Organization is Key to a Happy Holiday

Hosting holiday gatherings should be a time of joy and celebration, focused on spending quality time with your guests and not on cleaning, organizing or worrying about meal preparations. Remodeling your kitchen with a walk-in pantry is a great way to ensure your gatherings focus on the important things this holiday season.

According to a recent U.S. Houzz Kitchen Trends Study, pantries are a popular feature to focus on in the kitchen, from built-in cabinetry (with 41 percent adding this item to their remodels), reach-in pantry closets (17 percent) and creating walk-in pantries (10 percent).

Source: U.S. Houzz Kitchen Trends Study

A recent article on Decorated Life detailed this growing trend of smart, easy-access, functional kitchen pantries that are being added to existing spaces, expanded or custom built. When deciding the design of a walk-in pantry, features to consider include: function and storage, appliance and electronic storage, prep areas, sinks, refrigerators and overall style to maintain consistency with the rest of the kitchen layout.

Walk-in pantries are back…in a big way! Not only do they assist in storing and organizing food, china and glassware, but many homeowners are also finding them to be a more convenient place to store small appliances and beverage refrigerators. Some trending large pantries even have sinks installed. Add a toaster and a few other small appliances, and you can also create the perfect spot for a morning coffee-tea-bagel station.

When it comes to hosting festivities, walk-in pantries keep your countertops clean and clear as everyone gathers in the kitchen (as they always do). Enjoy the organization and the time spent with your guests this holiday season.

Need some ideas for your walk-in pantry? View this photo flip on Houzz »

Then, schedule a free consultation with our team to start your kitchen remodel in time for the holidays.

Relieving Remodeling Hesitations

We’ve already learned from the 2017 Hanley Wood Cost v. Value Report that kitchen remodeling is worth your investment, with about 65 percent of the costs recouped. Even still, you might have hesitations on starting a project for various reasons. We want to take a moment to relieve those hesitations for you and help you create the kitchen you’ve always dreamed of.

A recent 2017 Houzz & Home study found that the following are the top three renovation challenges for a kitchen remodel:

Other major hesitations you might encounter with kitchen remodels are time considerations and finances. Houzz reports that the top renovation triggers of 2017 include “Waited to have the time” (37 percent) and “Waited to have the finances” (36 percent).

At Wineteer Construction, we promise to deliver precise planning, pricing and execution for your remodeling projects. That means that as your industry experts, we will work to keep you within your budget, while finding the perfect sub-contractors, vendors and materials you desire and need.
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In the above study, Houzz also reports that on average, 3.2 rooms were remodeled per house in 2016. If you have more than one room in mind for renovations, don’t hesitate to mention it! We make sure to keep our work area clean and safe, allowing you to stay in the home and often use the rooms while they are still a work in progress.

In another 2017 U.S. Houzz Kitchen Trends Study, research found that creating great rooms by opening up the kitchen to nearby rooms is very popular, with just over half of those surveyed indicating this as their reason for renovating. At the same time, 20 percent say they remodeled their kitchen and replaced doors and/or windows to have better views or access to the outdoors.

Ready to start planning your kitchen remodel? Whatever are your goals for a kitchen remodel, consider the following:

Smart Floor Plans – Think custom cabinets with efficient storage, refrigerators placed for maximum walking and working space and open shelves not only for easy access but also for a more stylish look.

Simple Color Splash – While white and grey kitchens offer a clean and modern look, 2017 trends have included just a splash of color to this universal design, with one accent wall of blue, green or other jewel tones to add personality to the room.

Wood Works – Classic kitchens with traditional features are still very common and entail great design, but homeowners have added a touch of rustic wood over the stove or on the island to give a stronger feeling of home.

Window Walls – Adding windows to the kitchen works wonders for including natural light in the room, but it can also add a nice backdrop as an accent wall for great design. Add a dark frame around your windows for a bigger, more dramatic draw to the featured wall.

We can’t wait to hear from you and help you discover your dream home. Contact us for more information and schedule a free consultation!