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Thursday, September 1st, 2016
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Kitchen renovation is not as easy as buying a new refrigerator or oven. This is a major decision that you need to significantly plan for. Being queen of the kitchen means being ready to get out of your comfort zone and experimenting on a few designs.
A New and Interesting Coat of Paint
More often than not, a fresh coat of paint is sufficient in beautifying the kitchen. If paint is not feasible at the moment, then you can wash the walls as well as the baseboards (for starters). You would be surprised at the new look that you sometimes get to achieve all because you tidied up.
Invest in New Things
New cabinets can also help you create a cleaner and more spacious kitchen. New flooring can also help aesthetics-wise. The greatest choices that most homeowners resort to are hardwood and tile flooring though synthetic wood and vinyl would also look nice at a more affordable price.
If your kitchen countertops are already outdated or worn out then that’s the glaring clue that it’s time to update ‘em.
Consider Major Appliance and Furniture Investment
So what is the chief function of a kitchen?
Cooking is the major activity that takes place inside the kitchen. Since this is so, you need to start shopping for a fridge, stove top, oven, microwave, and a dishwasher. These appliances are bulky so you need to plan the kitchen around them.
It is important that you shop with caution when it comes to appliances. The price tag is commensurate to how massive the appliance is. Decide how much budget you can work on then find out what size, shape, style or setup would work best.
Most kitchens work best with the classic oven-cooktop. Find out what your range budget is so that you can decide between the stainless steel commercial range, the slide-in freestanding range, or the cast iron range.
If you don’t like the standard range type, then you should find separate oven and cooktop.
When it comes to your refrigerator choice, know that it takes up visual space. Find out how much room you would need to store your food before you even begin shopping. As for the microwave, this can be the most glamorous kitchen appliance if you choose correctly. There are countertop and built-in models. Find out which version works for you.
As you place the major appliances in their proper places, it crucial to think what else you need to bring into your kitchen. The placement of these electrical appliances determines what furniture pieces need should be bought.
Let’s have an example – say you are someone who likes working with kitchen assistants, then what you need is a kitchen island. Your floor plan must be based on how you would work inside the kitchen.
If you like dining inside the kitchen, then have a dining nook set up there. Choose a dining set that will match your theme.
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Consider Your Lifestyle
Once again, remember that you are the star in your kitchen so set it up the way that you would want it to look. Are you ready to welcome spillage, the noise of silverware and the laughter of your family members?
Choose flooring material that can withstand wear and tear but one that would not be too uncomfortable to stand on for long periods of time. Remember that the kitchen floor will get grimy, eventually. If you want to minimize the amount of time that you would spend on maintenance then find a material that is water resistant, easy to clean and not prone to any kind of staining. Examples of such materials are bamboo, vinyl, cork, hardwood, and linoleum.
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Wednesday, July 27th, 2016
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There are a lot of options from trendy to traditional when it comes to the materials that you can use for your kitchen backsplash. Your options can range from rustic wood, metal to trendy glass. Tile may be the most used backsplash material at the moment but there are many other choices to look at. Natural stone is also a fast-growing option. With the right installer, your options grow even more.
What to choose?
Wood Mosaic
A mosaic tile backsplash can be fashioned out of any antique or old thing. For instance, an old boat wood can be used as a moisture-repellent material. This kind of wood mosaic backsplash no longer requires sealant or grout.
Reclaimed Wood
Whoever said hardwood is just for flooring and walls has clearly not seen the beauty of hardwood backsplash. A standout feature of open-concept kitchens is a modern backsplash. You can stray from tradition by installing a wood backsplash instead. This reclaimed wood backsplash should warm up any concrete or stainless steel environment.
Marble Plus Wallpaper
Not a lot of people opt for a white kitchen and those who do tend to set up an all-white environment. A white marble backsplash will work wonders if paired with the correct floral wallpaper. Who will come out the star? In this case, the more patterns or fanciful features the design element has, then it tends to be the star of the show.
The Photo Wall
Again, you can break away from tradition by customizing the backsplash of your kitchen. Instead of the usual tiled backsplash, go for a photo wall instead. Give your kitchen a more sentimental twist by having a cutting-edge family-wall-of-sorts backsplash.
Add orange accents to liven up any monochromatic palette.
Mirror, Mirror
A mirrored backsplash is a beautiful option for those who are in love with any mirrored surface. Any small kitchen space would immediately look and feel bigger once a mirrored surface is used as a backsplash. Use this together with bright white marble as a kitchen countertop and what you’ve achieved is sublime.
Distressed mirrors can also be used to reflect the light inside the kitchen. This will brighten up the space without being too glaring. The vintage look will also pair well with wooden cabinetry.
Coffee Bean and Tea Bar
The coffee bean backsplash will surely catch the attention of any guest. This will effortlessly become the focal point in the kitchen as it provides the unique texture to your wall.
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Bold and Energetic
Any homeowner or chef would surely feel at home in a colorful kitchen. Try white tiles, with anything green and blue for your backsplash; no matter what materials you use, for as long as you use this tri-color scheme, then you’re sure to energize the room.
Concrete
Embossed concrete used as a tile backsplash may be an intricate project to take on but these interlocking patterns can offer a sense of formality in any kitchen. Pair these with traditional cabinetry to achieve a classic appeal.
Metallics
Practically any color can work well with a metallic backsplash. Stainless steel tiles provide a contemporary contrast to bold-colored cabinetry. You can also opt for a more geometric design if you will dress up a modern kitchen. White bronze tiles can be finished with light patina to add visual interest.
Contemporary kitchens can have a more sophisticated look if they use a penny-tile backsplash. The round metallic tiles pop against any dark-colored walls, black door, or lacquer cabinets.
Among the metallic, the most famous is the copper tile. This is a ceramic tile covered with a thin coating of copper. This protective coating will give the material a natural patina over time, one that you would surely love.
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Tuesday, June 28th, 2016
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Okay, you’re excited to remodel your kitchen. But do you even know where to begin? Some homeowners begin their journey by looking at appliances, initially. Others begin by looking at kitchen photos online or in magazines.
Kitchen remodeling could be the result of many reasons. First, some decide that they need more room. Others just want to upgrade their current theme. As soon as you know what your purpose is in remodeling, then it’s time to learn these essential steps –
Know What You Need
This is the first step in remodeling your kitchen because this is that stage when you need to get ideas from books, showrooms or magazines. Knowing what you actually need will help you stage a more targeted approach in finishing the project.
Know your priorities. Find out how many people will usually gather there and how much room is needed to cook the food or even to just move about. Is there a need to topple down walls because of these needs? Or would you be fine with the current space and what you would need to do is to just alter the placement of some furnishings?
Plan
A huge part of planning is researching. Figure out the budget that you can shell out while considering the duration of the project. Find out also what the essentials are and learn to separate them from the mere wants.
Hire Professionals
You might have chosen a DIY project but there are certain aspects of kitchen remodeling that require the help of experts. For instance, plumbing and electrical works require professional expertise. Find persons to interview by asking for referrals from your friends and relatives. If they are not able to provide any, then visit showrooms or hire a designer who knows where to get these kinds of professionals.
Professionals can also help you in aspects of your project such as what permits and contracts to apply for, budgeting, space planning, choosing furnishings, and deciding on fixtures and finishes.
The Schematic Phase
This is the part when space planning, sketching, and drawing the preliminary floor plans are all done. While you may be tempted to concentrate on how the kitchen would eventually look like, you must also remember that the space and layout should be well considered, too.
A well-thought plan will help you figure out where to get the materials, how many square feet will be needed, and how much the project would cost.
Design Development and Documentation
This is the phase when design is finalized and the floor plans, details, elevations, lighting switch plans, electrical drawings, and exterior elevations are all reviewed. This is also when the construction drawings are used. Have the fixtures and finishes selected by this phase so that the contractor can draft the final price for the project.
Ask for Estimates
If you haven’t found a licensed contractor yet, then your next step is to ask for project estimates from at least three different contractors. Ask for preliminary walk-throughs as soon as the schematic designs are finished.
Ask for a Demo
See if the project requires you to move out or if the kitchen would just be closed off while the construction is ongoing. Ask regarding the logistics so you get to keep your sanity. The contractor will need to discuss if he requires that you meet weekly or monthly. Ask also who will remove the dust and debris after the construction. These are seemingly small things that cause a lot of headache at the end of most remodeling projects.
The Checklist
As soon as the kitchen remodeling is done, there’s that time when you start looking for missing items or jobs that have been forgotten. Create a checklist and stand by it as you go through the project. This need not be a formal list. Sometimes it is as informal as an email that lists the things that need to be finished or fixed.
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