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Kitchen Remodeling
Top Kitchen Remodeling Projects
Of all the remodeling
projects you might consider, a kitchen remodel will
probably have the most impact on how functional your
house is and will usually return the most value when it
comes time to sell your house. There are a lot of
changes you can make in the kitchen. The following is a
list of the most popular projects and the preferred
solutions:
Most Popular Projects
New Countertops
Faucets
Cabinets
Appliances
New Lighting
Flooring
Most Popular Solutions
Countertops – Preferences included granite, the
most popular choice because of its appearance and ease
of maintenance. Next is concrete with its advantage of
customizable colors and the ability to add tiles or
other personal touches creating that one-of-a-kind look.
Solid surface countertops, such as Corian, Surrell and
Avonite are also still popular because of their choice
of colors and non-porous surfaces that prevent the
growth of bacteria and mold.
Last, but not least, is tile which can create a
distinctive and highly personalized look.
Faucets – This is one of the easiest and most
inexpensive changes a homeowner can make to a kitchen.
Decorative faucets can be used to add more style to the
kitchen. In addition newer faucets which add more
functionality and can make quick work out of kitchen
tasks are becoming popular.
Cabinets – Storage can be taken to new levels
with options such as roll-out shelves, wine racks,
pullout doors with special shelves for pots and pans,
and holders for things like canned goods, garbage bins
and recyclables. Other popular features include
glass-front cabinets for displaying china and crystal
and open shelves for books and collectibles.
Another popular choice in cabinets is using coordinated
inserts to hid large and small appliances and other
kitchen utensils. Decorative hardware and under-counter
lights are also popular choices for adding ambiance to
the kitchen.
Appliances – Stainless steel is still very
popular and available in more price ranges. In addition,
manufacturers are coming out with new bold colors like
sunburst yellow and mint green for both large and small
appliances.
New Lighting – Many more lighting options are
available to provide general lighting, task lighting,
such as over the sink, as well as accent lighting to
create a more pleasant appearance. large surface
fluorescent lamps are recommended for general lighting
because of their efficiency. Another option, although
not at efficient, is recessed ceiling fixtures which
provide crisper, truer light and enhance the colors and
textures of the room.
Low-voltage linear downlighting systems equipped with
miniature incandescent bulbs can be installed to provide
task lighting for areas like the sink or range and
decorative lamps with a dimmer switch can be used to set
the mood for special occasions.
Flooring – Wood is making a comeback because it
brings warmth to the kitchen and blends with most color
schemes, as well as being very durable and easily
maintained. Another popular option is ceramic tile which
mimics real stone but costs less and is easier to
install.
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