Never underestimate the power of a good kitchen renovation. Whether you’re looking to create a more visually appealing and welcoming space in your home or you’re hoping to increase the market value of your home, these tips will make renovating your kitchen less overwhelming and give you a clear path ahead.
Layout
Before doing anything, construct a mock layout of the way you want your kitchen to look. Where do you want to place countertops and cabinets? Where should your appliances and your fridge be placed?
Before you can decide on specifics like what materials, finishes, and colors you want, you need to know how they will all fit together. You’ll want to think of how you can combine optimal aesthetics with functionality. As one of the most commonly used rooms in the house, what will look good but also make sense?
Lighting
Lighting serves multiple purposes: it sets the tone of your kitchen by creating ambiance. and it also of course helps you see what you’re doing when you’re cooking or cleaning. Think about what types of lights you want to incorporate in your kitchen and where.
A bright kitchen is safer and feels happier. Consider how many different lights you’d like in your kitchen. Perhaps you want ceiling lights as well as lights underneath your cabinets or more subtle enhancement lights for nighttime.
Flooring
There are many aspects of your kitchen flooring to consider. What types of tile do you want and in what size, color, and pattern? While this is ultimately up to personal preference, it is better to choose something that best suits your needs.
Most clients want to replace outdated flooring with something contemporary and modern. Ensure that your floors won’t clash with your walls or accent pieces. If you don’t want something that will show the smallest signs of dust, dirt, or stains, then a solid white floor is probably not the best idea.
Then again, if you want a floor that points out exactly where to clean so you don’t have to waste time running the mop through the whole floor every time, then a solid light-colored floor with minimal patterns would be ideal.
Countertops
Countertops made of granite or marble are well sought after and for good reason. They offer a classic yet modern aesthetic that instantly increases the value of your home. You should coordinate your countertop materials and appearance with your cabinets. Countertops are one of the most prominent features of your kitchen visually and are also the most used.
Cabinets
Have old, worn-out cabinets? This will instantly date your kitchen and a poor-looking cabinet is an instant eyesore. Replace old worn-down cabinets showing signs of wear and tear with brand new ones.
Consider the type of materials and the shade of your cabinets and how they would compliment the rest of your kitchen such as the countertops. Use your cabinets to create contrast between the color of your walls which will make the room look brighter.
Renovate Your Kitchen With Homestar Building Performance
If you’re interested in renovating your kitchen, don’t skimp on the important details. At Homestar Building Performance, we can help you formulate a design plan that will fit into your aesthetic goals and functional needs.
As experts in kitchen remodeling, we can help you make this dream a reality and even coordinate with your architect or interior designer. To get started, give us a call at 707-849-9237 or complete the online contact form.
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