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Kitchen Remodeling Ideas

  1. Start with a theme. The multitude of decisions on cabinets, lighting, floor finish, color schemes, countertops all get a little simpler if you are working towards a certain theme.
    Examples:
    • Country: Heavy detailed wood legs at the island corners, wainscoating inside of door panels, drapery on the windows/doors.
    • Contemporary: sleek simple door designs, stainless steel appliances, modern lighting fixtures.
    • Rustic: Exposed or faux wood beams, wide plank flooring, knotty cabinetry.
    • Traditional: Strip oak flooring, granite tops, natural wood door styles.

  2. Decide if you can fit an island or peninsula which add to your options:
    • second sink.
    • additional storage
    • additional eating area.
    • two tiered countertop to hid dishes, etc.

  3. Eliminate support columns/partition walls:
    • once the old kitchen and wall finishes are removed you are already half way to modifying the framing.
    • kitchens that flow into the eating area and into the family room are a big asset when selling.

  4. Is the kitchen for feeding the family or holiday entertaining.
    • Larger stoves and refrigerators are nice but come at a premium.
    • Do you need six burners and a commercial grade exhaust fan with accompanying hood?
    • Do you need two sinks and two ovens?

  5. How many amenities and decorative features do you want?
    • spice racks, pull out shelves in lower cabinets, utensil dividers, pull out garbage pails, lazy susans, undercounter lighting, decorative legs, wine racks.
    • Crown moldings, undercounter lighting rails, end panels, tile backsplashes with accent pieces, and nice knobs makes simple kitchens appear to be high end kitchens.

  6. Call Vanguard Builders