Since people tend to gravitate toward the kitchen, you might be thinking about making some updates if you have a large family. Refrigerators, counters, and even dining areas can become crowded quickly, especially if multiple people need to eat or use the space at the same time. Fortunately, you can streamline your home by making a few changes to your kitchen design. 

Kitchen Improvements Bigger Families Enjoy

1. Add a Walk-In Pantry

Keeping a large supply of pantry staples is important when you have a big family since kids are always looking for boxes of cereal and quick snacks. To make it easier to keep staples on hand in bulk quantities, add a walk-in pantry. For optimal kitchen design, make sure the space has adequate lighting and storage options, including plate and wine racks as well as standard shelves. 

2. Extend the Kitchen Island 

Make it easy for your kids to pull up a bar stool and enjoy some breakfast by increasing the size of your kitchen island. As a rule of thumb, you should allow for 28 to 30 inches for each seating space, which means a kitchen island designed to seat three would need to be at least 7 feet wide. 

3. Consider a Second Dishwasher

Dishes can pile up fast when you are feeding multiple people, so make clean-up easier by installing a second dishwasher. Consider putting the new appliance on the opposite side of the existing dishwasher so loading is still convenient. 

Whether you have been waiting to remodel your kitchen for years or you are simply exploring the idea of changing your kitchen design, turn to Kornerstone Kitchens in Rochester, NY. In addition to helping with full kitchen, bath, living space, and office renovations, this team of professional designers, installers, and contractors can help you to create your perfect home. To explore recent remodels, visit their website. Book your complimentary consultation by giving them a call at (585) 427-0280.