The increased time spent at home over the past two years has caused many homeowners to re-evaluate their living areas. One of the most common areas to receive attention is the kitchen. Replacing an outdated kitchen can do much to increase functionality and improve our well-being.
The kitchen is so much more than it used to be. It’s where we congregate with friends and family. It’s where the kids do their homework, art projects and where we play cards or pay the bills. In so many ways, the kitchen is the heart of the home.
This has caused kitchen design to change dramatically. In the past, the kitchen was a small, purely utilitarian space that was shut away from the rest of the house. For the poor soul working in the kitchen, their time was lonely and removed from household activity. Not so anymore. Kitchens are now larger and open with other living areas. There is often a generous island with ample seating, which lends itself to conversation with everyone sharing the space.
In addition to improved layout, kitchens today are much more efficient. If you haven’t seen what can be inserted into your cabinetry to maximize storage, then prepare to be amazed. Also, appliances are much more efficient and easier to operate. These improvements have made life in the kitchen so much more comfortable and enjoyable.
In this issue, we will take you inside some breathtaking kitchen renovations and will provide you with lots of ideas and inspiration for your own kitchen reno.
This issue also features the entries for this year’s Manitoba Home Builders’ Association RenoMark Renovation Awards. Categories include basements, bathrooms, additions, whole house, outdoor structures, exteriors and of course, kitchens. Manitoba’s top renovators, designers and suppliers have been busy, and the Renovation Awards shine the spotlight on their incredible work.
Allow yourself to be inspired and remember that you too can transform the heart of your home.
Congratulations to the February/March 2022 winner of the Trisha Isabey lifestyle contest – Peter Caligiuri, Winnipeg.