4 Features to Consider for a Custom Kitchen

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The kitchen can be the heart of your home. It can be a place to cook a celebratory meal, to toast a special occasion or to enjoy making some nice food to get you through what feels like the grind of the 9-to-5 working world. Refitting and customising your kitchen can transform how you view this space. Read on to discover some of the features you might want to include in your custom kitchen.

A multifunctional island

Installing a multifunctional island is a great way of making the most of any dead space in your kitchen. A contractor can work with you to design an island which features additional features such as a second sink, extra storage space, and food prep areas. Islands can also be a great space to entertain guests and a fantastic place to work on a task while simultaneously keeping an eye on the kids. 

A dishwasher

If you don't already have a built-in dishwasher, now may be the time to make an investment. Having a dishwasher in your kitchen allows you to quickly and easily wash your pots and pans and then just leave them in the drainer for when you want to go back and use them again. It also eliminates the need to have several extra sets of silverware for when you have family coming round for dinner.

An ice maker

Most people don't bother with ice makers anymore, but they're ideal if you have a lot of drinks at a party and don't want the fridge or freezer to be too full to fit in the drinks. Ice makers are also included in some models of fridges, so it may be worthwhile to check this option out before investing in a standalone machine.

An entertainment unit

Sometimes it can be difficult to entertain guests or to keep an eye on the kids when you're in the kitchen. If you want to be able to share a conversation with your guests or to keep an eye on the little ones while you cook, it might be useful to invest in a nice entertainment unit that's set up and ready to go. This way, you will be able to play music for your guests or encourage your kids to watch TV where you can see them.

If you're interested in finding out more, you should contact a general contractor in your local area today.

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