The Importance of Choosing a House With the Right Kitchen

Eric Mitchell
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS



The Importance of Choosing a House With the Right Kitchen

For many families, the kitchen is the most important room in the home. It’s a place where family members prepare meals, eat together and socialize every day. A kitchen can be expensive to remodel, so it’s important to choose a house with one that is suitable for your family’s needs and lifestyle.
What Do You Need and Want in Your Ideal Kitchen?
Whether you prepare large feasts or simple meals, you will use your kitchen a lot. It needs to have ample storage and work space for the way you use it. When searching for a house, think about how you would utilize your kitchen both on a day-to-day basis and for special occasions. If your family and friends gather at your home for the holidays or for dinner parties, you will need to be able to prepare large meals. Make sure the house you choose has a kitchen that would be suitable for those types of events.
If you need a lot of work space, choose a kitchen with plenty of counters and possibly an island. If you need a lot of storage, make sure the kitchen has several large cabinets and a pantry. If you hate to wash dishes, look for a house with a dishwasher. If your current home has these elements and they are important to you, or if you don’t currently have them but wish you did, make sure your next home has everything you need and want.
The Dangers of Buying a House With the Wrong Kitchen
Many people buy a house because they love the layout, the location, the size of the yard or some other features, but find that the kitchen doesn’t work for them. This leaves homeowners in the position of having a kitchen where they can’t prepare the meals they want or don’t have enough space to eat as a family, so they frequently order takeout or eat in front of the TV.
Those Habits Are Expensive and Unhealthy
The costs of remodeling a kitchen can be staggering. Even a simple upgrade can cost tens of thousands of dollars. If you want to replace the cabinets, counters and appliances, the price tag could be overwhelming. When homeowners realize that their kitchen doesn’t suit their needs and look into the cost of remodeling, they are often shocked and decide to make small changes or to postpone the project altogether. However, remodeling could bring in savings if the kitchen is utilized more often than ordering out. And when it comes time to sell, it will increase the value of the home.
Make the Kitchen a Top Priority
Given the importance of the kitchen to everyday family life, you can save yourself a lot of frustration and money by finding a house with a kitchen that is ideal for you. It should have enough work and storage space, all the appliances you need and want, and a place where your family can eat together. Explain to your real estate agent exactly what you want in a kitchen and which items are non-negotiable, so you don’t waste time looking at houses that aren’t right for you.

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