Kitchen makeover: what features will you need?

If you’re renovating your kitchen, you know that putting together the kitchen of your dreams is about much more than choosing attractive appliances. You should also consider functionality and space. For example, the style of your refrigerator will be affected by how much space you have.

Different refrigerators have different designs. Side by side, with two adjacent doors, has become a standard. French door refrigerators have the freezer at the bottom. Some refrigerators come with a stainless steel finish so they blend in with your other appliances. You can really go crazy with the options.

If you’re a fan of symmetry and proportion, you can even choose a refrigerator that matches the depth of the counter so it sits flush. These different refrigerator options mean that there is a refrigerator for every need and taste.

The hardest part is figuring out the features you want. Then just pick a brand that fits your budget. There are great options available from GE, Maytag, Sub Zero, HotPoint, Haier, Bosch, Samsung, LG, and Frigidaire.

There are many brands. You can further narrow down your choice by going online and checking out the reviews and ratings. Still, that’s a lot of reading. You may want to stick to a specific aspect of the rating, such as durability and low repair requirements.

At this point, you have food storage figured out, but not food preparation. Consider a toaster oven as part of your new kitchen. These are very popular and include all kinds of options. You can get them as convection ovens, microwave ovens, even the ones that mount under wall cabinets.

If you have a good quality toaster oven, you will have an oven that heats up quickly and produces excellent bread. You can get a quality toaster oven from a variety of companies like DeLonghi, Panasonic, Oster, KitchenAid, and Black & Decker. You should be able to find a great model that fits any budget.

Ideally, your fantastic new kitchen will meet your needs for functionality, attractiveness, and affordability. You’ll have so much fun in this new hub of your home that you’ll want to be there even when you’re not cooking.