A kitchen remodeling project is a great way to start fresh and start thinking about new cabinet faces, new appliances, and new cupboards. It is also a great time to analyze your current kitchen cupboard layout and decide if your current cupboard configuration works for your needs or could use some re-tooling.
Built-in kitchen cupboards are an integral part to any kitchen design as kitchen storage is always an issue. It is almost inevitable that kitchen drawers will be come cluttered and kitchen appliances will migrate to the basement of your home because of the lack of adequate storage. When you remodel and design your new kitchen, you must think about the look as well as the functionality. Built in cabinets, when designed to model your kitchen habits, offer great usability as well as storage. Your new cupboard should give you joy and add to the value of your home while making your time in the kitchen easier and more enjoyable through organization and ease of use.
In today’s kitchen, there is a trend to more open areas. With any remodel, people are looking for more room to work and more space to enjoy the fruits of their culinary labor. Built in cupboards and kitchen cabinets can help you realize more space by making the best use of your current storage capacity. When the cabinets are laid out correctly, your kitchen will be open, giving you room to work and room for any guests or family to be in the kitchen with you.
In today’s kitchen, there is also a trend toward more elegant woods and darker finishes. Though darker woods and stains do look richer and more elegant, they often make a small area feel crowded and dense if there is no openness to the area. With the proper configuration of built in cupboards, a good remodeler can make your kitchen appear much larger than it actually is by making the most use of the space your kitchen has.
When deciding on your new kitchen cupboards, make sure you think about usability as well as looks. Your kitchen is a place where you will spend much time and you want that area to be useful for your functions. If you are getting a remodel, try and pick a remodeling contractor who can give you a 3-D walk through of the kitchen before any construction work begins so you can assess the layout and the cupboards before they are even installed.
Kitchen remodeling is a great time to see what you have, analyze the way you use your current kitchen, and make improvement with your next kitchen. Reconfiguring the layout of your cupboards can allow you to open up your kitchen and explore design styles such as darker woods that would otherwise be frowned upon in a small space. A 3-d walk through of your kitchen will allow you to see the finished product before you have even begun production.
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Written By:
Offer Steuer
President
OTM Designs & Remodeling, Inc.
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