When you’re building a custom home, picking out special features is half the fun. For a room as functional as a kitchen, the sky is truly the limit! Here are some of our favorite ideas to dress your kitchen up and bring a pro kitchen experience to your home.
Flooring
Tile has long been the standard for kitchens. It’s not a bad idea; tile is affordable, functional, and fits into just about any aesthetic. But when you have a custom canvas, why not get creative?
Hardwood floors are a great idea for a kitchen! Not only are they easy to clean (when properly maintained), but the warmth they add to a room is very fitting for a kitchen, especially a dine-in one. Polished concrete is another great choice; its modern appeal and durability are perfect for both upscale kitchens and families.
Concealed Appliances
Love your cabinets? What if everything in your kitchen looked like that? Custom homes allow you to conceal appliances like a dishwasher, refrigerator, and even microwaves behind exteriors that seamlessly blend into your cabinet design. It’s great for an unobtrusive look.
Extra Refrigeration
Speaking of refrigeration, who says you only need one fridge? A second fridge for a specific use is a great idea. How about a countertop fridge for easy access to fresh ingredients for cooking? Or an in-bar minifridge filled with drinks for guests to enjoy?
Sink With Built-in Cutting Board
Chefs treat their counter like a desk, and like a desk, all of your tools should be easily within reach. A popular option for cooks in a custom kitchen is an integrated cutting board over the sink. Often – but not always – made to fit, this cutting board can transfer from the counter to rails over the sink, allowing you to easily scoop peels, pits, and other unusables into the sink with minimal fuss.
Built-Ins
Built-ins are about as custom as you can get, and a custom home kitchen is the perfect place for them. While your cabinets will likely be less specific, you can easily build in specific use spaces like a wine rack, spice rack, or a bar area.
Speaking of a bar area, that’s the perfect place to really flex your creativity with a built-in tap for drinks or an overhead spout for rinsing or filling glasses.
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