7 Great Ideas for Your New Kitchen

A new kitchen with a cutting board and refrigerator.

Getting a new kitchen installed can be costly and stressful but it’s often worth it. After all, the kitchen is the heart of the home — it where both the family and guests spend a lot of time. An updated kitchen is actually one of the main attractions of many people’s homes, and it’s also the one room that makes the best impression on potential buyers. That means a great kitchen could add value to your home, and a good one could be enough to improve your standard of living and wow your guests at the same time.

We’re going to look at a few new ideas to help really make your kitchen stand out. Some of these might be simple, but they could be enough to drag your kitchen into the 21st century and make it a talking point in your area.

1. Install underfloor heating

Not only does underfloor heating make your feet warm, it could wow your guests and add value to your property. There’s a reason why more and more people are choosing underfloor heating for their entire home, and there’s no better place to start than the kitchen, especially if you’re laying new flooring anyway.

A new kitchen with a wooden floor being installed.
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As well as being a nice luxurious touch to your home, underfloor heating is actually a more efficient way to warm your property than traditional radiators.

2. Opt for double ovens

Double ovens not only make your kitchen seem very high-end and luxurious, they’re also more convenient. If you do a lot of baking or have people cooking different things at the same time, then these are a great touch. Tired of juggling different food items that require different temperatures? You don’t need to with double ovens.

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3. Consider a drinks fridge

If your main fridge is getting filled up, consider a separate drinks fridge with a glass front. They look great, and they keep your cold drinks separate from the food.

A new beverage cooler in a kitchen.

4. Use smart appliances

Smart appliances look set to take the kitchen industry by storm. Not only that, they also look impressive too. You’ll be able to switch on the oven on the way home from work, or simply start cooking while you’re still in bed, all with an app that you can access from your tablet or phone.

5. Get a butcher’s block

If you take your food prep seriously, a butcher’s block is a great addition to your kitchen. Not only do they look great, but you can take your cutting and chopping to the next level.

A new wooden cutting board on a table in a kitchen.
Birch and Walnut Butcher’s Block

They’re also much better for your knives than other cutting boards. You can find out how to care for your butcher’s block here: https://www.realmilkpaint.com/blog/tips/how-to-take-care-butcher-block/

6. Get the right gadgets

 

A versatile collage of kitchen utensils.
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There are tons of different gadgets that are now available for all sorts of different kitchen solutions. If there’s a specific type of cooking that you like doing, make sure you’ve got the right range of gadgets for you.

7. Install new lighting

A new kitchen with white cabinets and countertops.

There’s a reason why those high-end kitchens look great in showrooms, and that’s often because of the lighting. The right underlights and spotlights can really take the look and feel of your kitchen to the next level, especially in the evening.

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