Kitchen Guides
Houzzers Say: Top Dream Kitchen Must-Haves
Tricked-out cabinets, clean countertops and convenience top the list
Today we’ll be looking at all some features suggested for the kitchen by Houzzers; some are time-proven standbys, and some are on the cutting edge. Themes include having a place for everything and everything in its place (hiding clutter, from sponges to electric outlets), maximising cabinet storage and including elements that make kitchen activities easier. Here are your ideas. If you think of any that are not listed here, please chime in and put them in the Comments section.
Walk-in pantry
A good spot to store food, appliances, cookbooks, seldom-used platters and fancy china that has always been handy to have.
A good spot to store food, appliances, cookbooks, seldom-used platters and fancy china that has always been handy to have.
Hidden sponge storage in front of the sink
Sponges are unsightly; why clutter up sink-side space with them? This use of the often wasted space in front of the sink is very clever.
Sponges are unsightly; why clutter up sink-side space with them? This use of the often wasted space in front of the sink is very clever.
Built-in dishtowel hamper
Sponges aren’t the only items you don’t want to look at. Today’s sleek kitchens have dedicated spots for dishtowels, both dirty and clean.
Sponges aren’t the only items you don’t want to look at. Today’s sleek kitchens have dedicated spots for dishtowels, both dirty and clean.
All kinds of appliances
Double ovens, warming drawers, convection ovens and wine refrigerators are on Houzzers’ wish lists. Creating a wall for these hardworking units is a contemporary and convenient way to arrange the kitchen.
Read more about today’s state-of-the-art kitchens
Double ovens, warming drawers, convection ovens and wine refrigerators are on Houzzers’ wish lists. Creating a wall for these hardworking units is a contemporary and convenient way to arrange the kitchen.
Read more about today’s state-of-the-art kitchens
Advanced waterworks
Houzz designer suggestions including a second sink in the kitchen as well as a hot faucet at the main sink. This kitchen has both.
Houzz designer suggestions including a second sink in the kitchen as well as a hot faucet at the main sink. This kitchen has both.
Two dishwashers
Sinks were not the only elements you wanted to see two of; Houzzers with two dishwashers could not say enough good things about them. They even take clean dishes straight from dishwasher to table, a luxury that you have when you don’t need to empty the dishwasher in order to refill it with dirty dishes.
Sinks were not the only elements you wanted to see two of; Houzzers with two dishwashers could not say enough good things about them. They even take clean dishes straight from dishwasher to table, a luxury that you have when you don’t need to empty the dishwasher in order to refill it with dirty dishes.
Hidden outlets
The island in the previous image has a well-placed kitchen outlet. Houzzers are tired of the required outlets breaking up their beautiful backsplashes, and who can blame them? Under-cabinet outlets are one smart solution.
The island in the previous image has a well-placed kitchen outlet. Houzzers are tired of the required outlets breaking up their beautiful backsplashes, and who can blame them? Under-cabinet outlets are one smart solution.
This system helps hide the outlets in such a smart way; the core of outlets pushes down into the counter, leaving only a pull tab visible on the surface.
More ways to hide the outlets
More ways to hide the outlets
S-Box Knife Box
Hidden knife storage
These boxes pop up from the counter. Similar systems exist for storing other items, like herbs and even iPod devices.
These boxes pop up from the counter. Similar systems exist for storing other items, like herbs and even iPod devices.
Big cabinet drawers
Houzzers want to make the most of every square inch of storage space. Big drawers, especially those with dish racks and other inserts, maximise bottom cabinets’ storage potential.
See items besides dishes stored in these large cabinet drawers
Houzzers want to make the most of every square inch of storage space. Big drawers, especially those with dish racks and other inserts, maximise bottom cabinets’ storage potential.
See items besides dishes stored in these large cabinet drawers
Roll-outs
If you like the look of cabinet doors, you can still get drawer function behind your door fronts.
Declutter with kitchen drawer organizers
If you like the look of cabinet doors, you can still get drawer function behind your door fronts.
Declutter with kitchen drawer organizers
Upper cabinets for countertop appliances
In the quest for clear counters, Houzzers want cabinets to conceal these smaller appliances.
In the quest for clear counters, Houzzers want cabinets to conceal these smaller appliances.
U-Line BI2115S Icemaker
Ice maker in the pantry
No one wants to schlep to the gas station before a party for leaky bags of ice.
No one wants to schlep to the gas station before a party for leaky bags of ice.
A dumbwaiter
One Houzzer loves quirky touches like a dumbwaiter, invented by Thomas Jefferson.
One Houzzer loves quirky touches like a dumbwaiter, invented by Thomas Jefferson.
Induction cooktops
These energy-efficient appliances have finally made their way stateside from Europe.
These energy-efficient appliances have finally made their way stateside from Europe.
A cutting board over the garbage disposal
This is a perfect example of a clever design solution that saves time and effort.
Tell us:
What are some of your top kitchen must-haves? Tell us in the Comments below.
This is a perfect example of a clever design solution that saves time and effort.
Tell us:
What are some of your top kitchen must-haves? Tell us in the Comments below.
This handy faucet means no more having to schlep a heavy pasta pot full of water from the sink to the stovetop.
Install a pot filler for even more functional kitchen