Ample space is essential to the smooth workflow in a kitchen. Regardless of how small the actual space is, it’s important to have enough room to move around and store your essentials. When you feel that your kitchen has become too cramped for your day-to-day activities, should you try a new floor plan with a remodel or physically increase the space? Marrokal Design & Remodeling, the premier kitchen contractor, explains each one in detail:
Expansion
An addition isn’t always the best solution to the lack of space in your kitchen. Sometimes, you simply need to declutter and get rid of unused items. If you have an unused room next to your kitchen, we can also remove interior walls to merge the two. Alternatively, you can choose to merge your dining and kitchen area, and use creative dividers to define where one room ends and the other begins. This will allow you to socialize and entertain guests while preparing meals.
At other times, the problem may lie in your current floor plan. Your kitchen might have redundant circulation space, which means there are too many ways that one can move from an area to another. A simple kitchen remodeling project can help reconfigure the traffic flow and yield extra space for your amenities.
Addition
Additions in the kitchen usually come in the form of a bump out, a type of micro-addition. While this doesn’t add as much space as an addition to the rest of the home, they still share the same properties, adding significant room to your kitchen. Additionally, since bump outs require fewer materials and space, they will be less expensive than a full addition.
While its small size can be initially thought of as a drawback, it actually has several benefits. For one, you don’t need an extra HVAC unit since your current one can easily cover the needs of the addition. Another great thing about a room addition like this is that it blends in seamlessly into your home since it’s not as obtrusive as a regular addition.
When you need more space at home, turn to Marrokal Design & Remodeling. We can provide you with the necessary solutions. We serve Poway and the surrounding areas. Schedule your home improvement project with us by calling (619) 441-9300 today. We’ll start with a free consultation.