8 Little Remodeling Touches That Make a Big Difference
When we did our remodel, our contractor suggested a thousand things I
had never really thought about. They weren't necessarily design
considerations; they were more quality-of-life considerations — just
little things you didn't know you were missing until you had them.
Here are eight little touches I didn't know I couldn't live without until I lived with them. What are yours?
Here are eight little touches I didn't know I couldn't live without until I lived with them. What are yours?
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1. A built-in dish soap dispenser. Because I don't care how nice the bottle is; it's just one more thing cluttering up your countertop.
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2. Soft-close hinges. It is impossible to slam a drawer or cabinet in my kitchen. Each closes with a small whisper. It's calming somehow.
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3. Large kitchen drawers.
Looking down into a well-lit space is much better than looking deep into
a dark cabinet. In this kitchen large drawers have completely replaced
cabinets. Just make sure they are all soft close.
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4. Undercabinet lighting. I
know this seems like no-brainer, but before I had it I never knew how
useful it could be for task lighting and mood lighting. But spring for LEDs. We opted for fluorescent to save money, and we regret it.
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5. Dimmer switches. Because there are a thousand stops between on and off.
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6. A garage keypad. You will never be locked out of your house again.
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7. A motion-activated porch light. You will never fumble in the dark for your keys again.
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8. An automatic drip system.
People told us, they did. But we didn't listen, and because of that we
killed a lot of plants over 12 years. Last year we finally had an
irrigation system put in. The yard is nicer, the plants are healthier
and life is easier.
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