Much like they have opinions on movies and restaurants, everyone has their own view of must-have features to put in a new kitchen. I tend to think that the scope of your kitchen remodeling project and your available budget dictates most of the terms. There’s a big difference between a dream kitchen and the best one you can build within your financial limitations.
Better Homes and Gardens has its own ideas of kitchen essentials. They include:
- Double Ovens
- Dishwasher in a Drawer
- Island Cooktop
- Commercial-Style Range
- Pot Filler
- Coffee Bar
- On-Counter Appliance Garage
- Corner Storage
- Deep Drawers
- Full Extension Drawers
- Divided Storage
- Stainless Steel Pot Rack
- Pot Rack/Stainless Backsplash
- Utensil Racks
- Tray Storage Cabinet
- Home Office Computer/TV
- Glass Cabinet Doors
- Built-In Refrigerator
- Ample Lighting
- Warming Drawer
- Bar Sink
- High-Style Faucet
- Trash and Recycling Area
What Items Do You Really Need?
It’s hard to argue with some of the Better Homes items. I know many people like having a computer in the kitchen to research recipes or knock out a few emails while bread is rising. But I don’t want my keyboard anywhere around flour.
I know having a coffee bar is to die for, and double ovens can save a family from counseling during the holidays. Deep drawers and divided storage can create and solve problems simultaneously.
I called a few friends and they suggested, in no particular order, an enameled Dutch oven, a stand mixer, marble rolling pin, cast iron skillet, professional chef’s knife, trash compactor, and reversible disposal unit.
Gourmet Spot calls hand mixers, toaster ovens, and coffee makers essential items while considering food processors, standing mixers, coffee grinders, and waffle irons as splurges. One person’s necessity is another person’s luxury.
Market Watch prefers a large kitchen with an island and energy-efficient appliances. Realty experts at the Mesquite Group say that consumers want walk-in pantries, kitchen islands, built-in microwave ovens, drinking water filtration systems, and custom storage for appliances. You can see trends in these lists. Traditional, large kitchens remain in the consumer’s eye and so are large dining rooms adjacent to food prep areas.
Which features seem indispensable to you? Why not share your list?
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Some of my kitchen must haves are:
-Cabinets that go all the way up to the ceiling — I hate the dust and stuff (including cats) that collect on the top of shorter cabinets.
-Undercabinet lighting — Used to think this was an unnecessary splurge until I discovered how much easier it is to cook when you can see.
-Sink faucet with the main faucet spray nozzle — This is so unbelieveably convenient.
- Built-in microwave — Why waste perfectly good counter space?
- Built-in dishwasher — a year without one taught me that it really is a time saving device.
- Multiple circuits and plenty of outlets — with more appliances needing to be plugged in, multiple circuits are a must-have.
I find that the more kitchen gear I have at hand, the longer it takes me to clean up after cooking. I like a simple, uncluttered kitchen. That being said…
garbage disposal
6 Burner Wolf
Water and Ice Dispensor in refer door.
Well it may just be us, but we think this is easy to answer! It all about going back to the basics and making sure that you, or your remodeler, use a moisture barrier like HardieBacker to help prevent from mildew and other water damage in your kitchen. Let’s face it, no one wants any additional items in their kitchen so make mildew fill uninvited to your next kitchen by using HardieBacker! Oh, and we think that Better Homes and Gardens hit a homerun with their list, but next on our list (after HardieBacker) would be a recycling unit and island cook top!
WOW!!
That is a big list. Some of those things sound nice but I don not think you have to have them.
Although I would not mind some of them.:)
The BH&G list is a little to extensive…do you really need a warming draw and double ovens? I thought we were supposed to be trending back towards smaller homes…
That is an intense list. I would like to know how often all those appliances that are sitting out on these huge kitchens actually get used. I think majority of them are just there to collect dust and never get used. I just want a huge starbucks barista machine in my kitchen and I’d be set.
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I think trash compactors should be on the list. It will help the users maintain their trash in an efficient manner.
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