A kitchen is rightly called the heart of a home. It is the most vibrant part of your home, where the family enjoys spending time together while cooking meals and dining. A kitchen renovation not only makes your lifestyle easy but also increases the value of your home. A renovated kitchen enhances the appearance of the entire home. If you are planning to remodel your kitchen, certain factors need to be kept in mind.

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Factors to consider when remodeling a kitchen:

Use good quality materials:

When good quality materials are used to create the hinges and drawer slides, it will prevent the sticking of drawers.  Do not choose drawers that are made up of particleboard or are stapled together. Choose wood veneer for the interiors of the cabinets since it has more durability than particleboard, MDF, laminate or melamine.

Determine heights for the cabinets:

In case you have 8 foot ceilings, choose cabinets that reach the ceilings. Such cabinets offer more space for storage allowing you to utilize the extra space in walls for open shelves or artwork. In case your ceilings have a height greater then 8 feet, leave a space of about 15 to 18 inches above cabinets.

Choose between painting and staining:

Though stained wooden cabinetry looks good, most of the finishes do not last long and cannot be altered easily. Painted cabinets present a unique personality to the kitchen.

Choose an attractive countertop:

Stained wood and white Carrara marble present a look reflecting warmth and elegance. Counter-tops also look good when made up of plastic laminate, Wiarton limestone, soapstone and honed Kirk stone slate. They present a sophisticated appearance to your kitchen.

Install a suitable island:

Do not ever place a bulky cube at the center of your kitchen. Islands are better that are open and airy in look. Do not place appliances on the island. However, if you wish to use the island to hold a cook top or a dishwasher-sink combo, try to lend a light look to it.

Avoid overdoing the details:

Design accents like plaster moldings on the cabinet fronts and pediments on stoves can prove to be an excess of decoration. An important thing to keep in mind is that your kitchen style should fit the style of the rest of the home.

Avoid materials that need excessive maintenance:

Materials having textured surfaces like tumbled marble, brick, terra-cotta and slate can camouflage the odd spots but are quite difficult to clean. Instead, materials with smooth surfaces coming in light colors like ceramic floors or white laminate counters can be cleaned easily but are quite transparent. You need to keep your kitchen neat and clean so it is better to go with materials offering ease of cleaning and requiring less maintenance.

Conclusion:

These are the basic factors to keep in mind when remodeling your kitchen. The consideration of these factors will help you to build a kitchen with greater functionality as well as enhanced aesthetics. Incorporate unique designs in your kitchen so that it reflects your individual tastes and preferences.

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Summary: A renovated kitchen is more comfortable to work in and also increases the value of your home. The renovation should be carried out faster considering the tips listed above.

Are you thinking about renovating your kitchen?  Give us a call at 914-576-2572 for a free in home estimate.  We’ve been helping families in Westchester County create their dream kitchens since 1957! Gary B.