Unique Kitchens: 3 Wonderfully Weird Design Ideas

The average American spends 6 hours a week preparing meals in the kitchen, less than half as much as the average Indian or Ukranian.

However, research shows that making food at home helps you save money and stay healthy. Plus, cooking for others can strengthen your relationships and boost your happiness.

So if you’re remodeling, you should search for design ideas that inspire you to spend more time in the kitchen. But you’re not going to find that by looking at what everyone around you is doing.

Read on to learn about 3 unique kitchens that will make you want to prepare food all day!

1. Rustic Eat-In

Few things are more relaxing than enjoying lunch on a picnic table at the park with your loved ones. But what if you could recreate that cozy atmosphere in your kitchen?

You can accomplish this by replacing your current dining room set with two long wooden benches and a narrow solid wood table. Add a soothing touch to your kitchen with a herringbone brick floor. Install French doors that open up wide, giving you a glimpse into the garden.

And if you really want to nail the rustic look, consider wood countertops like the ones Garden State Soapstone offers.

2. Illuminated Galley

Galleys are narrower than the average kitchen, so they don’t leave much room for windows. However, glass tile blocks enable you to light up the backsplash of your kitchen with the color of your choice. This way, you still get plenty of natural light during the day.

You can make your galley look bigger by going with a black marble floor, which reflects light well. White high gloss cabinets allow you to open up the space even more.

Keep in mind that track lights take up very little space compared to pendant lights, making them the perfect choice for a small, crowded kitchen. They’re adjustable as well, so you can light up dark corners that tend to make rooms appear smaller.

3. Outdoor Cookhouse

If the occasional backyard BBQ isn’t enough for you, why not move your entire kitchen outside? It gives you a chance to cook weird but tasty foods under the stars.

Aim for an outdoor cookhouse that’s not only elegant but also durable. Go with stainless steel appliances and stone slab countertops. Opt for an outdoor dining room table with an umbrella hole as well.

Cover the cooking area with a pergola so you have some shade, and hang a windowpane lantern on each side for a warm ambiance after the sun goes down.

Final Thoughts on Unique Kitchens

A new kitchen makes meal prep an easier and more enjoyable experience. Everyone in your household benefits from healthy, home-cooked meals, and it may even bring your family closer together.

Aside from that, it can do wonders for the value of your home. In strong housing markets, small kitchen remodels offer returns exceeding 100% of the cost.

Now that you’ve read about unique kitchens, want more outside-the-box home renovation ideas? If so, be sure to check out our weirdest bathroom floor and shower tile combinations!

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