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More Kitchen Storage Creativity
This blog builds upon the kitchen de-cluttering ideas we've already discussed, and will hopefully get you geared up for finding those underutilized areas of your kitchen that can be harnessed for maximum functionality. Even if you have a large kitchen, these ideas can help keep it open, organized, and original.
Maximizing Storage Space in Your Kitchen
Kitchen cabinets and countertops seem to be magnets for clutter, especially in small kitchens where there isn’t a lot of space. The following are kitchen storage ideas that make use of sometimes underutilized space to help you organize clutter. Implementing some of these in your kitchen design can leave you with a functional kitchen you’re proud to call your own.
Brightening Up Your Kitchen
If your kitchen is dark, cramped, and closed off, it’s
Outdoor Kitchens: Adding to the Basics
Begin your outdoor kitchen by creating cooking and food prep areas. With these elements plus an outdoor seating or dining area, you’re all set to enjoy a meal in the outdoors. Here are some other things you might consider adding to your outdoor kitchen to expand its usefulness!
Outdoor Kitchens: Start with the Basics
An outdoor kitchen is a great addition to your home. In the summer months, cooking outdoors allows you to decrease extra cooling loads on your air conditioning that comes from heat created in your kitchen (from turning on the oven, etc). Outdoor kitchens also provide a great transitions space that connects you and your home to your surrounding environment. Outdoor kitchens can be as useful and unique as their indoor counterparts—it’s all up to what you choose to include in the design!
Creating a Herb Garden in Your Kitchen
Have you thought about adding a small herb garden to your kitchen? This can be an easy way to add live plants to your green kitchen design, bringing in function, uniqueness, and wonderful aromas.
Adding Detail to Your Kitchen
It’s often the small touches in your kitchen design or remodel that give your space character and appeal. Here are some examples!
Improving Kitchen Flow
Some basic principles can ensure that your kitchen design or remodel increases the workability and lovability of your kitchen.
Zoning Your Kitchen
Because it is Thanksgiving week and the approaching feast is on all of our minds, we’re going to spend some blog-time talking about kitchens.When remodeling or designing a kitchen, it is crucial to think about layout. You've probably heard of a work triangle that designates the placement of the kitchen sink, stove, and refrigerator for convenience and functionality. This can be helpful in your kitchen layout. You should also think about zones in your kitchen and the flow between these zones. By identifying problems in or wish lists for specific zones of your kitchen, you can better tailor your kitchen to your needs.
Transforming and Tailoring Unused Front Yards
Home remodel in Bryan / College Station, by Stearns
Tailoring Homes and Communities (Part 2)
Custom home in Bryan / College Station, by Stearns
Tailoring Homes and Communities
Custom home in Bryan / College Station, by Stearns
Tailoring Rooms for Functionality & Comfort
Kitchen remodel in Bryan / College Station, by Stearns
Your Impact on Energy Use:Tip #5 Smart Heating + Cooling
Construction during a home remodel in Bryan / College