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Kitchens feature larger cabinets and dedicated niches for small appliances and cookware Cabinets are larger and getting smarter, according to National Kitchen & Bath Association’s latest annual report. A t houghtful design and layout also helps to create specific niches just for small kitchen appliance storage. The report provides a snapshot of kitchen renovation trends from a survey of over 700 designers, architects, contractors, and showroom managers. Small kitchen appliance storage inspire new designs Homeowners renovating their kitchens are prioritizing deeper cabinets below countertop level. Deeper draws provide more storage than multiple smaller draws with the option to hold bigger appliances and cookware. As a result, it means less storage is needed in the hard-to-reach upper levels.  Trends and circumstance like the pandemic has people cooking at home more. This has called for intellige...

Double the storage and a small layout change impact a galley space in Riverdale ( Above ) A new office kitchen surrounded by extra storage Homeowners: Sally, a children’s book editor, and Aaron, a UX designer, posted their project on Sweeten Where: Bronx, New York Primary renovation: Revamp a cookspace to include a kitchen desk in a prewar building Sweeten general contractor Homeowner’s quote: “ Sweeten was valuable in providing the ability to look through different contractor profiles and viewing previous work. It was nice to know that everyone on the site had been vetted. “ Sweeten’s role: Sweeten matches home renovation projects with vetted general contractors, offering advice, support, and financial protection—at no cost to the homeowner. Written in partnership with Sweeten homeowner Sally. “After” photos by Kate Glicksberg for Sweeten. Updating a loved home ...

Less material at eye-level is an appealing way to open up a cook space Reallocating storage for shelving There are few instances where a kitchen doesn’t require more storage. The more the better as the mantra states. However, there are some scenarios where a kitchen without upper cabinets is just what the aesthetic calls for. Without the bulk directly at eye level, the space opens up, feels larger, and brings a calm minimalist quality. Some kitchens may have just enough storage in the lower cabinets to fulfill a cook’s needs. In addition, a closet or pantry nearby may take on storage duties. Below, Sweeten homeowners show how their small-space to mid-sized renovated kitchens function easily with fewer or no uppers. Sweeten matches home renovation projects with vetted general contractors, offering advice, support, and up to $50,000 in renovation financial protection—for free. Lower cabinets made-to-order...

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By Diana Olick Supply chain issues for homebuilders appear to be getting worse, and that is weighing on confidence in the industry. Builder confidence in the single-family, newly built housing market fell 1 point in February to 82 on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index. That is the second straight month of declines. Anything above 50 is considered positive. The index stood at 84 in February 2021. “Production disruptions are so severe that many builders are waiting months to receive cabinets, garage doors, countertops and appliances,” said NAHB Chairman Jerry Konter, a builder from Savannah, Georgia. “These delivery delays are raising construction costs and pricing prospective buyers out of the market.” Surging lumber prices are also adding thousands of dollars to the cost of new homes. Read more on: Homebuilders’ confidence falls as they wait months for cabinets, garage doors and appliances Related Article: How To Find the Right Garage Do...