The kitchen is the heart and soul of a home. Whether it’s small or large, it’s the hub. With dining rooms becoming obsolete, the kitchen is the most used room in a house. Meals are created, homework is done, and guests gather there. Today, kitchens are more than just where the oven is located. They’re family living spaces. A house’s value depends significantly upon its kitchen.

If yours could use some updating, here are some simple and fantastic options for your electronics and peace of mind.

Hate Cords? Check out the Invisible Outlet. It’s recessed into a wall a half-to-an inch deep so all your appliances fit flush against the wall, and their cords can be tucked into the inset.

See Everything! Add LED under cabinet lighting. It’s gorgeous, highlights the backsplash, and you can see what you’re cooking! It’s also very low cost to leave on at night.

Ban Clutter. Get a pop-up outlet. This boasts several outlets and pops up when you need to plug in the toaster, coffee maker, or laptop. Then, it disappears when you’re done. It’s best installed where there is a cabinet underneath.

Update Your Lighting. This is relatively simple and makes a huge difference. Changing fixtures, color, and even the location of your lighting can update the space. Just because there’s a light fixture in a particular area already doesn’t mean that’s where the table must go. You can move that without much effort if you wish.

USB Combo Outlets. We live in a plugged-in world. Some outlets let us recharge everything simultaneously with a combination plug/USB outlet. Swap out your current outlets for a combo.

Upgrade Switches. Yes, there’s such a thing as designer switches and light plates. If you have a backsplash, you may want to upgrade your switches to work with your design. Touch sensor switches are another modern option.

Think Safety. GFCI outlets (ground fault circuit interrupter) are required by code wherever water is present, such as in bathrooms and kitchens. It shuts off if it detects an unintended path, such as a liquid or a person.

These are some simple and fantastic upgrades you can do to make your kitchen more enjoyable to spend time in! Does that sound like a plan? Call Leinster Electric today at (973) 349-4184 and let us bring some new life to your kitchen.