Whether you’re doing a small remodel or a big renovation, living without a kitchen can be hectic. Renovating can be taxing emotionally, and living in a house that’s under construction can add stress to everyday routine rituals, such as cooking. Setting up a temporary kitchen while you’re renovating will help keep you a little bit more sane 😉
Pick a strategic location
Plan on setting up a temporary kitchen in some place like your garage, basement or utility room (ideally, someplace with a sink)
Check for adequate outlets for plugging in small appliances
If you don’t have a dining room, and have the space, set up a table and chairs
Keep some cabinets
Before you get rid of your old cabinets, place a few in your temporary kitchen (the contractor should be able to help with this)
Create a temporary countertop
Lay plywood on top of a flat surface (i.e. cabinets, boxes, existing table) to have a work space and an area for small appliances, such as a toaster oven, microwave, coffee maker and electric kettle
Folding tables also work really well as countertops and storage
Keep essential items handy
Store commonly used kitchen items, such as paper goods, in clear plastic storage containers
