Tne of the more taxing parts of a kitchen remodel is paring down your options. And I can sympathize. When looking into a kitchen remodel, there are countless materials all screaming for the opportunity to have a place in your kitchen. But where does that leave you? Possibly stressed, overwhelmed, or worn out. So, to make it easier for you, we’ll be tackling one of the bigger rivalries in the kitchen remodeling game: laminate vs. wood. It’s process vs production and both are looking to entice you to one side or the other. And while both materials are fantastic options for your cabinets, anything from your lifestyle, and budget, to upkeep are valid influences on your decision.
For the purposes of this article, we’ll be looking at laminate as a process through cabinet refacing and wood as used in a full remodel to better understand the longevity of a refacing job versus a full remodel and what both bring to the table.
One of the first questions you should consider when it comes to laminate vs wood is if you would prefer to have a natural, from the earth material or an engineered product. There are aesthetic and practical considerations for both.
Wood cabinetry is made from lumber that is stained, shaped, cut, and glued together. While your actual wood species options will differ from company to company, here at Kitchen Magic we offer three: maple, cherry, and oak. What’s the difference? Let’s dig in:
A hybrid kitchen remodel may include custom-built cabinets, such as an island or pantry that perfectly match the refaced, existing cabinetry. The result is a highly personalized and transformational kitchen cabinet design.
Remodels like this will improve the aesthetics and function of a kitchen, while also increasing the property value should you decide to sell down the road. The 2022 cost vs. value report says that a minor kitchen remodel will return 74.7% of the investment.
Our Designers propose solutions for storage problems, addressing issues you didn't even know you had. Stacked dry goods in the garage or mixed in with dishware do not present a functional and organized kitchen. Designated storage for dry goods, spices, cooking essentials, and other everyday items will unclutter the heart of your home.
Currently, hybrid kitchens are so popular that a majority of the newly remodeled kitchens by Kitchen Magic utilize a hybrid design model. And their designers don’t see the trend slowing down as the formula always suits a custom solution for every customer. Even with the pandemic in the rear-view mirror, many remodeling homeowners still have storage on their wish lists.
Below are several of the most popular design scenarios for which a homeowner embraces a hybrid design plan.
Incorporate a custom-crafted kitchen island instead of a peninsula that’s more conducive to gatherings. More homeowners with older homes are bidding adieu to their kitchen peninsula, as the U-shape is a configuration that tends to "trap" people into a particular prep or dining area. Instead, allow your kitchen design team to create a kitchen island for increased workflow. The kitchen island is also a user-friendly layout for dining and social gatherings.
A custom hutch or built-in desk is a welcome addition to working and learning at home. Add cabinets, shelves, cubbies, and glass fronts.
Discover how you can turn an open corner into a super functional work-from-home zone. Reface the existing cabinets and add a custom deck that suits your home office situation
A custom hutch or built-in desk is a welcome addition to working and learning at home. Add cabinets, shelves, cubbies, and glass fronts.
Discover how you can turn an open corner into a super functional work-from-home zone. Reface the existing cabinets and add a custom deck that suits your home office situation.
Glass-front cabinets flanked by new pantry cabinets allow you to flex your design muscle and display your new home store finds with pride.
A hybrid kitchen design allows for a design team to claim extra space for new possibilities to store non-perishable foods, work from home, or display. So whether you plan to add an adjacent pantry, a credenza, or a mudroom with cabinets, the sky's the limit with the help of skilled craftspeople and designers that utilize space wisely.
We can help dream up and accomplish unique new ways to organize and store dry goods, spices, canned goods, baking essentials, and other everyday items in the heart of your home.
Up your style with a hybrid mix of materials, woods, texture, and color.
More than highly functional, a hybrid kitchen offers a canvas to masterfully mix color, texture, and materials in savvy and sophisticated new ways. This classic cherry display cabinet adds fashion and function to an otherwise empty space.
Suppose you haven't seen newly trending white with natural wood kitchens. In that case, you will be amazed to view the simplicity of the look and feel of endless mixed hybrid possibilities like this cherry hutch with rustic kitchen cabinet pulls added to a refaced white kitchen.
Ditch your kitchen remodel DIY project and let our team of experts transform your cooking space. At Kitchen Magic, our signature refacing consists of premium North American lumber or solid veneer to set the tone for a timeless, functional kitchen design for your home.
Explore how you can change the way your kitchen cabinets and countertops look and function with a free design consultation. It's fun, informative, and completely free!
Just give us a call at 866-525-7999 or schedule your free design consultation online. We’ll make sure your home in Pennsylvania turns out exactly as you imagined it!