5 Smart Kitchen Additions For Illinois Homeowners

September in Illinois is all about spending more time indoors with your family and friends as you settle into the cooler days of fall. For many families, this also means more time cooking. Read this guide to learn how to make your kitchen more functional and practical to work in. You can update the most popular room in your home with these top five kitchen additions:

1. Free Up Space with a Wall Oven

A wall oven makes it easier and safer to bake and cook. These ovens are installed at a height so you won’t have to bend to move pans and baking sheets in and out. Wall ovens also mean you can have more room below the stove top range for cabinets and extra storage.

For even more functionality, purchase a double wall oven so you can cook foods at different temperatures. You’ll be able to roast a chicken in one oven while baking a pie in the other.

2. Organize with Cabinet Shelving

Installing organizers can make your kitchen more efficient and purposeful. No matter what budget you’re working with, there are many inexpensive additions you can make to your kitchen cabinets, such as cabinet organizers, shelving, and lazy Susans. You’ll be able to make the most of the storage space you have so you can easily access all your kitchen equipment and tools and cook like a pro.

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3. Increase Storage with Hanging Racks

You can free up even more space in your kitchen with the addition of hanging racks. No more struggling to pull out the pot or pan you need from cluttered cabinets. Easy to install, you can find hanging racks for every budget, including some great options under $100.

For larger kitchens, consider hanging several smaller racks in strategic locations, such as one over the island and another close to the cooking area.

4. Install an Energy-Efficient Dishwasher

Today’s new dishwashers are energy and water efficient, so they’re good for both your pocket book and the environment. They also have more cleaning power than ever before. No more rinsing dishes or scrubbing pots before you put them in for a wash cycle. If your dishwasher is no longer doing the job, it’s definitely time to upgrade your kitchen and save time with the addition of a new machine.

5. Upgrade Kitchen Ventilation

One of the most overlooked kitchen additions is updating the ventilation system. Without adequate ventilation, food odors can linger throughout your house for days. Good ventilation is also crucial to keep the air clean and remove gases and pollutants from your home so you can keep your family safe.

Adding one or more of these additions can make you fall in love with your kitchen all over again.

Ready to make your kitchen more functional and practical? Contact a HomeAdvisor kitchen remodeler in Illinois.

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