5 Personal Benefits of Remodeling Your Kitchen

The kitchen is one of the most used spaces in many homes. It is where meals are made, families gather, and the day's activities are discussed. As such, the kitchen is a popular room to remodel — with many homeowners looking for ways to improve the space's flow, the room's functionality, and the kitchen's overall feel.

Remodeling a kitchen is more than simply swapping old appliances for shiny new ones. It is about creating a space that meets the specific needs of the people living within the home. In this guide, learn about the five personal benefits of a kitchen remodel and how something as simple as installing a new faucet can improve day-to-day life.

1: Decreasing Stress Around Mealtimes

With busy schedules and unique dietary needs, mealtimes can become a stressful experience in many homes. While there is no way to increase the number of hours in a day, there are ways to upgrade the kitchen to decrease the stress felt around mealtime prep.

The following are all examples of how a kitchen remodel could equate to less day-to-day stress:

• Adding easy-to-use appliances: From a handy new food processor to a toaster oven that makes baking simple, sometimes the best remodeling choices are investing in new appliances that cut down on the time it takes to make popular meals.
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  Upgrading fridge space: The fridge can quickly become a chaotic mess in a home with numerous dietary needs. Investing in a new refrigerator with extra space and improved shelving and drawers can make it easier for the whole family to store the fresh foods they need to stick to their dietary plan.
• Organizing pantries and cabinets: After a long day at the office, the last thing anyone wants to do is dig through a cluttered pantry or cabinet in search of a box of pasta. With simple organizational upgrades, cabinets and pantries can be transformed into a well-structured space. Drawer organizers, food storage containers, and other items can create dedicated areas for each food type.
• Offering hot water on demand: From a soothing cup of hot tea to a fast meal of instant soup, installing a dedicated hot water faucet can cut down on prep time for simple drinks and meals. These simple faucets are installed directly alongside the standard kitchen faucet, and piping hot water is ready with one quick flip of a lever.

These are just a few ways a kitchen remodel can help create a more seamless experience around mealtime prep. The result is that the kitchen is no longer a place of stress.

2: Increasing Daily Productivity

Family members run around the house daily, busy with day's activities. With creative but simple upgrades, a kitchen can help improve everyone's daily productivity without added effort.

For example, adding a water filter faucet can make it easy for everyone to quickly fill up reusable water bottles before heading to work, school, or sports practice. Upgrading storage options can make it easier for everyone to find their items, such as lunch bags, to-go cups, and snacks. Installing new outlets with built-in USB charge ports can ensure that everyone's devices are charged and ready to go each morning. A new built-in island can make it easier to tackle daily meal prep.

The options for creating a more productive space are endless. The goal should be to think through every family member's daily routine and look for ways that kitchen upgrades can make these tasks easier.

3: Improving Family Safety

When multiple people are working in the kitchen at once, it can create a safety hazard. It is easy to trip over one another while dangerous items are in use, such as knives and hot stoves. The result can be a catastrophic accident.

A kitchen remodel is the perfect time to consider improving the space's safety. By adding simple features, the workflow of the room can be optimized, allowing everyone to work together in the kitchen without creating dangerous bottlenecks.

For example, installing a pot filler above the stove eliminates the need for lugging heavy pots of water from one side of the kitchen to the other. Instead, a pot can be filled on the stove with a simple turn of a handle. This cuts down on the potential for a major spill and potential slip.

Other ideas for improving family safety include the following:

• Adding a dedicated workspace for chopping, dicing, and cutting. By installing a butcher block countertop in a low-traffic area, those working with knives will be out of the way of foot traffic.
• Placing skid-proof mats around sinks and stoves. Rather than relying on traditional rugs, which can slip underfoot, upgrade to rugs with rubber bottoms.
• Investing in a no-slip step stool. Many kitchens feature cabinets that are difficult to reach. Rather than climbing on countertops or standing on tiptoe, a step stool can make it safer to pull items out of overhead cabinets.

4: Embracing Personal Style

A kitchen should be far more than utilitarian. A kitchen should be a reflection of personal style. It is the perfect room for homeowners to express themselves and add fun, unique design upgrades.

When remodeling the kitchen, consider all of the following ideas which can help turn a bland space into a creative oasis:

• A colorful wall mural: Pull out the paint and consider adding a colorful mural to a large kitchen wall. A mural is a great way to let creativity shine and to implement something unique into the space.
• Bold and unique fixtures: There are countless trendy fixtures available today, and choosing bold faucets and accessories is the perfect way to express personal style in the kitchen. From large farmhouse sinks to matte black pre-rinse faucets, shopping for new fixtures is the ideal way to update the style of the space.
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  Patterned tile: Backsplashes are the perfect place to add a little flair to the kitchen. Patterned tiles are increasingly popular picks with their colorful expressions of art.
• A living wall of herbs: For the nature enthusiast, adding a living wall or shelf of plants is the perfect way to upgrade the kitchen. Not only will this help express a personal love of the great outdoors, but by choosing edible herbs, the living wall can also provide a fresh touch to mealtimes.

5: Providing the Ultimate Entertainment Space

For those who love to entertain friends, a kitchen remodel offers the perfect opportunity to transform the room from simply a place to prepare food to an area to gather with friends. Through a few additions and changes to the flow of the kitchen, what was once simply a place to cook can become the perfect place to gather with friends.

Adding a countertop with seating that opens up to the kitchen will allow homeowners to prepare delicious food and drinks while hanging out with friends. This is perfect for hosting dinner parties or for informal gatherings.

Implementing a dedicated beverage fridge or on-tap draft wall for the beverage enthusiast can turn the kitchen into the perfect evening hangout. Add a comfortable seating area and enjoy an at-home bar experience.

Find Kitchen Upgrades With Kingston Brass

Kingston Brass carries quality kitchen products in the latest styles and designs, whether for a simple remodeling project or a complete kitchen overhaul. Shop kitchen sinks, faucets, accessories, and more through their online store. When browsing Kingston Brass' extensive catalog, homeowners can access the ultimate kitchen inspiration. From sleek and modern pieces to elegant and traditional designs, there is something to match any homeowner's preference and budget. Personalize the kitchen today with Kingston Brass.