Embarking on a kitchen remodel can feel like standing at the edge of a vast, bewildering maze. You might be torn between simply sprucing up with new furniture and appliances or diving in for a full-blown renovation, starting from ground zero.
Before you jump on a call with a local kitchen remodeler or custom kitchen cabinet company near you, take a moment to explore this guide. It's here to help you get a clear picture and ignite some fresh ideas, making it a bit easier to figure out where to begin with your kitchen makeover.
Here's a how to get started:
There is nothing more exciting to many homeowners than completely replacing old cabinets with custom ordered, handcrafted new ones. Brand new cabinets give you the opportunity to change your cabinetry layout to better match your floor plan, open up space, create additional storage and change cabinet color without painting. If your current cabinets are made of a reconstituted wood product such as particle board or medium-density fibreboard (MDF), remodeling with replacement cabinets also allows you to select materials that won't swell or discolor when exposed to moisture and heat, or break down easily over time. As some pressed wood products contain harmful formaldehyde, replacing your cabinetry may also improve your health.
If you dislike the exterior appearance of your cabinets, but don't see replacement as an option, consider resurfacing them. Many homeowners have budget constraints that make replacement impossible, or like the layout and storage of their cabinets, but balk at the idea of installing new cabinets when the current ones are otherwise fine. A skilled cabinet maker can apply a laminate or natural wood veneer product to the exterior surfaces of your cabinets that will make them look brand new. Cabinet resurfacing is usually available at half the cost of replacement and most resurfacing projects take five days or less to complete.
Another popular idea is adding decorative accessories to a kitchen to give it a facelift. Decorative accessories include new light fixtures and switch plates, decorative brackets, light rails, crown molding, appliques, handles, door hinges, drawer pulls and table legs or feet. For example, scrolled wood appliques added to the fronts of drawers can make the surfaces appear hand carved and light rails under cabinets can make cabinets appear larger, or hide and accent under cabinet lighting.
These kitchen remodel ideas, and many others available through a kitchen renovation or cabinet company, can make your kitchen look like a completely different room. Instead of dull, drab and tired, your kitchen can become as fresh and inspiring as the season you remodel it in.
These kitchen remodel ideas, and many others available through a kitchen renovation or cabinet company, can make your kitchen look like a completely different room. Instead of dull, drab and tired, your kitchen can become as fresh and inspiring as the season you remodel it in.
So, if you’re considering a kitchen upgrade? Reach out to us at 866-525-7999. Our goal is to elevate both the aesthetics and functionality of your space. Feel free to contact us whenever you're ready!