How to Elevate Your Rental Property Kitchen
A common reason travelers and guests choose to rent, rather than stay in a hotel is the ability to cook their own meals. Having access to a kitchen can make someone instantly feel at home, no matter if they will be at the rental for a few days or a few months. Ensuring that your kitchen space is updated and functional is key in making their stay easy and relaxing. Here are some ways to elevate your rental property kitchen to keep it up to date and fully stocked!
Exposed Shelves
The most frustrating part of cooking in a kitchen that isn’t your own is not knowing where things are stored. When you’re setting up the kitchen in your rental property, a design suggestion we have is to add exposed shelves if possible. Stacking plates, displaying pots, and pans, and storing cups and mugs on these shelves allow for easy navigation throughout the kitchen. This also helps you as an owner quickly take inventory of what is left, what may have been broken, or what needs to be replaced. Easy on everyone!
Area Rug
Adding a larger area rug to the kitchen area can benefit for a variety of reasons. Adding a textural element can help soften your space and allow it to feel more welcoming to guests. This is also a fun way to make your kitchen more bright and cheerful, allowing your personal taste to shine through in a space that you’re sharing with others.
Updated Dishware
Keeping stock of your dishware, specifically glasses or mugs is a really important element in having a functional kitchen ready for your guests. The best way to determine how much dishware should be in your home is by multiplying the number of guests you have by two. This will ensure that you have enough for your guests in case they decide to have a few visitors.
Restock Pantry Items
Having basic items like coffee, tea, oil, sugar, salt, and pepper is such an easy way to make your guest's stay as seamless and easy as possible. Choose items that won’t expire, and that you can even add in bulk. Be sure to check up on these items to ensure you didn't miss expiration days, and store them in such a way that allows them to stay fresh for a long period of time.
Install LED Strip Lights
If you’re wanting to elevate your kitchen's look and feel, adjusting or adding different lighting elements can give it a modern edge. LED strips, like this one, are the easiest way to accomplish a cleaner, overall sleeker look and feel. Install the strip under the cabinets so that the light floods out onto the countertops.
Add More Storage
Adding magnetic wall-mounted knife blocks and hanging pot holders is a great way to add additional storage to the kitchen. This will also keep the appliances in plain sight, following the same framework and purpose as an exposed shelf. If your rental space is a bit smaller, or you want to keep the drawers available for other items, adding hooks and wall mountings is a great solution for really any kitchen space!
As long as your rental property kitchen prioritizes function and is fully equipped with appliances like can openers and coffee pots, then you’re set! These are additional adjustments that benefit and create a thoughtful beautiful space for your guests. If you have any other questions or are curious about updating the interiors of your kitchen or any space, never hesitate to contact us. We are always happy to help!