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Having a nice kitchen is part of having a nice house because it is often the place families spend most of their time. When we choose to remodel our kitchen, it is without doubt an overwhelming though. However, some people will argue that it is always worth the extra elbow grease to get things done just the way you want them. After all, you will likely only have to remodel it once, so it is good to do it as soon as possible.

Here are some of the reasons you should take on the project of remodeling your kitchen area.

1. One of the most common reasons people choose to work on their kitchen for a remodeling project is to get the most amount of functionality of it. If you have a large family you will likely want a lot of space to multi-task while cooking, or at the very least so that it isn’t crowded in that area when people walk by. Having an organized kitchen with all your needs in one place makes it so much easier to get work done, and provide the necessary cooking for you and your family.

2. It has been found that a large majority of accidents in the home happen in the kitchen, so choosing to renovate the area could not only reduce the number of incidents, but also improve your ability to move around. Unfortunately, it is a common event for hot water to get spilled or excess steam to build up from the stove, and improving that space would likely give it a better ventilation system as well. Even something as simple as adjusting the height of the countertops could prevent back injuries from having to lift and bend down to cabinets.

3. These days, when people have guests over a common gathering place is in the kitchen. By doing some simple changes to the area it could make it much easier to entertain guests and socialize in the area, too. Creating better pathways inside the kitchen makes it more accessible for guests and family members to get around during a party or other events.

4. If you have been thinking about moving into a new house, the kitchen could make all the difference in the world when it comes to new buyers. According to retailers, it is one of the major selling points that could allow your property to be sold right away as opposed to spending months on the market. Having a gorgeous kitchen is one of the highest contributors in convincing potential customers that this is the right house for them to buy.

5. Choosing to open up the kitchen and have it connect with other rooms is another reason people like to remodel that part of the house. When you or a family member spend a lot of time cooking, it can set up some barriers that make it more difficult to interact, but having those pathways open can make it much more pleasurable. Especially if there is a family room adjacent to the area, an open kitchen makes it possible to watch TV or talk to others inside the household while getting work done and preparing meals.

6. Creating bigger and better storage areas is another motivator for remodeling the kitchen area. Over the years, living in one home a family can accumulate a lot of kitchenware, dishes or items that are brought out for certain times of year for holidays. You might be surprised just how much neater your kitchen becomes after you put in some extra cabinets and shelves, and this makes the overall experience inside the home much easier.


Written by Mike Wolfe of Mike Wolfe Construction. Mike and his crew offer the best service for home improvement in Columbia, MO has to offer!