If you have a big family, your kitchen remodel should include enough space and features that the kitchen will be comfortable, functional, and family-friendly. You can easily create a kitchen that is more than just a place for cooking and eating, but also a sociable place where the family gathers. Here are some great tips from our experts on a kitchen remodel for a big family:
Create an Adaptable Layout
The perfect layout is key in a kitchen remodel for a large family. An open floor plan with a central kitchen island ensures you’ll have enough space for everyone to move around in the kitchen, while also creating a central gathering space for family members to eat, study, or just hang out. Including space for ample storage and countertops will guarantee you have enough room for food prep and kitchen appliances without sacrificing the gathering space you’ve created with the island.
Consider the Cooks
If more than one person in your family routinely uses the kitchen for cooking, you should design a space that meets everyone’s cooking needs. You should also consider the ages of your children so that you can make sure that the food prep and cooking areas are safe for everyone. The refrigerator, microwave, and other safe-to-use appliances should be on the edges of the kitchen layout, where the stove, knives, and dangerous appliances are out of reach.
Use Durable, Low-Maintenance Surfaces
Your kitchen countertops and surfaces should be durable, low-maintenance, and easy to clean. You can avoid sticky handprints and stained surfaces by using materials like quartz, soapstone, or granite. You should also consider low-maintenance kitchen flooring, like vinyl planks or tiles, or ceramic, concrete, or porcelain tiles.
Create Plenty of Storage Opportunities
If you don’t have a kitchen pantry, you’ll need to ensure generous storage opportunities elsewhere. This allows you to keep large, heavy items out of reach of children, and gives you more counter space for cooking and food prep. Plan your storage carefully so that dangerous items like knives and glassware are out of reach, but frequently used items are at eye-level.
If you’re ready to get started on your kitchen remodel in Arizona, come see us at Southwest Kitchen & Bath. Just visit our showroom, call us at (520) 531-9187, or fill out our online form to get started.