Creating Your Kitchen Remodeling Design
A critical part of planning a kitchen remodel is creating your kitchen remodeling design. It is really important to spend whatever amount of time you need to develop the exact design you want in your kitchen remodel. In fact, it is very important in controlling the cost of your remodel to decide on the exact design before work begins. Getting the design right first is one of the most effective ways to keep the cost of the project within your budget.
Browse magazines and books on home design. Surf the internet for ideas and pictures of kitchen designs. Visit new homes and model homes for ideas. Visit home improvement stores, kitchen design stores and other types of stores for ideas and trends. Be sure to ask sales associates in the stores about the new trends and the trends on their way out. This research will help you in creating your kitchen remodeling design.
You might be designing a professional kitchen or you might be designing a room that is convenient and efficient as a kitchen but also a place that will be the center of family life. You might be designing a kitchen that will be the place people gather when you entertain. Creating your kitchen remodeling design should begin with a clear understanding of the function of the room. Who will use the kitchen? How will it be used? What are the important features you want in your kitchen? What is most important of all of your ideas? Function should be your guiding principle when you are creating your kitchen remodeling design.
Here are some kitchen design points to keep in mind as you design your kitchen remodel:
- It is expensive to move plumbing
- Remodeling is a good time to upgrade insulation
- Tile removed before a remodel cannot be reused.
- Think about the visibility of pipes when choosing sinks and surrounds
- Think about where to put all electrical outlets for greatest efficiency
- Think about lighting – especially in task areas
- Always consider alternatives that can save money
- Think carefully about storage and counter space needed – try to think about efficiency over size
- Keep your priorities in mind
- Make sure all of the materials and finishes will work together
- Make sure the products you select are durable, safe and functional
With these points in mind, you should have no difficulty creating your kitchen remodel design. Think first and always about function and priorities, and you will make kitchen remodel decisions that will stand the test of time.
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