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Article • February 1, 2017 • 1 min read • Updated October 15, 2026

Commercializing Your Kitchen

AI illustration of a home kitchen with stainless preparation surfaces and organized tools.

AI-generated design illustration; not a completed GBC project. Materials and layout are illustrative.

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Our kitchen remodeling team can translate that commercial look into a plan for a home kitchen.

COMMERCIALIZING YOUR KITCHEN

The kitchens in commercial restaurants are amazing. They seem to function almost effortlessly and they are very efficient. You might be wondering how they manage to do this. Whether you can incorporate some of their tricks in your own kitchen while you remodel. Fortunately, GBC Kitchen and Bath has you covered with some amazing practical ideas you can borrow from commercial kitchens.

Conform to Stainless Steel

Stainless steel can be an option for a kitchen work surface. Check the supplier’s care instructions and use suitable protection for hot cookware rather than assuming the surface cannot be damaged.

Install a Convenient Tapping System

If you like a commercial-style faucet, compare its reach and spray settings with the size of your sink. Check the installation requirements and keep water within the basin rather than extending the spray over adjacent surfaces.

Invest in Silicone Mitts

Choose oven mitts intended for the hot cookware you use, whether the material is fabric or silicone. Follow the product’s temperature, condition and use instructions; no mitt provides unlimited protection from heat or steam.

Further reading

The look and upkeep of a commercial-style kitchen depend on the finishes you select; the entries on stainless steel and the kitchen explain the properties behind those choices.

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