The kitchen is the heart and soul of the home, the place where the family gathers, connects and refuels. However, if your kitchen still has appliances in orange, avocado or goldenrod, it's probably in dire need of a makeover! The Adair Design Center can help make your dream kitchen a reality and bring your cooking and dining experiences out of lost decades. Here are five definite signs your current kitchen is just too old and it’s time for custom home kitchen design:
1. Your Kitchen Only Fits One Cook
Kitchens of yesteryear often only allowed one person to move about comfortably. Today, with the evolution of innovative designs, roomy open concept kitchens are now possible. Now, everyone can gather together while the cook(s) and hosts work their magic. Why bump into one another in your old kitchen when today's open designs are big enough for a 70s retro dance party -- without the scary decor!
2. The Door Is the Only Opening
Claustrophobic kitchens of days gone by were smaller rooms kept separate from the rest of the home in an attempt to localize the scents of cooking to one area. Today, stove hoods and better home ventilation have changed all that. The lines between the kitchen, dining room and family room are blurred in modern kitchen designs, and very often the kitchen/great room is the focal point of the home. This allows for far more quality family bonding time than ever before (even if the kids are playing Candy Crush on their smartphones!)
3. You Keep Your Microwave on the Counter
If your microwave is still taking up precious real estate on your countertop, your kitchen is definitely too old. It's time to update your kitchen layout to feature an over-the-range microwave that will free up counter space for more important things - we’re thinking a designer panini press or a hi-tech Belgian waffle maker will be a great start.
4. You Don't Have Water-Saving Faucets
Those old single-handle Delta faucets are not very eco-friendly not to mention very generic. If you still have one, it's time to upgrade. Many Adair home designs feature quality Moen faucets that use as much as 32% less water due to their flow-optimizer aerators.
5. You Don't Have a Spacious Pantry
If you rely on a spice rack or a lazy Susan as your "pantry," your kitchen is too old! By contrast, a spacious pantry offers convenient storage space between your kitchen and dining room for all those crucial ingredients. If your kitchen doesn't have one, you're definitely missing out. The Adair Design Center can incorporate the ideal pantry to your custom home kitchen design layout.
Bonus Tip:
If your dining room has any vinyl covered furniture, it is definitely time for an upgrade!
If you're ready to bring your kitchen and living space into the 21st century, Adair Homes is ready to help. The Adair Design Center is eager to assist you in creating a custom home kitchen design that your whole family will love.
