Are you thinking about remodeling your Minnesota kitchen? As the heart and central hub of your home, it’s essential that your kitchen meets the needs of you and your family. But with an abundance of design trends and features, it can be hard to find the right balance of form and function. The good news? Excel Builders can help! Keep reading for a list of stylish yet practical kitchen remodeling ideas for your home!
Custom Cabinetry
As far as kitchen remodeling ideas go, this is one of my favorites. While prefabricated or semi-custom cabinets will get the job done, investing in custom cabinetry will serve you well for years to come. Here’s why:
- Full customization ensures you get exactly what you want in terms of looks and functionality.
- Custom cabinets are constructed with high-quality materials and expert craftsmanship, so you know they’ll last.
- There are no gaps or wasted space because custom cabinets are designed and built according to your kitchen’s specifications.
- You can add a range of custom storage solutions, such as rolling spice racks, a pullout trash drawer, or a tip-out tray under the sink.
Kitchen Island
An oversized island is one of the most practical and attractive kitchen remodeling ideas — which is why it’s no surprise it’s often high on many of our clients’ needs and wants lists. These multipurpose spaces check many boxes in terms of design and practicality. In addition to anchoring your kitchen design, they add extra room for storage, seating, prepping meals, and eating.
Kitchen islands are such a valuable addition that today’s home design has evolved to include not one but two islands. If you have the room in your home remodeling project, consider adding double islands for separate meal prep and eating areas.
Custom Storage Solutions
When it comes to creating a functional kitchen design, you can never have enough storage. With the kitchen serving as a place to cook, eat, and gather, kitchen surfaces and cabinetry can quickly become cluttered and disorganized. Incorporating creative storage solutions will ensure everything stays organized and easy to find.
As you plan your kitchen renovation, think about what’s working and not working in your current kitchen. Is it hard to find spices in your existing setup? Consider adding a pullout spice rack near the stove. Do you struggle to reach items at the back of your cabinets? Adding rollout drawers inside cabinets lets you utilize every inch while keeping things within reach. Whatever your needs, there’s a storage solution!
Decorative Range Hood
Back in the day, range hoods were mostly utilitarian in nature. Some kitchens didn’t even have a proper range hood because the microwave was often installed above the stove. With kitchen design now incorporating microwaves into other areas of the kitchen, homeowners have more freedom to get creative with their range hoods. And, let me tell you, this kitchen remodeling idea is just as pretty as it is practical! Decorative range hoods are a great way to create a focal point and enhance your kitchen design.
Built-In Seating
If you find yourself with unused space in your kitchen, consider adding built-in seating like a bench, banquette, or booth. This is an excellent way to make the most of a small or awkward footprint and add more dining space to your home. It also gives you the chance to play with design elements. A fabric cushion can add texture and a playful pop of color, while built-in shelves offer a designated place to store cookbooks and show off your favorite dishes and decor.
Want even more kitchen remodeling ideas? Get inspired with a peek at our project gallery!
Kitchen Remodeling Contractor Serving Minneapolis & Nearby
When you’re ready to make your kitchen remodeling ideas a reality, get in touch with our team. Excel Builders is the Minneapolis area’s premier design-build company, specializing in kitchen renovations, bathroom remodels, basement finishing, and more. We even have an in-house custom cabinet shop and can design and build a custom kitchen island, cabinets, and millwork!
Give us a call at (612) 306-4064 or reach out to trent@excelbuildersmn.com to get started. We proudly serve Minnesota homeowners in Greater Chanhassen and the Twin Cities West Metro area, including Eden Prairie, Carver, Chaska, Edina, Plymouth, Excelsior, Minnetonka, Shorewood, and nearby.