If you’re the average American, you spend 400 hours in the kitchen each year. Maybe you love that fact, and only wish you had a nicer kitchen to spend so much time in. Or maybe you would rather spend your time somewhere else, and wish for a more practical and efficient space to cook in. In either event, you want a kitchen remodel.

Bold cabinets. Butcherblock countertops. Stainless steel appliances. Decorative backsplash. Kitchen remodeling is one of the best home improvement projects because you can get so creative with it. Just don’t overlook the most important part of any kitchen remodel: the one you need a plumber for.

Why Is Plumbing the Key to Kitchen Remodeling?

We’ve already touched on the two reasons why new plumbing fixtures are an absolute must for kitchen remodeling: they make your living space nicer and your life easier at the same time.

Aesthetics. What’s one of the first things your guests notice about your kitchen when they enter it? That’s right: the sink. We hope you don’t socialize with the kinds of people who would look down on you for having an ugly sink. Still, everyone likes their home to make favorable impressions. And even if you’re the only one who will ever see your kitchen sink and faucet, that’s reason enough to invest in fixtures you love.

Here’s another fascinating kitchen statistic for you: the average American spends 152 hours a year using their kitchen sink. That’s over six days of filling pots, washing dishes, and in some cases giving baby a bath. If your kitchen sink is small, accompanied by a faltering faucet, or insufficient in any other way, those 152 hours are bound to feel a whole lot longer.

Get Creative With Your Kitchen Remodel

Think outside the box. A couple of inventive fixtures can transform any kitchen into a place of luxury!

Pot filler faucet. Do you struggle to carry full, heavy pots of water to your stovetop? Or does your family eat tons of pasta, mashed potatoes and hard-boiled eggs? Then a pot filler faucet is sure to make your cooking experience more enjoyable. The long, articulated faucet can quickly fill pots wherever they sit on the range, and folds up against the wall when not in use for maximum ergonomics.

Kitchen island sink. A kitchen island sink offers two great ways to enhance your kitchen. If it’s replacing your original sink, it will create tons more counter space along your wall. And if it’s becoming your second kitchen sink, it will drastically reduce traffic around where you prepare food.

Wet bar. We believe the words “dry” and “bar” don’t belong next to one another. If you agree, then you’ll love entertaining your guests at your new wet bar – or letting them help themselves to restorative beverages while you provide the life of the party elsewhere. Rinse out glasses. Fill ice cube trays. Wash your hands after getting sticky cocktail ingredients on them. A wet bar makes it all easy as 1-2-3!

Workstation sink. A workstation sink isn’t just a massive upgrade in the size department. It is also available with several optional accessories such as a cutting board, colander, and foldable dish drying rack. It’s like making your kitchen bigger without having to knock down any walls.

Hire a Pro for All your Kitchen Plumbing Needs

Don’t jeopardize your beautiful new kitchen with DIY plumbing fixture installation. A plumber will make sure you love the outcome, and help you avoid serious property damage while they’re at it.

If you’re looking forward to reinventing your kitchen, then Gilk Services is here to help! Contact us today to learn more about our residential plumbing services in Albany, Avon, Cold Spring, Eden Valley, Freeport, Kimball, Lake Henry, Paynesville, Richmond, Rockville, St. Joseph and Watkins, Minnesota!