Keep your eye on healthy, more functional kitchen
The kitchen has always been the most popular gathering place, the heart of the home. Since people is staying at home more frequently, many wonder what improvements they can make to their homes to adjust to the new normal.
As people move forward, there are several kitchen features that may be more important now if they plan to remodel a kitchen.
Super pantries
Even if they are not the hoarding type, due to recent circumstances and seeing empty shelves in stores, people may have realized that they just don’t have enough room to store all their food, paper towels, toilet paper, cleaning supplies, pet food and recyclables. Welcome to the super pantry, a large, organized walk-in closet possibly with a sink and workspace.
Ask your contractor how you can incorporate a super pantry in your kitchen remodel. You may be able to reconfigure your space or borrow space from an adjoining closet or room. If you can’t accommodate a super pantry, there are many built-in pantry cabinets to keep food and supplies organized.
Focus on healthy home
Many kitchen design trends come and go. For several years popular kitchen styles have been farmhouse, transitional (a blending of old and new) and contemporary. Many homeowners, especially younger ones, are increasingly interested in a focus on health, technology and sustainability (green or eco-friendly) when remodeling or custom building.
Countertops that are good for you
Nobody likes germs. Many countertops are porous, and bacteria, mold, mildew, stains and odor hide and flourish. Quartz for the past few years has been the most popular countertop surface. Some quartz manufacturers and solid-surface companies add an antibacterial agent to combat norovirus and E. coli germs. Sealed granite helps keep bacteria away, while marble, a popular high-end countertop option, is porous and requires regular maintenance.
Here comes copper
Copper, a green-building material, is naturally antibacterial. The EPA has confirmed that copper is the first solid metal to possess antimicrobial properties effective in killing harmful bacteria on contact. Consider a copper farmhouse kitchen sink, an elegant feature with rustic charm.
Everybody is looking forward to better times. Many home design features originated from past disease outbreaks. It’s too early to tell what home design innovations will come from the COVID-19 pandemic. Whether you plan to do minor or whole house renovations, a healthy home is an important consideration when remodeling.