Fall is almost upon us. That means shorter days, cooler nights, and the return of routines that keep most people hopping. Yes, we are talking about after-school extracurriculars, tutors, lessons, and more. Don’t let that chill you to the bone quite yet though.
A Kitchen Renovation Worth Falling For…
Create work space with sleek new kitchen counters
What does the arrival of Autumn mean for you? It is time to get a little more organized. You need to maximize your hours available in order to keep ahead of the curve. You might need to squeeze in the math tutor and swimming lessons on Tuesdays, and karate and piano on Mondays and Thursdays, but that doesn’t mean skipping meals. It just means getting more creative with what’s on offer in the kitchen and when.
How About A Crock Pot Meal?
Fall is the perfect time to dust off your crock pot. Crock pot meals can be set up in the morning and steaming hot and ready to fuel your evening activities before you have to fly out the door again. All it takes is a recipe or two, a kitchen counter, and an available outlet to plug it into. Your family will thank you for the home-cooked meal without the fuss of pulling it together at the end of the day.
Create more space where before there was none
Counter space a problem? Not enough outlets? You could easily purge your kitchen of unused appliances and plug in non-essential devices into other outlets in your home. Or it could be time to tackle that kitchen renovation you’ve been mulling over. A lack of counter space can be rectified with an innovative kitchen design. More electrical outlets can be added in strategic locations around your kitchen. And storage space can be created where you thought there was none. All of these changes are possible with the right design.
Lighten Up Fall Days with More Lighting
Don’t forget lighting while you are working on renovations. As winter approaches, less natural light is available, regardless of windows. Think about under-counter lighting. Don’t forget to add some lights above your cabinets too. Pot lights add great overall illumination, but chandeliers add pizzazz worthy of any space. Spotlights are great to highlight specific areas around the room as well—think active work spaces. Ultimately, all your lighting should work together to create a space you can work in, tackle homework at, or just relax in at the end of a long week.
Your home is your haven and the kitchen is the heart of any home. Make yours functional, beautiful, and a place to be proud of.
Don’t forget lighting when planning a kitchen renovation