5 Tips for Kitchen Remodeling

Thinking about renovating your kitchen? Renovating can be a stressful thing to do, so make sure to avoid any expensive mistakes with these 5 tips for kitchen remodeling outlined below. Read on!

1. Create a Distinctive Space

To create a distinctive space, your first move is to look at your kitchen with an eye to what might serve as a focal point. A large window, alcove, or long wall can be the start. Take advantage of a bank of beautiful windows with an eye-catching counter that runs the length of the window wall.

If you love to entertain and are lucky enough to have ample space, consider setting your room up to include two back-to-back kitchens; one with a full-size range, a fridge, ovens, and a sink, and the other with an ice-maker, a wine chiller, a second sink, a mini-fridge, and a microwave, plus an abundance of storage. Pretty much anything you dream up can be executed with the help of a talented design team. It’s up to you!

2. Consider Lighting

One of the most important things to consider when renovating or building a new kitchen is the lighting designs. While lots of people go with recessed lighting in their kitchen, we also suggest hanging bigger light fixtures over islands, another functional decorative opportunity. And don’t forget that cabinets can block light from falling onto your countertops, which hanging fixtures can help eliminate.

3. Use Quality Material

Top-quality drawer slides and hinges mean cabinet doors will stay closed and drawers won’t stick. Stay away from drawers that are stapled together or made of particleboard. For cabinet interiors, wood veneer is more durable than melamine, laminate, MDF or particleboard.

4. Ventilate your Kitchen

Don’t overlook ventilating your kitchen.  Whether you opt for an industrial-like stove or go with a traditional 4 burner model, you should overcompensate when it comes to an exhaust system (especially if you do any sort of consistent or serious cooking).  Moreover, try and get your stove installed on an outside wall so that you don’t have a long run to the outside (with your vent tubing).

5. Set your Countertops

Those who cook frequently require more counter space — ideally between the range and sink — than those who cook infrequently or who prepare simple meals. Incorporating two countertop heights makes baking and prep work easy and helps kids who are involved in meal preparation.

 

M.C. Painting & Renovations would love to work with you on your upcoming kitchen renovation. For more information on how we can bring your dream kitchen ideas to life, contact us today!

 

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