KITCHEN & BATH REMODELING
“If you have a remodel on your mind for your kitchen, it’s just as helpful to know what to avoid as what to include. And the most important in this particular room? Kitchen layout mistakes, which can make or totally break your space.
‘Getting your kitchen layout ideas straight before you even look at cabinetry is the first step in good design practice,’ advises Lucy Searle, Editor in Chief of Homes & Gardens, and a veteran kitchen remodeller.”
“It feels like every piece of kitchen advice lately has revolved around open shelving, whether it’s to create a more open atmosphere in a small scheme or to give a space a more lived-in, collected feel.
But open kitchen storage isn’t for everyone, and if you don’t stay on top of it, kitchen shelves become a destination for clutter and dust. The truth is, people are getting open shelf fatigue, both visually and with the upkeep.”
“Introducing color to any space is a balancing act between too much and too little, and over-the-top hues and tones that fall flat. But get it right and the benefits are so worth it. Color can instantly liven up a space — especially in the kitchen, a room where meals are lovingly made and recipes are discovered. Color can provide creative inspiration or just make the space so pretty you’ll want to cook more.
Ready to take on a color refresh but not sure where to start? We tapped two interior designers for their expert advice on how to easily infuse color into the heart of the home — whether you’re looking for something moody, vibrant, soothing, or showy.”
“Remodeling a kitchen is one of the top projects in the home, and often the most expensive. This is because a generous kitchen is now the epicenter of modern home life and a hub for cooking, entertaining, working, and more. However, when it comes to kitchen design ideas, storage should be the top priority. “
“A kitchen renovation is a surefire way to add value to your home and give your space a major, modern facelift, which is why a kitchen update is among the most popular home renovation projects. In fact, according to The National Association of Home Builders, 81% of professional remodelers said kitchen renovations were their most popular type of renovation when asked, most recently in 2016. Abby Shachat, the founder of AJS design, says via Forbes that in addition to adding value to a home, kitchen renovations are particularly popular because the kitchen is the room that most people tend to use the most, leading them to be more prone to invest money into it than other areas of the house. Because trends change so often and a kitchen has so many unique and defining features like appliances and counters, it can easily become outdated in a relatively short amount of time.”
