Most homes are designed to accommodate the needs of right-handed people, who make up roughly 90% of the population. If you’re part of that remaining 10%, your kitchen layout may feel inconvenient and uncomfortable. If you’re tired of compromising, a kitchen remodeling project will rearrange the space to suit your needs. To help you set up your property to be comfortable for you, here’s a guide to how a remodeling project will be useful.

How Kitchen Remodeling Benefits Left-Handed People

Safety

In a kitchen, most appliances are positioned to suit the workflow of right-handed people. As a result, those who are left-handed may end up having to move awkwardly to complete simple tasks. These habits can create unnecessary hazards. For example, having to twist around to put dishes in the dishwasher every day could contribute to back pain.    

To address these issues, think about the way you move throughout the space and remodel so that appliances fit your natural flow. For example, you might place the dishwasher to the left of the sink rather than the right. Ovens might also be better placed to the left of the counter area where you prepare food so you can use your dominant hand to bring out hot dishes.

Convenience

Putting items away in the cabinets or preparing meals can take extra time and effort when you have to adhere to a right-handed workflow. If you want to have an easier experience cooking and cleaning, add counter space to the left of the sink or install an expansive island that will suit the needs of both left- and right-handed people.

To simplify storage, have your kitchen cabinets hinged to open to the left. This way, you’ll be able to use them with your dominant hand. You may also upgrade your refrigerator to one that opens to the left.   

Kitchens Etc... Inc. will help you upgrade your cooking space. Serving the South Plains, NJ, area for over three decades, this contractor knows how to redesign spaces for style, efficiency, comfort, and safety. Whatever the size of your project, you can count on these professionals to complete work in a timely, precise, and cost-effective manner. Learn more about their kitchen remodeling work online or call (732) 752-7888 to schedule a consultation.