Have you been dreaming of a new kitchen? Are you frustrated trying to navigate your current space? You've come to the right place. The number one reason why homeowners in the DC Metro Area are deciding it's time to create their dream kitchen is that their current kitchen no longer fits their lifestyle or meets their needs. We frequently hear that kitchens don’t have enough storage capabilities, free countertop space, or cabinetry.  Other common reasons to renovate are outdated appearances, lack of room to move around, and poor ventilation. 

COVID-19 has drastically changed the way we view the spaces in our home. Even the traditional roles of the kitchen have been transformed. No longer does your kitchen only serve the basic functions of preparing and cooking meals. Kitchens now need to be multi-functional, serving as anything from classrooms and office spaces to cafés and coffeeshops. These new requirements make having adequate storage a non-negotiable to help ensure clean, clutter-free workspaces. In fact, the number one regret that homeowners have after renovating their kitchens is inadequate storage and not investing more in organizational amenities.  A well-designed kitchen is an organized kitchen.  That’s why we ask how you use your kitchen, what purposes you use it for, and who uses it the most often? We want to know what you like about your existing kitchen and what you want to change.  What needs to improve?  What will make your kitchen the true heart of your home and the envy of your neighborhood?

We help homeowners in the DC Metro Area maximize the space and functionality of their kitchen by often specifying pull out corner cabinets equipped with organizers that make pots, pans, small appliances, and other kitchen gadgets easily accessible. Our homeowners with smaller kitchen footprints or who demand more storage space appreciate the fact that drawers offer more storage space than cabinets. 

Another key to designing a kitchen that is beautiful yet also meets the functional needs of our homeowners is to create separate areas for meal prep, cooking, and storing food.  That’s why your kitchen designer will want to know who cooks, how often, and for how many.  Knowing this information enables the designer to create work areas that prevent family members from running into each other and to avoid placing items, such as an island, in a place that will inhibit traffic flow. 

We also find that poorly designed kitchens do not have adequate countertop space near the range, cooktop, or refrigerator. That’s why when designing a new kitchen, it is important to know how many family members prepare meals in order to specify the right amount of countertop space that allows more than one cook to work in the kitchen at the same time. There's nothing worse than having to dance around someone else working in the same space.

Proper positioning of appliances also contributes to traffic flow in a well-designed kitchen.  Many homeowners prefer dual ovens positioned horizontally instead of vertically to prevent bending down to use one of the ovens.  You also need to ensure there's adequate space for oven doors, dishwashers, and refrigerators to open freely so they don’t bump into anything. 

Leaving enough space for recycling containers is another essential in a well-designed kitchen that is often overlooked. Container size is dictated by how often the kitchen is used for cooking and for the number of family members in the home. Similarly, ventilation needs to be a priority, especially in open floor plan kitchens that connect to other rooms in the home. The ventilation solution should be capable of removing all odors, steam, and grease so it doesn't migrate to furniture, countertops, seating, or other areas of your home. 

How can you convert a kitchen that doesn't fit your lifestyle into one that makes every day special?  Give us a call at 240-821-5257 or make an appointment to visit one of our showrooms in Kensington, Beltsville, or Cumberland, MD and let us show you how we can transform your existing kitchen into a space that dreams are made of!