A kitchen is often seen as practical spaces for food preparation, storage and clean up, but a kitchen should match the rest of your home and feel like a home. Luckily, there are many ways to change your kitchen in a place to entertain others and energize you as you prepare meals for your family and friends.
Even a smaller scale kitchen remodel, especially redoing kitchen cabinets, can increase the value and marketability of your home, and averages a return of 72.8%. When remodeling your kitchen there are many things to think about to make it a warm, inviting place like the rest of your home.
Cabinets
Cabinets are more than simple storage space. Quality cabinetry can completing transform the look and feel of a kitchen space. Custom made cabinets can completely transform the look and feel of your kitchen, and come in a variety of finishes and woods such as hickory, cherry, and silver maple.
Appliances
Stainless steel is still the standard of kitchen remodels, with 65% of homeowners approving them over anything else. Consider important features such as appliances that conserve energy, and gas stoves vs. electric stoves.
Counters
The material you choose for your countertops are must balance beauty functionality if you are looking create your dream kitchen.
Marble is luxurious and soft, but fragile and easily damaged by frequent use.
Granite is sturdy, less expensive and available in a variety of earthy styles, but won’t be winning any beauty contests.
Corian is an interesting man-made material that combines the practicality of granite with the the softer look of marble.
For extra work, storage and socializing space, consider adding a kitchen island to your kitchen. The majority of those who are remodeling their kitchens, 61%, are consider added an island to their kitchens.
Floors
Hardwood floors are the ideal but require greater upfront cost and maintenance. Tile floors offer added customization, but often look cold and need to be balanced with warmer features.
Additional Features
If wine is your thing, custom wine racks loaded with your favorites can add warmth and class to any kitchen space.
If you’re disorganized and constantly misplacing lids and throwing pots in a pile under your stove, consider installing a hanging rack over your kitchen island for a rustic look and added practicality.
A tile backsplash is a relatively easy and low-cost project that can bring your personal style to your kitchen.
What projects are you considering for your kitchen? Remodeling take a lot of time and advanced planning, so it helps to sit down and envision your dream kitchen!
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