Choosing a Kitchen Design – General Considerations

When it comes to a huge renovation such as a kitchen remodel, there are a few things you need to consider before choosing your kitchen design. One of the most important things is obviously the price. Make sure that you set a budget and stay within that budget. Before you hire anyone to do your work, make sure that you do your research on prospective contractors. Check references and make sure that the contractor is licensed and insured before you sign any contract.

When you are getting ideas for your new kitchen design, think about what types of materials you want. Do you want your counter tops to be granite or quartz? Do you want the kitchen to be dark colored or light colored? What sort of finish would you like for accessories such as faucets? There are so many different products that comprise a kitchen renovation, and it may all seem overwhelming. Get the advice of an expert when in doubt.

One great feature of a kitchen design, if you have the room for it, is an island. There are many different sizes available, and picking the one that you want can take a great deal of thought and planning. You can have the island custom designed; if you want, you can add a built in wine cooler. The best kitchen design for you will be based on its functionality and how well it meets your needs. If your kitchen is very small, you will want to make the most out of your available space.

Last but not least, a big decision in your kitchen design will be the type of cabinets you are going to install. Do you want cherry wood or perhaps a nice light oak? Different woods can vary widely in price, so make sure that you are going to be staying within your budget before selecting your cabinetry.

Kitchen Remodeling – Ways to Save Money

Does the thought of remodeling your kitchen leave you breathless? The costs can be prohibitive if you plan to gut your kitchen and start from scratch. Kitchen remodeling, however, can be affordable if you are thinking in terms of basic improvements. It may take time to achieve the look you want, but by taking simple steps, you can remodel on a budget.

New kitchen cabinets are expensive and will take most, if not all, of your budget when redoing a kitchen. There are, however, less expensive alternatives. You can paint over your existing cabinets. The cabinets can also be sanded down and stained; using the right stain can take your cabinets from ho-hum to stunning. Check out cabinet refinishing companies; they will replace the doors on your existing cabinets which is cheaper than buying new cabinets and will make your cabinets look like new. An even cheaper option is to change the hardware on your existing cabinets. Experimenting with the hardware will allow you to introduce color into your kitchen. Colored knobs will draw a visitor’s eyes to the knobs instead of the cabinets.

Here are several other affordable kitchen remodeling projects:

1. Shop for new counter tops. Go to any home store and look for counters that are in stock. Counter tops come in standard sizes, which means you can purchase them for less than having a custom counter top cut for you.

2. Consider installation of do-it-yourself type flooring. Options range from carpet squares to laminate flooring that resembles natural wood or slate.

3. Search home improvement stores for lighting stock that is being phased out as this will be reasonably priced. Alternatively, you can scour yard sales for lighting that you can refurbish and bring back to life.

4. Give your kitchen a new look with a new paint job. Paint the ceiling to bring it up to date. Choose a color that will make your cabinets stand out. Look for sales on paint to save more money.

Any or all of these changes will give your kitchen a new look, and you will have the satisfaction of knowing that you succeeded in remodeling your kitchen at a reasonable cost.

Kitchen Islands – Types, Cost and Benefits

Kitchen islands are a popular fixture in many homes. There are many different styles and designs a home owner can opt to go with, and this will mainly depend on your needs and personal preferences. Choices include cart, counter top and permanent fixture styles. The price will depend on the style you choose as well as the benefits. If you have been considering adding a kitchen island, now is the time to do it. You can redo the look of your kitchen and possibly even increase the value of your home.

The cart style of kitchen islands is often the least expensive. These carts are very simple, yet also very functional. Many come with two or three shelves beneath a cutting board top. This top may be made of stainless steel, wood or plastic. As these islands are completely mobile, you can place them anywhere in the room. Many choose to use the top surface to hold microwaves or other small appliances while some homeowners choose to use the top as an additional workstation.

Counter top kitchen islands are more expensive than cart style ones, but offer many of the same benefits. This style can be either mobile or stationary, and you do have more choices in terms of the island top. The counter top may be made of butcher block, ceramic tile, stainless steel or granite. If you are in need of extra storage space, look for one that comes with inside storage covered by swinging or sliding doors.

A customized kitchen island is the choice of many although it is the most expensive type. This permanent fixture can be used as a breakfast bar. Some people opt to go with built in cooking facilities or additional sinks. Shapes for this style of island include square, round, oval, rectangular or L-shaped. You can find a design that will work best in your kitchen. Be sure to look for features such as built-in wine or pot racks if that will help to organize the room.

With any of these kitchen islands, you need to take the dimensions into consideration. A minimum of 42″ clearance on all sides is needed to allow cabinet doors to open properly. Also, if you plan on using the island as a breakfast bar, 24″ of width will be needed for each bar stool. Kitchen islands are a great addition to any home; just be sure to choose the one that is right for you.

CabinetLiquidators.com Offers 10 Percent Off Select

North Palm Beach, FL (PRWEB) March 7, 2007

CabinetLiquidators.com is currently offering 10 percent off selected door styles. Visit CabinetLiquidators.com to purchase kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanity cabinets at factory direct prices, shipped directly to consumers nationwide. The company’s ready-to-assemble cabinets are 100 percent wood and shipped 48 hours after payment verification.

CabinetLiquidators.com has more than 40 years of experience in the cabinet industry, so its team understands that remodeling a home is a major investment. The company’s friendly staff can assist customers with their projects and make a dream kitchen a reality.

The company also provides a basic design service that includes a free quick quote estimate. CabinetLiquidators.com calculates this estimate using its 10-by-10 linear footage pricing. Customers need only fill out an Online Basic Design form, and CabinetLiquidators.com will get them started. If customers would like a detailed drawing and calculation of their kitchen, CabinetLiquidators.com offers a Deluxe Design package for $ 50, which is reimbursed with a purchase. The company’s professional kitchen designers will work with consumers one-on-one to make sure kitchen cabinets are designed correctly based on measurements and ensure consumers are confident in their online purchase.

“CabinetLiquidators.com’s versatile cabinets feature all-plywood construction, with solid wood face frames and doors. No particleboard or engineered wood can be found in its cabinetry. With more than 50,000-plus cabinets in stock at its 100,000-plus sq. ft. factory in central Florida, CabinetLiquidators.com can deliver a consumer’s dream kitchen whenever it’s needed” — and without blowing the budget.

CabinetLiquidators.com offers detailed assembly instructions online and a cabinet installation service with ServiceMagic.com.

For additional information, contact CabinetLiquidators.com or visit http://www.cabinetliquidators.com. Products are in stock and ready to ship. CabinetLiquidators.com is a registered trademark of Cabinet Liquidators.

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Custom Kitchen Design Keeps Kitchen Designers Plus on the Leading Edge

(Vocus) August 17, 2010

Kitchen Designers Plus, a leading designer and provider of elegant kitchen designs and solutions, has been able to remain a driving force in the industry thanks to their unique custom kitchen design ideas.

The modern kitchen has evolved considerably from what it once was. Once upon a time, a traditional builder kitchen was all that a homeowner might hope for. However, in today?s world, the hottest current trend is to custom design your own luxury kitchen. This might be done during new home construction, but is frequently done through remodeling and renovation.

Kitchen Designers Plus has remained a vital, driving force in the industry because they recognize this trend and have given their customers the tools to create their dream kitchen. Any number of elements can be accommodated in such a custom plan, from the installation of custom cabinetry to floor-to-ceiling island designs and more.

The true beauty of this trend is that it allows homeowners to achieve their true desires, creating a kitchen area that reflects their unique tastes and sense of style, while keeping the kitchen an integral part of the home as a whole.

Kitchen Designers Plus, a kitchen designer in Toronto, offers a complete suite of services and tools for customers seeking to create their dream kitchen. From professional design consultants on staff who can help transform ideas into reality to top products like Acorn, Elmwood and Cuisine Cabico, Kitchen Designers Plus ensure that customers are able to create their dream within their home, whether that is a relaxing, country-style kitchen or an upscale, elegant dining space.

Homeowners seeking the best customization options are urged to visit Kitchen Designers Plus first, as their dedication to service, high quality products and incomparable kitchen contractors will ensure that those dreams are made into a reality.

To find out more about custom designing your own kitchen or to learn more about renovating your current kitchen, visit the company at http://www.KitchenDesignersPlus.com.

About Kitchen Designers Plus: Kitchen Designers Plus has been in business since 1961, when Glenda Vanderkolk started her design service. Over the years, the company?s dedication to providing the utmost in customer service and custom designs, as well as the highest quality kitchen products, has ensured continued growth and success. Kitchen Designers Plus has been nominated for the Consumers? Choice Award nine times since 1999.

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17 Tantalizing Kitchen Designs in Kitchens.com’s Latest Photo Slide Show

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) May 04, 2011

There?s nothing wrong with practical kitchen design that is cost-effective and offers resale value. But for anyone trying to add spice to their space, Kitchens.com presents a slide show full of kitchens that will challenge the imagination.

The Bold and Beautiful Kitchens slide show features 17 innovative kitchens from around the globe, from a farmhouse with red cabinets in Northern California to a remote-controlled kitchen in Northern Ireland with an aquarium built into the backsplash. There?s even a steampunk concept kitchen created by Kitchens.com.

?Our site is full of great looking kitchens, but for this slide show, we wanted design ideas that are bigger and bolder than the norm,? says Kitchens.com senior editor Mark Rumble. ?So we found kitchens with brilliant backsplashes, colorful cabinets, artistic design and other extraordinary features.?

The 17 photos feature many different kitchen styles?old world, modern, rustic?and an array of design ideas for applying color and texture to a room. The story behind each kitchen sheds some light on the designers? and homeowners? style choices.

About Kitchens.com

Kitchens.com (http://www.kitchens.com) is a comprehensive resource for homeowners seeking information and inspiration for their ideal kitchen. This independent online publication features photography, design trends and ideas, new product updates, product buying guides, and handy how-to information on planning and budgeting?all in a user-friendly format that puts knowledge at consumers? fingertips.

Founded in 1996, Kitchens.com is based in Chicago.

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Kitchen by San Francisco Architect Andre Rothblatt to Be Featured on Cover of the Premiere Issue of Small Kitchen Magazine

San Francisco, CA (Vocus/PRWEB) July 20, 2011

The cover of the first-ever issue of Small Kitchen will feature a ?modern bistro?-style kitchen designed by San Francisco residential architect Andre Rothblatt. The kitchen design makes use of various techniques to make the small space feel more expansive, including decorative open shelving, a wall-mounted pot pack, and a free-standing butcher block island in the center.

?I am honored to have my design chosen by Small Kitchen,? said Rothblatt. ?This particular kitchen used some rather unorthodox methods to make the most of a limited amount of space, creating an open, welcoming, and fun atmosphere.?

The kitchen featured on the cover of Small Kitchen combines an Old-World look with modern convenience. Rothblatt worked closely with the client, who is a wine sommelier and avid cook, to create the updated bistro look. The client takes cooking end entertaining as serious business, and she was an active participant in the design of the kitchen.

The focus of the kitchen is a six-burner range with a shiny stainless steel hood. The countertops are likewise stainless steel, the cabinets are simply painted white, and white subway tiles to the ceiling providing a simple yet interesting backdrop. Space-saving features such as a wall-mounted pot pack and a smaller, store-bought butcher block island (instead of a larger fixed island) give the kitchen both versatility and flair. The whole look is brought together by the black and white checkerboard floor.

Rothblatt knows that in San Francisco, where real estate is at a premium and spaces can be compact, kitchens must be efficient to make full use of the small space. But he also knows that a small kitchen can have a big personality.

?By using the space creatively, you can turn a cramped, inconvenient kitchen into a warm, welcoming environment,? Rothblatt explains. ?It just takes a little imagination.?

For more information about kitchen design or any of Andre Rothblatt?s services, call him at (415) 503-9655 or visit his website at http://www.andrerothblattarchitecture.com.

About Andre Rothblatt Architecture

Andre Rothblatt Architecture is an award-winning San Francisco architecture firm located in the San Francisco Design Center. Rothblatt graduated from UC Berkeley with a BA in Architecture in 1983 and has been actively involved in professional practice for more than 20 years. Formerly a licensed building contractor, he established his San Francisco residential architecture office in 1993. His work has been published in Sunset Magazine, House Beautiful, and Fine Homebuilding, as well as featured on HGTV.

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The RTA Store Expands its Product Line by Adding New Finishes

Fishkill, New York (PRWEB) May 29, 2011

Just months after one major expansion, The RTA Store expands again by offering a much larger number of finishes available in its RTA cabinets and flooring options. The retailer kicked off 2011 by adding hardwood and laminate flooring to its offerings, and now company president Tyler Ackerman hopes the new, expanded line of finishes that are being offered will benefit their customers even more.

Ackerman says, ?We are thrilled to be able to continue expanding our offerings at The RTA Store. Our company was built on providing excellent customer service, and our continued expansion shows just how important it is to us so that we can continue to help our customers greatly.?

The RTA Store now has over 40 finishes of RTA kitchen cabinets and more than 30 additional finishes in laminate and hardwood flooring. The company sells only solid wood and plywood kitchen cabinets on its original site, TheRTAStore.com, and it also offers a wide variety of natural wood finishes in flooring to match its RTA cabinets.

In February of this year, The RTA Store launched a new website expanding its product line to include hardwood flooring and laminate flooring. The addition of flooring came on the heels of the retailer becoming America?s largest internet retailer for RTA cabinets and discount kitchen cabinets.

The retailer credits its customers and staff members with the success of The RTA Store and its ability to expand its offering to include even more finishes in hardwood flooring, laminate flooring, and kitchen cabinets than ever before.

About the RTA Store:

The RTA Store is a family-owned and operated online retailer of RTA flooring and kitchen cabinets. The company sells products from reputable companies customers trust.

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