everyone can feel comfortable using the kitchen. Consider adding a lower counter, to operate as your “baking zone.” Designed just for your height, this custom countertop will save your back when you roll out dough and work with confections.
Finally, not only do multi-tiered countertops add visual interest to your kitchen but they can also help preserve the resale value of your home. Adding French doors or a sliding glass wall to your backyard or patio expands your space for entertaining while letting in abundant, natural light—not to mention the perfect spot to enjoy your morning coffee or afternoon glass of wine.
If you know you’ll be moving trays of food, beverages, and other items back and forth between the two spaces, be sure you’ve planned a clear path from the indoors to the outdoors. Make it uniquely yours by letting Progressive Design Build remodel it to your exact specifications.
