Planning a kitchen remodel is a big task. Before you begin, you should get to know some tips and tricks that renovators use in order to make sure things go as smoothly as possible! Any mistakes during the remodeling process could cost you a lot of time and money, and it can put a lot of stress on you and your family. Today, we’ll showcase some of our favorite design tips with you to help you design the kitchen of your dreams, while still staying within budget.
Design your kitchen around how you use it
Take the time to consider you and your family’s needs when it comes to who uses the kitchen, when and for what. You’ll want to design a kitchen which fits in with everyone’s lifestyle, that way everyone in your household can make the most out of the space. You should go over details like how often you use the kitchen, which appliances you need to replace, and how much storage you need. Maybe your kitchen is the focal room when you have guests over, or it doubles as a study space. If this is true for you, then you might want to take some extra time to think about the seating or dedicate specific areas to be able to serve a dual purpose.
If storage has always been an issue for you, then you can start looking at potential areas where it can be expanded. You should keep all of these factors at the top of your mind when making decisions on new features for the kitchen and while planning the overall design of it.
Once you complete this step, you are ready to get started on your kitchen renovation. Keep reading for helpful tips to keep things running smoothly and avoid some common kitchen remodeling mistakes.
Consider getting the help of a professional
The DIY route might seem attractive, but it isn’t the right way for everyone, especially those who don’t have experience with remodeling and designing a kitchen. By enlisting the help of a professional, you can get help with the details of your remodeling plan. They can also give you helpful tips and advice, or show you where issues may arise. Remember, they’re experts, and it’s their job to know kitchens and renovations inside and out. This means they can give you valuable insights that you might not have thought of, or they can recommend ideas that you weren’t even considering.
Be careful around corners
In order to make cabinet doors and appliances more functional, plan the space where the doors will swing out and what direction they will swing in your kitchen design. You should keep your appliances away from any corners and be sure that the doors have enough room, so they won’t bang into each other if open at the same time.
Don’t crowd your design with too many focal points
If you want to have a show-stopping kitchen, make sure to make only one thing that stands out. It will help give your kitchen personality, but if you go with too many big elements it becomes overwhelming. For example, if you opt for a unique backsplash, then you should try and make everything else in the kitchen more simple or subdued so that the backsplash has a chance to shine on its own.
Choose appliances early on in the renovation process
Nothing is worse than not having enough space for your new fridge or stove after you’ve given your kitchen a total makeover. It is much easier to pick and measure cabinets after you have chosen your new appliances (if any), rather than the other way around.
Don’t forget about your backsplash
You can use your backsplash to add a point of interest to your kitchen, so try not to forget about it during the design process. You can play with colors by using the same tone but with different shades, and this is a simple way to design a sophisticated look to your kitchen.
Kick your drawers up a notch.
Cabinets are fine, but drawers can make better use of space within a kitchen, and especially if your kitchen doesn’t have a lot of space to begin with. This is because drawers allow you to use up all of that vertical space that might be wasted underneath a kitchen cabinet. Deep pull-out drawers can be used to store everything, even big pots and pans, and they make these objects easier to access because drawers pull out smoothly. You won’t need to bend your back digging around to the back of the cabinet when you need to retrieve something.
Include some natural elements into your kitchen
You can use greenery, wood elements or leather seating in order to warm up any modern kitchen and give it a more home-y vibe. By adding natural elements you can give some warmth and contrast to an otherwise stark, contemporary kitchen. Especially if you chose to go with materials like marble or have an all white kitchen.
Always think about the bigger picture
When you are planning out your kitchen redesign, always keep in mind the details and elements, which includes the colour of your walls, cabinet colours, flooring and hardware. Imagine how it will all look and tie in together once everything is said and done.
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