Kitchens are great places for accessories. Living rooms and dining rooms can have you scratching your head for ideas, but kitchens will have you wondering how to decide on what to use. There is just so much that you can do with a kitchen. Accessory items range from under-cabinet lighting to pan racks and space-saver appliances. In addition to visible accessories, there are dozens of possibilities for improving the use of cabinets with slide-out racks, bins, and assorted accessories.

Under-cabinet lighting is, in my opinion, a valuable kitchen accessory. Not only is it functional, it adds to the appearance of a room. This type of lighting doesn't have to be expensive, and doesn't require an electrician for installation. Many types of under-cabinet lighting are designed to plug into a standard outlet. Having the lighting hard-wired is better, but if your budget is small, the plug-in types are better than nothing.

Some contractors don't get into appliances when remodeling a kitchen. Most will install dishwashers and disposers, but a lot of contractors stop at that point. Why? You can make money from the markup on appliances. Don't turn away business. You know people who remodel their kitchens are likely to want new appliances. Ranges and refrigerators are expected in a kitchen. Microwave ovens have become almost a guaranteed appliance in modern kitchens.

Here is an opening for you. Suggest a microwave that is mounted under the cabinets. This provides the benefits of the microwave without taking up valuable counter space. The same goes for other types of appliances, such as can openers. Suggest under-cabinet models and supply and install them for your customers. This insures that the job gets done and that when your work is viewed by prospective customers, it will be of professional quality.