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The kitchen is perhaps the most important room in any household and becomes doubly so in residences with kids. A few easy remodeling tips can transform it into a space that’s safe and efficient, where the whole family can gather to spend time together. Keep these in mind during your next home improvement project.

Kitchen Remodeling Tips for Families With Kids

1. Rounded Corners

Kids don’t always look where they’re going, which often results in injuries. In an area like the kitchen, with hard surfaces and plenty of corners, this can often be serious. Protect your children by designing the counters to have rounded edges and corners so falls result in nothing worse than bruises.

2. Cleanable Surfaces

Households with children are often messy, resulting in hours of cleaning for the adults. Make it easy on yourself by choosing non-porous surfaces that are resistant to spills and dirt, such as quartz and other synthetic materials. These are also lighter on the budget and can be easily repaired in case of damage.

3. Accessible Workspaces

remodelingTo encourage your children to spend their time in the family common area rather than holed up in their rooms, make sure there are plenty of spots in the kitchen for them to spread out with their homework, work on crafts, or just sit. Islands and bars are perfect for this; not only will they create workstations for the kids, but they’ll make it easier to cook for multiple people.

4. Ample Storage

Having a well-stocked larder is critical for a large family, especially as the young ones enter their teenage years. Build in plenty of shelf and cupboard space, both low to the ground and high off the floor. That will allow you to keep kid-friendly snacks accessible while lifting the fine china out of reach.

5. Open Layouts

Most importantly, turn your kitchen into a welcoming area of the house. In your remodeling project, you may want to eliminate barriers between the kitchen and dining room or living room. That will allow the chef to be present with the family while cooking dinner and will make the kitchen an excellent spot for people to congregate during parties.

 

If you’re planning a remodeling project and want to make sure that the contractors you hire are committed to quality, contact Eagle Construction.Since 1976, they’ve provided residents of Wisconsin Rapids, Stevens Point, Marshfield, Wausau, Adams, Waupaca, and Black River Falls with excellent services, from home additions to flatwork. Learn more today by visiting them online or calling (715)424-1147.

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