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10 Reasons Why You Need a New Kitchen

On the fence about whether to give your kitchen a makeover? Don’t panic, we’ve outlined 10 great reasons why getting a new kitchen is a must.

1. Increases the value of your home

Re-doing your kitchen can significantly increase the value of your home, and your chances of someone buying it, especially if it is currently outdated and falling apart.

2. Your kitchen is a mess

It’s untidy, and there’s nowhere to put things. You start moving things that don’t fit to other parts of the house, which creates even more chaos.

3. You can’t stand being in it

Almost everything in your kitchen is old, and not too stylish. A modern makeover would help you love your kitchen again.

4. No space

If your family is constantly squeezing past and bumping into each other, it is time to expand. An article from prosourcewholesale.com says, “The National Kitchen and Bath Association recommends that the width of a walkway in a kitchen be at least 36 inches wide, your work space aisle should be at least 42 inches if just one of you will be cooking and 48 inches if there’s two of you.”

5. Energy efficient/good for environment

Using old-fashioned appliances can be a waste of money. Even a simple fix like adding a skylight could help save hundreds on your energy bill. Some things are simply outdated!

6. Changing lifestyle

Your needs are different from the last owner’s. Perhaps they didn’t have a large family, as opposed to your five kids. Maybe they didn’t have a dog either. Or, maybe your own lifestyle has changed since you first bought the house.

7. Special needs/accessibility

If anyone in the house is special needs, a new kitchen can accommodate them without a hassle. Many older models are not cognizant of accessibility.

8. Broken, ugly, or inefficient cabinets

Some cabinets and features (such as a lazy suzan) lose functionality with age. Sometimes, they simply don’t look nice. Upgrading to a sleek, modern look is exactly what you need to give your kitchen a new feel.

9. Bad flow

This ties in with having no space. Does it feel like your kitchen is inefficient to cook in? Is the dishwasher too far away from the sink? Are there not enough countertops by the cooking area? Bad flow can increase your stress and waste time while cooking. Upgrade to a new, well-planned out kitchen with updated appliances.

10. The countertops are scratched, stained, and/or cracked

Nothing ruins a great kitchen like stained, damaged countertops. Instead, go for brand new quartz or marble countertops! Many of our options are quite beautiful, and you don’t have to break the bank to do it, either.

 

Now you know you want a brand new kitchen that’ll last you 20+ years. The next step is emailing us! We’ll help you build your dream kitchen in no time. Not only will you enjoy a new, sleek look, but your home’s value will rise as well, an investment worth making.

6 Clever IKEA Storage Solutions for Your Kitchen

When your kitchen is clean and organized, you feel like you can finally breathe. Here are 6 creative ways to solve your storage problems using real IKEA products.

1. RASKOG Rolling Cart

Small rolling carts can be used to group small items and extra pantry items together. What’s special about the RASKOG cart from IKEA is that it can roll into small spaces, therefore maximizing kitchen storage space. It is also surprisingly sturdy for its size.

Black Raskog cart could be useful to move your cooking supplies around the kitchen.   You could use it as fruit and bread storage on a kitchen.

Photos by digsdigs.com

2. BILLY Bookcase

Using this bookcase, you can create a DIY kitchen island perfect for storing your favorite cookbooks, snacks, and other supplies. Add extra Billy bookcases in the kitchen as shelf storage for anything else you may want easy access to.

DIY Kitchen Island. This kitchen island is composed of an IKEA butcher block and three BILLY bookcases. You can also give the island a more custom look with moulding and beadboard on the side. See more details    Image result for billy bookshelves kitchen island

Photos by nowathomemom.com

3. Custom-Built Cabinets

When you ask us to renovate  your kitchen, we can custom build the cabinets you want. Cabinets can even be doubled up as a credenza for displaying your finest china and silverware.

Photos by nalleshouse.com

4. MOSLANDA Picture Ledges and RAJTAN Jars

IKEA MOSLANDA picture ledges can be both spice holders and art displays.  If you want the ledges to look even more organized and beautiful, place RAJTAN jars in them. Just make sure the sizing is right before you buy.

If you have enough flavors to fill an entire pantry (like this homeowner) don't take up valuable storage space on things that could double as wall art. IKEA picture ledges provide ample area for all of your spices and look pretty to boot. See more at DuhBe »     Related image

Photos by DuhBe and iheartplanners respectively.

5. GRUNDTAL pieces

It’s important to organize utensils by function. GRUNDTAL pieces from IKEA can be combined to utilize backsplash space with this unique utensil holder.

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Photo by IKEA

6. SEKTION DRAWERS

It’s smart to store your cookware in one organized drawers so that you don’t have to spend time looking for it anymore. Sektion pullout drawers are perfect for storing cookware and utensils easily. If you invite us to makeover your kitchen, we can customize the drawers to fit your specific needs.

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Photo by kitchen.laviesenior.com

Which solution was the best? Let us know in the comments down below! If you would like an IKEA kitchen of your dreams, contact us while there are still open spots. The IKEA sale (up to 20% off)  is going on NOW, so don’t wait until it’s too late.