Kitchen Location Within a Home
Selecting a floorplan for your new home goes beyond just number of bedrooms and square feet. One approach that helps many homeowners find the perfect floorplan for their lifestyle is considering the placement of the Kitchen within their home. Floorplans may have the Kitchen located in the front, middle and rear of the home, and understanding the benefit of each is may be helpful. Below you'll find a list of benefits for each Kitchen location that can help you make a clear decision as you search for a new home.
Kitchen Front
A Kitchen in the front of the home typically provides convenient access to the Kitchen from the main entry and Garage.
Kitchen Front Benefits:
- Natural light and view of the street with a front-facing window.
- It's easy to unload groceries when the Kitchen is near the front entry.
- The Great Room opens up to the rear of the home and blends your outdoor and indoor living space together.
- Showcases the spectacular Kitchen countertops and cabinetry as the first impression of the home.
Kitchen Middle
If the Kitchen is the heart of your ideal new home, then you might want to consider a floorplan with a Kitchen location in the middle.
Kitchen Middle Benefits
- An island and sink that overlooks the Great Room.
- Opportunity to socialize with company while you prepare meals.
- The Kitchen as the hub of activity in the home, perfect for those who spend a lot of time preparing meals.
- Spacious, open layouts with ample cabinet and counter space.
Kitchen Rear
Floorplans that feature a Kitchen in the rear of the home optimize views of the outdoor living area.
Kitchen Rear Benefits:
- The ability to keep an eye on friends and family from the Kitchen while they enjoy outdoor living areas and your backyard.
- Fun entertainment opportunities! BBQs and outdoor parties are made easy with convenient access to the Kitchen from your outdoor space.
- Grand Foyers and formal living spaces become the main focal points when entering the home.