When talking about kitchen renovations, people often focus on benchtops and large appliances, flooring and pantry space. While these big-ticket items are certainly kitchen design staples, there are also uncommon renovation hacks that can completely transform the space. The team at Farquhar Design Kitchens in Te Puke have put together a list of five excellent outside-the-box tips for your next kitchen renovation.
Choose an Unusual Range Hood
Not the most exciting item to shop for, range hoods can vastly alter the look of your kitchen. While canopy range hoods are the norm, there are plenty of other options to suit your kitchen’s style to a tee.
If you are renovating your kitchen to be sleek, modern and minimal, consider an in-ceiling range hood built straight into your kitchen ceiling to create a tidy, spacious look. If chunky kitchen pieces and open shelving is more your tempo, choose an oversized range hood. Instead of hiding the range hood away, show it off as an important part of your hard-working, hard-wearing kitchen fit for a chef.
Unusual Bar Stools
If your kitchen renovation includes an island benchtop or breakfast nook, the right bar stools can complete the room while providing valuable seating. Bar stools give you an opportunity to play and have some fun by introducing bold colours, unusual materials and pizazz to an otherwise ordinary kitchen. Our kitchen designers love scouring local shops in Te Puke, Tauranga and Papamoa for one-of-a-kind bar stools.
Bold Pendant Lighting
When it comes to kitchens, recessed lighting is a great way to make sure the space is bright enough, but pairing this with a bold pendant light adds a little extra light and lot of extra personality.
Microwave Matters
The microwave can either aid in the ease of food preparation or become a source of great frustration. Make it the former by putting some serious thought into the style and placement of your microwave. You want it to opens in the right direction and be neither too high or too low. For an added bonus, consider an in-built microwave so the appliance doesn’t take up valuable real estate.
Think About Functional Wall Art
Adorning an open wall in the kitchen with art is a great way to bring personality into the space; by opting for a functional piece of art you are also increasing the room’s functionality. Some great ideas include large clocks, chalkboard menu planners or an oversized peg board that serves both as storage and display.
Extra Little Details
To truly create your perfect kitchen, it often comes down to the little details. If you have any pet peeves in the kitchen – from ugly outlets to small sinks – our kitchen designers have a solution. Pop up electrical outlets or double sinks, built in chopping boards or inbuilt dish racks are great examples of how a seemingly small renovation hack can make a huge difference to the kitchen.
If you want to renovate and create your ideal kitchen in Te Puke or Papamoa, talk to the team of designers at FD Kitchens – we have loads of outside-the-box tricks that’ll bring your dream kitchen to life.