Kitchen Renovations in Leawood

5 Stunning, Functional Ideas for Your Kitchen Renovation

Wide shot of a finished project for kitchen renovations in Leawood

We’re all for turning your house into a home by infusing your personal style into it. However, we recognize that it’s easy to get carried away with trends and the idea of a new kitchen and overlook the “little things.”

In reality, those little things—like where you have outlets, your flooring choices, and your cabinet and counter space—aren’t so little. At Shack Built, we know how to make beautiful kitchens that make sense for you, whether you’re an award-winning chef, a go-to host, or a parent just trying to get something on the table. 

Here’s a look at some of our favorite functional projects to inspire your kitchen renovations in Leawood. 

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1. Open Floorplans

As the heart of your home, your kitchen is more than just a place to cook—it’s a place to connect with your family every day. Opening your kitchen up to your living room sets up the space for conversation, making smaller spaces feel larger. 

Plus, it allows for more light and gives you room to multitask cooking and watching your kids (or TV) and cook and eat together. That’s why 64% of homeowners opt for an open kitchen—it’s functionally and aesthetically unmatched!

2. Balanced Lighting

Don’t overlook lighting—both natural and artificial—when planning your kitchen remodel in Leawood. Mix and match functional overhead lights with windows and aesthetic fixtures to shine the right light on your new space, whatever the mood may be. 

3. Little Luxuries

Remember to think about the layout and your hardware choices carefully for any remodel project, but especially kitchen renovations. In Leawood—and beyond—there are a lot of options out there for sinks, fridges, and other necessities that can elevate your kitchen’s look and feel. 

4. Built-In Storage

From cooking supplies to food storage and junk drawers, optimizing your cabinet space is key. Remember to think logically about where cabinets should go—where will you reach for things? Balancing cabinet and countertop space isn’t just necessary for functionality, but also to avoid overcrowding your space. 

5. Mudroom Additions

3 out of every 5 people stress about clutter and cleaning. If your family’s got a few too many things to fit in a junk drawer, consider adding a mudroom into the kitchen’s entryway. Beyond eliminating the headache of tripping over your kids’ shoes while trying to get breakfast together, this also grants you tons of storage space. 

Come to Shack Built to Maximize Your Space

When you come to Shack Built, you don’t have to sacrifice your comfort for aesthetics. 

You can have it all. 

Whether you’re coming to us for kitchen renovations in Leawood or another kind of interior design in Overland Park, you should expect nothing less than 5-star results with a 5-star experience to match. 

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