Home Improvements That Increase Value, Add Function and Beauty
The most sought-after home remodel today is the kitchen renovation. Â Many homeowners are deciding to remodel and remain in their present homes. The space that they desire to update first, for function and feel, is the kitchen. Â The following are some of the trends for current kitchen remodeling.
Cabinets
Neutral cabinet colors, such as white and gray, are very popular to offer a monochromatic palette or as a backdrop for splashes of color. Â Glass doors in cabinets showcase colorful dishware or neutral walls allow the artwork to pop! Â You can’t go wrong with white cabinets, they never go out of season, but gray tones are now bringing in a close second for homeowners choice. Â When choosing a neutral cabinet many have chosen to coordinate the island with stained wood or a contrasting color. Â To maximize function and space cabinet manufacturers, like Durasupreme, offer great functional and organizational inserts, such as spice racks, pot drawer, dish drawers, cooler drawers, bread warmers etc…
- Pots & Pans Drawer
- Corner Pull Out
- Drawer Spice Rack
- Pantry Pull Out
- Pantry Cabinet
- Pantry Pull Out 2
- Dish Towel Pull Out
- Mixer Pull Out
- Bread Warmer Drawer
- Beverage Cooler Drawer
- Dishwasher in a Drawer
- Refrigerator Drawer in Cabinet
- Corbels with function
- Table Linens Storage
Counter Top & Back-splash
Countertops and backsplash are the crowning jewels for the kitchen cabinet. Â Many homeowners who are interested in a monochromatic theme will jazz up the kitchen with a colorful tile back-splash. Â Or keeping the neutral color scheme they add interest and texture by choosing glass, stone and ceramic for the back-splash to compliment the countertop. Â Granite is still the most popular choice for counters, but the engineered stone has been climbing and we see as a close second. Â Choosing a darker top with a lighter cabinet offers a dramatic look, where a lighter color top and back-splash continues to offer light reflection and a sense of spaciousness. Â Subway tile is often chosen for a contemporary design due to its simplistic smooth look and feel.
- Honed Granite Counter Top
- Concrete Counter Top & Ceramic Tile
- Live Edge Wood Countertop
- Cabinet Pulls
- Engineered Stone
- Glass Tile Back Splash
- Granite Counter Tops
Sinks, Faucets & Floors
Necessary items for every kitchen plan are the sinks and faucets. Â According to information from interior designers, it appears the “farmhouse sink” is back in style. Â This old-fashioned sink used by our great grandmothers in the family farmhouse allowed for large pot filling, washing of vegetables, clothing, and babies. Â Another name the industry uses is “apron sink”. Â These functional and spacious sinks can be fabricated in stainless steel, enamel-coated cast iron, solid surfaces, and copper to name a few materials and are over-sized, 29″ to 48″ wide x 9″ to 14″ deep, whereby the average kitchen sink measures 30″ wide x 8″ to 10″ deep.
The decision on what faucet to pair with your kitchen sink depends on use and style. Â One of the most popular choices is the gooseneck faucet. Â These faucets are raised higher than standard faucets and can come in a variety of finishes. Â The gooseneck faucet can be purchased with single or double hot and cold handles, as well as, the touchless variety, now on the market. Â These faucets are very practical with the farm sink, offering a deep sink and a raised faucet and allowing room for large pots and platters to be easily cleaned and minimize over-splash onto the cabinet below.
- Sinks
The beauty of choice is evident in the kitchen remodeling arena. Â So many styles and finishes to meet your needs and desires. Â You can hire a kitchen designer or choose a construction firm that has designers on staff in the showroom. Â Many will be able to offer a computer layout of your desired kitchen in digital form so that you can make an informed decision and take the first step to enjoy the kitchen of your dreams.