Five Can't-Miss Features for Your Kitchen Remodel

A kitchen remodel offers endless ways to make the space your own. To help you plan, we have zeroed in on five areas you should not miss. Focus on these and your kitchen will go from standard to standout.

1. Islands

Great for gatherings and hardworking every day, an island can be the perfect centerpiece. Adding or upgrading one enhances the whole kitchen.

• Built-in cabinets, drawers or shelves add storage.
• A countertop overhang adds seating.
• In an open plan, an island defines the kitchen while connecting it to the living area.
• Many clients add a cooktop, main sink or prep sink for a setup that fits how they cook.

Learn more in why kitchen island design matters.

2. Countertops

Beautiful countertops leave an impression and can give your kitchen a major facelift, even if they are the only thing you update. Compare all your options in our countertop materials guide.

Quartz has become one of the most popular choices, giving granite a run for its money with competitive pricing, beautiful designs and durable, low-maintenance performance. Read more in Countertop Corner: Quartz Edition.

3. Enhanced Storage

Storage is often hard to come by, especially in older homes.

• Deep drawers hold large pots, pans and small appliances without stacking.
• Dividers and sliders customize drawers to your needs.
• Pull-out trash and recycling bins in the island or near the sink keep bins out of sight.

Planning storage at the start of a remodel makes everyday life more efficient and organized.

4. Cabinets

Cabinets take up much of the kitchen, so do not overlook them. Custom and semi-custom cabinets let you create a new layout or modify your current one, with well-fitted spaces for the appliances you have or plan to add. If you mainly want a new look on a budget, painting and new hardware can go a long way. See kitchen cabinet trends.

5. Lighting

Lighting sets the mood and affects how comfortable and safe the kitchen is to work in.

• Function first: under-cabinet lighting and bright overhead fixtures make it easier to read recipes, cut safely, carry hot dishes and spot spills.
• Task areas: light the sink and any dark corners, for late-night dishes or a calm early-morning glow.
• Style: add a statement fixture over the table or pendants over the island, and do not be afraid to mix and match.

Upgrade Your Kitchen With Award-Winning Designers

Voted Best Kitchen and Bath Remodeler year after year, our team can upgrade specific areas of your kitchen or manage a complete remodel from floor to ceiling. Browse our kitchen remodel projects, then call Tracy Tesmer Design and Remodeling at 678-450-1700 or contact us online.