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If you are a talented cook, busy homemaker, or just like to entertain, you would probably enjoy the convenience and versatility of a second sink and prep area. How many times have you been busy at the sink and a cook’s helper has needed to wash their doughy hands? Have you ever been cleaning fish or poultry at the sink while someone else is trying to prepare the salad? How do you prevent cross-contamination when both cooks are trying to use the same sink? How often do you wish for just a bit more counter space? Don’t worry – it happens to all good cooks. That’s why a busy cook needs more counter space and a second sink.

An ideal kitchen allows plenty of space for all of the work that goes into feeding family and friends. Prep work, baking, cooking, serving, and doing the dishes afterwards all require space and often a sink, too. An island with a prep sink offers plenty of room for helpers to lend a hand with meal preparation while the cook is busy at the main sink or stove. Besides extra prep space, a butler’s pantry or wet bar offers additional advantages: storage for those seldom used appliances and kitchen linens, a place where kids and guests can get a drink or snack without getting in the cook’s way, and plenty of room for extra hands to make light work of a big holiday meal. It’s also the perfect place to practice your mixology skills!

For a custom kitchen that will make living and entertaining easier and more enjoyable, contact us. We can help you understand how you want to use your kitchen space and then bring those ideas to life in a way that complements your kitchen’s unique layout and architecture. We want to professionally design the kitchen that’s perfect for your inner chef!

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Summer entertaining is officially underway. For some reason, inviting family and friends over in the summer seems much less complicated than other seasons, but homeowners often find themselves still frustrated with the same issues. If you find yourself wanting to add a hutch, buffet or wet bar, but can’t seem to figure out the logistics, you may just need to get creative.

These types of custom add-ons create solutions for entertaining, by providing a space to place food or drinks so guests can help themselves without having to get into the kitchen workspace. They also provide additional storage for items such as an ice bucket, glassware, liquor, paper products, table linens, and other supplies you use frequently.

If you feel you would benefit from a buffet, wet bar, or hutch, but just don’t think you have the space for one, examine your space carefully. Often there is a spot in or near the kitchen where a small, custom piece can be integrated into your current space. Maybe there’s just a small nook, empty wall space, or a corner that could be used. We can work with whatever space you find to create a built-in that will look great and increase the functionality of your kitchen.

If you would like to consider one of these items in your home, but are afraid it would be too obtrusive, remember a custom piece is built to fit the space. Maybe full-size cabinetry would jut out too far, but we can create a hutch, wet bar, or buffet with cabinetry of a smaller depth, allowing you to get the piece you want with sometimes just a little bump-out into the room.

There’s still plenty of time to add a custom feature to your home and get some use out of it this summer. Whether you’re looking for a wet bar to serve margaritas, a buffet to put out some of your famous appetizers, or a hutch to store and show off your favorite dishes, we can figure out a way to integrate these items into your home even if you think you’re out of space.

For more information on custom creations and storage solutions for your kitchen, contact us.