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The kitchen is no longer a room simply designated for preparing food and eating, but rather a commonly occupied room used for gathering, dinning, office work, and much more. Is your kitchen designed to accommodate to all of the daily traffic it receives? Updating your kitchen could be the greatest thing in the world if you consider just how much time is spent in it. You may not need a complete remodel, but maybe just a few changes here and there.
Kitchen remodeling is very broad and consists of many smaller areas.
* Kitchen Appliances - Ovens, stoves, cook tops, refrigerators, dishwashers, range, microwaves, hoods, and exhaust fans.
* Kitchen Cabinets - Wood cabinets in oak, maple, cherry, hickory, pine, birch, metal and plastic. cabinet refacing, and kitchen storage items and kitchen islands.
* Kitchen Countertops - stone, marble, quartz, granite, solid surface, wood, metal, and Formica countertops.
* Kitchen Flooring - Hardwood flooring, cork, bamboo, laminate, linoleum flooring. Installation, repair and refinishing your floors.
* Kitchen Lighting - Light controls, chandeliers, fixtures, lamps, fluorescent lights, recessed and spot lighting.
* Kitchen Sinks and Fixtures - Kitchen faucets, stainless steel, brass, plastic and glass handles.
* Kitchen Windows - Skylight windows, double hung and single hung windows, casement and garden windows for growing herbs and plants.
Once you have gathered your ideas on ways to enhance your kitchen design, you must then begin to consider your current kitchen layout. Within every kitchen layouts resides the work triangle. The three legs of the triangle connect the refrigerator, sink, and cook top. An efficient work triangle reduces the steps a homeowner must take during meal preparation. Today, the reign of the work triangle is being challenged by two-cook layouts which include the elaborate island and peninsula work centers. This also includes specialized appliances such as modular cook tops, built-in grills, and microwave and convection ovens. Nevertheless, the triangle is still a helpful starting point for planning kitchen efficiency.
Aside from the kitchen layout, design and aesthetics are also extremely important when remodeling your kitchen. This is the step where you decide what colors, finishes and textures will be enhancing your kitchen. It is always a good idea to think in the future when selecting unique aesthetics because you don’t want your new design to negatively affect you when its time to sell the house.
Other kitchen remodeling considerations include kitchen size, cabinets and storage, appliance placement and use, equipment controls, budget, and current trends.
Kitchen remodeling involves several processes including the initial consultation, designing the space, demolition, ordering appliances, picking out materials such as countertops, tiles, window coverings and wood for the cabinets, plumbing, flooring, cabinetry, picking out new appliances, electrical work, drywall, painting, and wallpapering.
However, many homeowners don’t know quite what to expect. As soon as the demolition begins, the anxiety level rises. We understand this. After all, your home is in a state of transformation and this stage is not pretty. We’ve helped hundreds of Houston homeowners get through kitchen remodeling and we will do the same for you. One of the best ways to alleviate anxiety is through communication and advanced preparation. We’ll let you know what to expect along with keeping you informed every step of the way. In addition, we’ll share handy tips to help you survive your time without a functional kitchen in your home.
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