
How to Maximize Space in Your Kitchen Through Small Remodeling Projects
Kitchen Remodeling Aug 21
It is said that the kitchen is the heart of the home. But, if your kitchen feels cramped, you may dread having to work in this space, which can take away from your love of your home. Luckily, there are a few small kitchen remodeling projects that can be done to maximize space in a small kitchen and make your kitchen more functional. Here are three ways you can maximize space in your kitchen without having to gut, expand and completely remodel it.
Look for Pieces that are Multi - Functional

When you are remodeling your kitchen, look for pieces that are multi-functional. For example, many people put an island in the center of their kitchen. This provides them with additional work space. But, the space below the countertop is dead, wasted-space. Instead of a plain island, look for one that has cabinets below it that can be used for storage or one that has a wine rack and wine fridge. Multi-functional pieces allow you to utilize the space in your kitchen for more than one function, which is ideal if you don't have much space to work with.
Pick Properly-Sized Appliances
A large refrigerator may be a great addition to your dream kitchen, but it can be overwhelming if you don't have much space to work with. It can stick out and block walkways or it may limit your cabinet space, as you have to keep space clear so the doors can swing up and close. And while an over-sized six burner stove is trendy, it can take away from countertop space if you don't have the space for such an appliance. If you have a smaller kitchen in Woodhaven MI, it is important that you select appliances that are properly-sized to keep from overwhelming your kitchen and ensure that it is functional for your needs.
Take Your Cabinets to the Ceiling
The last way that you can maximize the space in your kitchen is to install cabinets that go all the way to the ceiling. This gives you more cabinet space, which is often lacking in small kitchens. Additionally, these types of cabinets are very trendy right now. Long, lean kitchen cabinets create an optical illusion of taller ceilings, which can help to open up your kitchen and make it look larger. If you don't have enough cabinet space in your kitchen, swapping out the cabinets with ones that extend to your ceiling during a kitchen remodeling project can give you the space you need. Remodeling a kitchen can be expensive. As such, many people deal with cramped and nonfunctional kitchens because they don't think they can afford to remodel their kitchen and make it more functional. However, there are a few minor changes that can be made that can greatly increase the efficiency of your kitchen. Adding multi-functional pieces to your kitchen, installing properly-sized appliances and selecting cabinets that go all the way to the ceiling can make your kitchen feel larger and give you more space to work with. Whether you live in Woodhaven MI or Detroit, one thing is for certain, maximizing your homes potential is crucial to adding value to it. Remake or remodel your bathroom and/or kitchen today with Kurtis Kitchen & Bath. Find us online at https://www.kurtiskitchen.com/, visit our showrooms in Clarkston, Livonia, Royal Oak, Woodhaven, and Utica MI, or call us at 1-888-Kurtis-1.
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From start to finish Kurtis was a great company to work with. From the initial contact and design concept with Gregory Holster to the cabinet drop off team, the install team led by project manager Jeff Tuomi and the countertop company, the project was on time and all work was performed beyond expectations. This was greatly appreciated seeing as it was completed on December 23. All the people involved were professional and did an excellent job.
Shanna was our project consultant. Picking out cabinets along with counters can be somewhat overwhelming but her knowledge & experience helped us make the right decisions. Dylan & Juwan unloaded truck & Dylan check off ship ticket to make sure all boxes were accounted for. Courteous & pleasant to talk to…nice job of stacking everything neatly in our garage. We couldn't be more pleased with the service & so happy with our kitchen
We recently worked with Lauren on cabinetry for a master bathroom renovation. She was great to work on the design and selections. Lauren was efficient and responsive from cabinet selection through ordering. Our overall installation was smooth. We had some unforeseen circumstances impacting our ability to accept delivery of our cabinets on the initial agreed upon date. Kurtis was very accommodating in rescheduling delivery given our project challenges. We couldn't be happier with our cabinets for this project.
We had complete renovations to our kitchen and main bathroom. From start to finish, the design with Shanna was exactly what we asked for and Jeff stayed on top of the renovations, communicating each step of the way. Every worker was professional and the final product is elegant and functional. We were very happy with Kurtis and would choose Shanna and Jeff again.
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