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Hi all,
We are currently in the process of drawing up a plan for a sizable kitchen/living room remodel that will open up the kitchen and living room considerably. What are your kitchen must haves when it comes to appliances/lighting/plumbing/electrical/cabinets and countertops ect ect??
Also what are the things to avoid and steer clear of?
soft close/easy close hinges & drawer slides.
Original post comment below. What would you add or change?
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Cabinets with pull out drawers instead of shelves
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Softclose drawers.
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A rack to put pot lids in/on!
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Appliance garage in the pantry
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USB ports built into the electrical - maybe some kind of location specifically designed for charging devices
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Under cabinet lighting
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A built in spice rack - any real cook has LOTS of spices I think.
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Solid surface countertops. I prefer the "quartz" style over the granite because they're manufactures and typically require less care. Granite is supposed to be sealed regularly, last I checked.
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A LARGE pantry. It's never a bad thing to have a space to put your gadgets.
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Wood or tile flooring in a neutral shade. I would avoid the greys, personally, and go with a medium brown. It's popular now and is never really out of style. Maybe not the most popular option
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BIG sink. Hard to clean large pots in a sink that's only 8 inches deep.
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LOTS of electrical outlets along the counter for plugging kitchen gadgets into
What I would NOT put in:
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Just my .02... but do NOT put one of those microwaves that are in a drawer style. They're a pain in the ass to use and they're a bunch of money that could be used so much better somewhere else...
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"natural" stone products - the maintenance is a pain in the ass and cleaning those tiny wall tiles that are similar to a ledgestone SUCKS if you're trying to get grease/cooked food off of them. Kitchens can be beautiful AND practical.