What does the term “summer kitchen” mean to you? If you’re like most of us, you probably envision a large patio with a barbecue grill, a built-in sink, and a small refrigerator. The term conjures up images of summer entertaining, and a place where we can practice our grilling techniques or test new recipes purely for the enjoyment of it.
In the 19th century, however, the term “summer kitchen” was frequently used to refer to a separate outbuilding or a shed-type attachment to the main house that kept the warmth of the cooking away from the main rooms. These summer kitchens were vital to the farm families who canned their own fruits and vegetables, made jams and jellies, and cooked food for their families and the hired hands. And they were an important part of keeping the temperature moderate in the rest of the house.
Today, thanks in part to the invention of air conditioning, our indoor kitchens serve us all year long. But this means that our kitchens not only have to serve us well, but they have to look good while doing it. The pressure to update our kitchens has never been stronger.
If you’ve been wanting to update your kitchen but are staggered by the prices for a complete remodel, don’t lose hope. Today there are more products than ever before to update your home without spending a fortune. How can you update your kitchen while maintaining a tight budget?
Repainted kitchen cabinet doors drying in our work room
In addition to having your walls and cabinets repainted, there are also specialty products than can be used to resurface your countertops and floors, giving you the look of costlier granite or stone products. Your avocado green tile backsplash can now be recoated in a softer, neutral shade to compliment any decor. Imagine having your entire kitchen remodeled without removing a single tile or countertop! It’s not a dream, it can be done with the help of a painting professional. So, while you’re outside enjoying your summer kitchen, we’ll be inside fixing up your indoor kitchen.