Several homeowners try to strike a balance between design and functionality during their kitchen remodel endeavour. They find ways to have easy access to the devices they use daily without cluttering the counters and damaging the appearance of the kitchen space. To put differently, built-in storage is the essence. Here are ten choicest built-ins that San Jose homeowners can simply add to their future kitchen makeover to keep things functional and easy to hide when visitors arrive.
At first sight, there isn’t much to see. At least, nothing that looks like a kitchen. You’d think the five-meter-long island seating arrangement is a stunning piece of furniture. Perhaps a table with a large, low-hanging rattan chandelier overhead will be enough. Take a closer look, and you’ll notice that this concrete sculpture is a perfectly functional and extremely useful kitchen bench equipped with a molded concrete sink.
Embedded appliances are always a good idea, but you would have never seen a dishwasher hidden in concrete cabinetry before. You know you’ve performed a decent job of integrating when your friends open your trashcan, butler’s pantry, and pot cupboard before locating your dishwasher. All the joinery in the kitchen, including the dishwasher door, is made of chalky-colored concrete that has an earthy, organic feel to it. White Remodeling in San Jose has carefully selected giant handles with a brass base to contrast the white to add individuality and glitter to the space.
We have recommended a double-door refrigerator/freezer (commercial-sized) and shifted it to the butler’s pantry. Why do we suggest that? It is done to allow more space in the kitchen and ensure that the pantry is fully optimized. Our top designers generally design the kitchen with the homeowners’ comforts in mind.
Because a semi-urban home in San Jose is not always close to a grocery store, a large refrigerator is a must, especially when your guests arrive in droves. To keep the main event open for partying and without exposing the dirty dishes, the much-awaited cooking continues in this second line kitchen. A fridge-free kitchenette may be hard to digest for some, but when it’s hidden just a few steps away, the homeowners consider it a small demonstration of kitchen magic.
In any kitchen, optimizing storage is a primary goal, and after you’ve negated any overhead cabinetry, you’ll have to source it somewhere. Here the five-meter-long island seating arrangement comes in handy! It is not just for looks but also for entertaining your guests. It’s also highly functional concerning storage. You can have drawers on the exposed side and cupboards running the length of the scattered bar stools for large platters and elements that you do not use as frequently.
You’ve been through this before, right? Just when you have been thinking glass splashbacks are overdone, we have come up with this unique idea. We have suggested our clients try out full-height windows without any overhead cabinets. With no overhead cupboards visible to outsiders, there’s no place to hide rangehood above the free-standing cooktop. However, with several doors and windows to expel cooking odors, it’s becoming more popular among San Jose homeowners.
Overhead doors are ideal for appliances that are used frequently, such as coffee machines and microwaves. When in use, the door can glide up and rest above your equipment. Then, when you’re ready to hide the unpleasant appliances, you may abruptly pull the door and drop it to merge with your cabinetry.
The garage-style built-in has a door that pulls open to expose your appliance for use. It is identical to the built-in overhead pattern. The main distinction is that the garage style’s door does not stay within the built-in but instead lingers above it until you close it. We highly recommend that this kind of cabinet be used to hide appliances that aren’t for daily use because the door, when open, can prevent access to the overhead cabinets.
These built-in hideouts are a little more majestic, evoking the splendor of French doors. You can ask your remodeler like us to make arrangements such that the doors retract into the built-in to maximize utility. This style of built-in is ideal for a coffee station. Keep your coffee maker, grinder, and beans in a single easy-to-reach location, then put everything away when you’re done.
The slider includes an inlaid shelf, and you can open and close as per your convenience, making it a bit more futuristic than the other built-in types. It allows you to store more stuff and only showcase what you want. Cookbooks and festive serving dishes should be kept on the upper shelves, while items you use frequently should be kept on the lower shelf for quicker access.
The corner pocket kitchen built-ins is ideal if you have provided deep corners on your countertop and want to make better use of that space. Heavy equipment, such as mixers, can remain on the counter in this distinct design, and whenever you want to disguise it, you can slide it into the corner and close the door.
We were presented with the unpleasant task of performing some unwanted plumbing in a San Jose kitchen corner. Instead of regretting the situation, we decided to use some magic and transform the ugliness into feature storage. The niche shelving, which is deep enough to hold even the heaviest cookbook, appears to have been designed specifically for it.
Despite being a workstation your kitchen can have its fair share of luxuries but only after the functionality and efficiency requirements have been met. With an expert remodeling team by your side, here are luxury inclusions, you can plan for your cooking space.
| Exotic wood countertops | The use of exotic wood for countertops is one of the key features of a luxury kitchen. This way your kitchen can flaunt the luxurious rich wood grains. You can look to use African Mahogany & Zebrawood or even Teak. |
| Luxury Lightning | You can have luxury lighting in the kitchen and the choices are varied. There is the scope to think beyond hanging recessed or pendant lightning. There is the scope to have under-cabinets light and task or rope lightning. |
| A skylight installation | You can plan to have a skylight installation in this place. This should offer you exposure to the direct rays of the sun, as you prepare breakfast. |
By thoughtfully integrating built-ins, you can enjoy a clutter-free kitchen environment that meets all your culinary needs while reflecting your personal style. Whether you’re looking to streamline your kitchen’s functionality or add a touch of elegance, built-ins offer versatile solutions that adapt to any design vision.
Are you looking to update your kitchen in a way that is both useful and appealing? Call the experts at White Remodeling to get a free quote on your project. We can help you create a kitchen that is suitable for you and your family.
For both small & big kitchens, you can plan to have a U-shaped layout. This layout offers storage and countertop space on three walls.
If you have 10”x12” feet of interior space in the kitchen, you can shift to an island layout.
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