There’s a reason so many parties gravitate to the kitchen. It is the warmest room in the home, figuratively speaking; the place where everyone feels relaxed, welcome and chatty.
As warm and inviting as they can be, kitchens are also often the first room in the home that really sets the date. Cabinets, countertops, fixtures and appliances have traditionally been among the top household expenses that can become visibly outdated due to style changes. Avocado-colored appliances or vinyl-lined cabinets can define the age of a home in almost a month. When renovating an outdated kitchen, there are two key questions to ask yourself before you start anything:
1. Am I renovating this kitchen for my pleasure, to satisfy all my senses cooking and socializing for many years to come? Prayed
2. Am I renovating this kitchen with my home’s resale value in mind?
In either case, you’ll want to use the best quality products you can afford, creating the best kitchen with reliable appliances, thoughtfully designed cabinets, and floors, draperies, and countertops that are both efficient and pleasing to the eye. .
Beyond these basics, there are a few things to consider.
If your renovation is really about making your kitchen a destination and haven for you, your family and friends for years to come, you can let your imagination run wild. Without worrying about what potential future buyers might think, you can use your favorite colors, textures, and styles.
A stunning backsplash can set the tone for the entire room and make a statement about what kind of family you are. An unorthodox lighting scheme can make a striking impression. Eye-catching quartz countertops can be a joy in your life while living in the house.
The biggest advantage of doing this renovation “just for you” is to make your kitchen as practical as possible depending on the reasons you use it the most. If your vision for your kitchen is truly to host a social scene, raise the counters to make room for high stools around the perimeter of the room. Turn the kitchen into a stage for your culinary performances.
If you regularly cook for a crowd, it may be worth adding specialty appliances like a freestanding steamer or indoor grill. If a member of your family has an injured knee, the entire cabinet configuration can be aligned to place items at the proper height, leaving the lower sections for larger items that are rarely used or for drawers that don’t require standing. knees. When you’re renovating your kitchen for your own needs, anything goes.
Think about your needs (your real needs, not the needs of the ideal Mario Batali of your gourmet dreams) and discuss it with your designer.
Your plans should be a little different if you expect to sell your home during the life of your kitchen. The basic concepts should remain the same. You still want to use quality products and the best appliances and fixtures you can afford (they will pay for themselves on resale). The difference is that you want to keep an eye on what an “average” homeowner would want. Choose less conspicuous colors, textures, and styles by selecting components that are expensive to replace, like countertops and cabinets. If you want attention, do it with blinds or lighting, which can be easily replaced if the next owner doesn’t share your exquisite sense of style.
Asking the question “Who is this renewal for?” It is the necessary first step in the process of remodeling your kitchen. There are many questions that follow in this exciting project, but this is the initial step in determining the overall plan.
For answers to all your questions, RodRozen Designs, an interior design company based in Vancouver, BC, is here to advise you on all aspects of your interior design, renovations, construction, and custom services, including siding. of windows, curtains, furniture, windmills. work and bedding.