5 Functional Features to Include in Your Next Kitchen Remodel

When remodeling your kitchen, it can be easy to get carried away with all the intricate design choices like colors, flooring, back splashes, and all the other things to make through the process. And while these are all important decisions that should be considered carefully, I would like to share with you here 5 different features that you can include in your next kitchen remodel that will not only enhance your kitchen design but will also improve functionality.

Hidden Trash Can

A trashcan is almost always an eyesore, especially in a beautifully remodeled kitchen! Having your trash can be hidden by incorporating a pull out trash can into your cabinetry can provide several functional benefits. Keeping the trash can in your cabinetry means that it will be much closer to your prep/cooking area as well as neatly concealing any not so great smells or visuals. 

Corner Pantry

Storage of any type is one of the biggest commodities you have in a kitchen. A corner pantry is a great way to use an area that is easily overlooked. From pull out drawers for under countertops to a full walk in space, including a corner pantry in your kitchen cabinetry will give you ample storage space.

Under Cabinet Lighting

Under cabinet lighting can drastically improve functionality in your kitchen. Having lighting built in under your cabinets provides lighting in dim areas where you cook and prepare your food. This both increases safety and efficiency when using your kitchen.

Pot Filler

While a pot filler might seem high-end and luxurious, it can make cooking much easier. Most often placed above your cooktop, having a pot filler installed means you no longer have to carry heavy pots of water across your kitchen, risking spills. It is also a great addition if you often have more than one chef cooking in your kitchen at a time, allowing someone to fill their pot while another uses the sink.

Hands-Free Faucet

This is by far the easiest feature to implement in your kitchen but is absolutely no less functional! It is easy to get messy hands when cooking, and a hands-free faucet allows you to easily turn on and off the faucet without making a bigger mess to clean.

The functionality of your kitchen is one of the biggest factors in the enjoyment you have when cooking and preparing food for those you love. From hidden trash cans to pot fillers, these are all great features that you can seamlessly incorporate into any design you may want that will improve your kitchen functionality.