For most families, the kitchen is the heart and soul of their home. It is a room in which the whole family can gather to socialize and enjoy a hearty, home-cooked meal over great conversation and belly laughs. It’s essential that you create a family friendly kitchen that balances both practicality and style. Here's how.
Five Steps To A Family Friendly Kitchen1. Create An Inviting Space
Gone are the days of "one butt kitchens" decorated in avocado green and harvest gold. Today's kitchens are light, bright, airy and as spacious as can be. Walls are coming down, and open concept floor plans are on every new homeowner's wishlist. If you don't have an open concept floor plan and a kitchen remodel isn't in your budget, do what you can to ensure a clutter-free, bright kitchen. Here's some tips:
2. Install Easy To Clean Flooring
A family-friendly kitchen is bound to see a lot of traffic, so keeping things clean will be paramount, especially when it comes to the floors. Choose an easy to clean flooring option such as durable vinyl or hardwood in a neutral color and pattern, and avoid slippery surfaces like very kid-unfriendly marble.
3. Update Your Appliances
It's safe to say that your family-friendly kitchen is going to see more than just a few meals prepared, and if your appliances are old and / or on the fritz, it might be time to replace them. Of course, you don't have to replace every appliance you own at once; begin by replacing the ones you use the most. Not only will you enjoy cooking in a kitchen with upgraded appliances, you'll be saving money on your energy bills by purchasing Energy-Star certified appliances. You can find out where to buy home appliances by checking online.
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