Michael and Associates: 10 Features For Your Custom Kitchen

12 Jul Michael and Associates: 10 Features For Your Custom Kitchen

At Michael and Associates, we are dedicated to designing and building Indianapolis custom homes that homeowners will fall in love with. We understand that it’s not about creating just another home. Rather, it’s about creating a custom home that fits your style and your needs. The homes we build at Michael and Associates are designed with each homeowner in mind. We work with you to discuss your wants and needs and we’ll continue to work with you until the process is completed.

As you start thinking about everything you want to include in your Indianapolis custom home, it can be easy to get bogged down with all of the details and features that are available. We are always working to make the process as easy as possible, which is why we’ve provided a list of 10 features for your custom kitchen you should think about:

1. Butler’s Pantry

If you’re looking for a way to store your appliances, fine china, and food, then a Butler’s Pantry is the perfect solution. Imagine a walk-in pantry with counters for appliances and food prep, drawers, and cabinets for storage, and enough room to store all of your dry good foods.

2. Workhorse Island

The kitchen island has come a long way since it was first installed in homes. It’s no longer just a place for a sink and food prep. It’s a place for homework to be done, family dinners to be eaten, and gourmet meals to be prepared.

3. Warming Drawer

Whether it’s for letting your favorite dough rise or for keeping part of dinner warm while you finish up the rest, a warming drawer will take your kitchen to the next level.

4. Double Ovens

If you enjoy hosting large family gatherings or love having friends over for meals, double ovens will help you prepare more food. Or, if you love baking, but don’t always have the time to bake 5 batches of cookies, you can bake them in half the time with a double oven.

5. Pot Filler

Lugging water from the sink to the stove top in a heavy pot is never fun. But, with a pot filler right next to your stove top, you can fill the pot with water while it’s on or next to the stove.

6. Coffee Bar

A coffee bar is the perfect place to store fresh roasts, an espresso machine, and your favorite mugs. Create a display for all of your mugs and set up an easy-to-use-system that allows guests to make their own lattes or Chemex-brewed coffee.

7. Built-In Refrigerator

Refrigerators don’t have to stick out like a sore thumb anymore. You can make your kitchen even more impressive looking with a built-in refrigerator that is flush with the cabinets and is even finished to look like the cabinets.

8. Hidden Appliances

Appliances like microwaves, blenders, and toasters can be unsightly in the kitchen. Installing microwaves under countertops and creating cubbies in cabinets for other appliances, can help streamline the look of your kitchen.

9. Deep Cabinet Drawers

Reaching into the back of lower cabinets to pull out dishes, bakeware, and anything else isn’t fun. Installing deep cabinet drawers allows you to maximize storage space and reach everything much easier.

10. Built-In Ice Maker

Running to the store to grab extra ice for your party isn’t a fun task. Instead of worrying about who is bringing the ice, have your builder install an ice maker in your pantry or even in your kitchen so you never run out of ice.

At Michael and Associates, we help you find the right features for you home. Whether you choose some from the list above or have your own ideas already, we want to sit down with you and help plan your custom dream home. If you’re thinking about building a custom home, our free e-book, “Tips for Building Your Custom Home” will help you through the entire process. When you’re ready to talk, one of the associates at Michael and Associates will be more than happy to discuss your dream home.