How to design a kitchen remodel
The design of a kitchen remodel is, for many people, the most satisfying and fun part of the process. Although it is possible to design a beautiful and elegant kitchen yourself, you can also consider hiring a professional to help you with your design. A professional can give you many ideas and introduce you to new products while staying true to the spirit of your original design vision. Whether you decide to do all the design work yourself or hire a professional, you need to consider some elements that will get you started on the right path to remodel your kitchen.
The art of kitchen design is intimately related to how you will use the space. The old adage, form follows function, has a lot of truth. The design is not only a question of appearance, but of use. And while most of us are undoubtedly beginning our dreams of a new design for our kitchen with visions of a specific look, space planning is just as important.
The kitchen is often referred to as the heart of the house and many activities are offered in addition to the kitchen. You can linger regularly with a cup of coffee and the morning paper, or give your family breakfast before they rush to the door. Your kids may want to do their homework while you cook at night, or maybe you and your partner share culinary tasks.
Maybe you organize regular big gatherings or cook for intimate dinners. All of these various activities will affect the design of your kitchen and it is important to take them into account when you start planning. You will also want to think about storage space when drawing your design. Do you regularly have trouble finding room for all your pots? Is there enough room for each member of the family to sit in the corner? All of these space use issues and all other issues related to the design of your current kitchen should be noted. You may want to talk to each family member and see what their concerns are regarding the use of space.
Once you've listed the issues that need to be addressed in your new plan, the fun part of kitchen remodeling design begins when you make cabinet, flooring, countertop and lighting choices. . All of these design elements must work together to create a consistent design, but it's not difficult to accomplish with the wide variety of products available today.
There are a multitude of cabinet options, starting with your choice of wood or laminate. If you choose wood, you will have to choose what type of oak, cherry or birch? And then, there are the door styles: plain, curved, recessed panel, curved? With flooring, you need to consider not only appearance, but also durability and ease of cleaning. Counters must be sturdy and durable, and with the variety of natural and synthetic choices available today, your design can combine beauty with ease of maintenance. Lighting is also intimately related to space issues in your design: are there places in your current kitchen where you need more light? Is the preparation area too dark now? You may want recessed or track lighting to increase brightness, or maybe you prefer a stylish chandelier?
