|
Let's Build a Kitchen
Creating your dream kitchen
is not as hard as it seems. Do you need to update portions of
your current kitchen? Or would you prefer to construct a new one with a
better flow for your family's cooking needs? Follow these simple steps
and we'll show you how.
Addressing your needs - Do you need space to cook
large family meals? Are you a multi-tasker who needs to get from
your stove-to your oven-to your wok burner with ease?
Would a second sink on your
island help with traffic flow?
There new techonolgies out
there to make your kitchen easier to manage, energy efficient and safer
for the whole family. (see articles below) Would any of these items
help your goals?
Creating the most visual
impact - Do
you just need some updating in order to keep up with the neighborhood?
Cabinet doors styles & countertop colors will have the most
impact on your new kitchen by making the strongest visual statement.
Starting the process - Getting kitchen remodel
ideas is as easy as opening up a magazine. Just flip through some of
the kitchen and bath magazines out there and start tearing out pictures
of items you like.
These pictures will help you
determine these next set of questions.
* What is your style?
* What sizes and shapes you
prefer?
* What colors interest you?
* How much you want to spend?
* When you want it to be
done?
Be sure to include these 6
basic design elements into your idea planning:
1) Cabinets - painted or stained? antique faux finish? glass?
2) Appliances - New or the same as you
already have? New technologies? Energy saving devices?
3) Countertops - There are many choices:
granite, quartz, corian, glass, recycled glass, etc.
4) Sinks & faucets -
what price range are you looking for?
5) Flooring - Look at these wonderful
choices! Tile, wood, cork, bamboo (see below).
6) Architectural details-
A picture is worth a thousand words. And a little detail is worth more
value to your home!
To design:
Start with Appliances - where
you put them will determine how cook-friendly your layout is.
Next, you'll want to
determine your budget this will help narrow yoru choices for your
cabinets and countertops. Check out the tips
page of our website for a job cost report to help you prepare a
budget.
And
finally, top your design off with plumbing fixtures, flooring, and
architectural details.
Don't
worry about getting everything to match exactly. You can best give
your kitchen a certain feel by making sure everything coordinates but
still keeps its own character.
Need
help? Our designers at Attention to Detail can help you find
the right mix of styles, materials, and colors to give your kitchen its
own unique look. And our Certified Kitchen and Bath Remodeler can help
lay out the design with the functionality you need. All within your
price range!
Call
us to get started today!
|
