Flooring for Your New Kitchen Design

When it comes to remodeling your kitchen, the floor is what really pulls the entire look together. If you have a new kitchen design, but keep the same flooring, the kitchen will not look nearly as unique and upgraded as it would if you changed the flooring or refinished the flooring. The reason why a lot of people don’t bother with the floor is because you really can’t use the kitchen while the floor is being changed. Depending on your kitchen design, you really have three options to upgrading your floor.

Wood

Wood gives your kitchen a very elegant and classy look. However, it is also a lot harder to clean and take care of than the other two types of flooring. You have to be careful with wood floors in the kitchen to make sure you do not scratch, stain them as you work, or cause any water damage.  Oak is a nice hard wood to consider and beautiful with a natural finish.  If you already have wood floors in the kitchen, then consider refinishing to remove old stain and brighten the end result.

Vinyl

This is the most common type of flooring for kitchens (and bathrooms) because it is easy to clean and fairly simple to install. It is probably the most cost effective in the short term but Vinyl can be torn, the corners can come up, and it isn’t as durable as wood or tile in the long term.  There are new types of vinyl floors that can be installed over old floors and can provide a beautiful result.

Tile

Tile is by far the easiest to clean while looking elegant. It can also take a long time to install if you have a big kitchen. Tile is much more robust than vinyl and a lot easier to manage than wood. Of the three, it is the easiest to maintain, although you do have to make time to check the grouting (at least once a year) to ensure there are no breaks, which could cause water damage to the underlying sub-flooring.

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Kitchen Cabinets - Considerations for Your Kitchen Remodeling Project

When it comes to remodeling the kitchen, your kitchen cabinets will probably be one of the most time consuming aspects to consider and probably have the most overall impact on the look of the finished kitchen. A lot depends on how much you use the cabinets, what you want the room to look like in the end, and your overall goals for the project. Here are a few tips and ideas if you are thinking about redoing your kitchen cabinets.

Space

Do you find that your cabinets are either too numerous or too few for everything they need to hold? Perhaps you have too much space between your shelves and would like to add another shelf or two within some of the cabinets. Think about what you would like to put in your cabinets that don’t fit now. Remodeling your kitchen cabinets means you may finally have the space you need for all of your items, or it means you can get rid of a few cabinets so that you have more room for adding other pieces of furniture or opening up the space in the kitchen.

Design

There are many different looks you can give your cabinets. From sanding and staining existing solid wood cabinets to completely replacing them, remodeling kitchen cabinets will give your kitchen an entirely new look if this is the goal of the project. If you want a modern look with shiny doors, this will make the kitchen darker but will also make it look sleeker. Remember that the handles are also part of the design. If you are going for a certain look, consider the best handles and knobs to really highlight the kitchen cabinets’ new design.

Color

The colors of the kitchen cabinets impact how we feel when we are in the space.  For example, black and blue are actually suppressants, so if you want to lose weight, the dark modern look can help. Bright friendly colors are more inviting, but also encourage eating.  There is lots of research on how color makes us feel and how it affects our appetites, for example.  Here is an interesting article on the science behind choosing colors at WebMD.

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What to consider when designing a new bathroom

Bathroom remodeling can be both functional and enjoyable because you can easily make it look like a completely new and different room. However, you have to put a lot of thought and planning into this project. Here are a few considerations to help you determine how you would like to move forward with your bathroom remodeling project.

A Consistent Look

First, think about how you want the bathroom to look in general. Get ideas from friends and family it they have recently remodeled or look at sites such as Houzz.com for lots of visuals.  What colors would you like? Do you want tile added to the walls, floor, and shower? Will you need new storage space? If you want a modern look, western, or classic, that will give you focus for the rest of the project or if it needs to be consistent with the style of the rest of the house – these are all considerations. Don't forget to consider if you want to give your sink a new look too with a new vanity or if the sink will be replaced.

The Shower

Showers and tubs are one of the most difficult parts of the bathroom to update.  Perhaps the shower / tub are outdated and need to be replaced or maybe you can get the tub resurfaced which would save money.  If you are replacing, it’s best to use a contractor to manage and install the new shower / tub so you won’t have problems in the future.  You can also consider updating this area by adding tiles for easier cleaning or add a door to keep water from getting on the floor if you currently use shower curtains.

The Toilet

If you don’t already have a toilet that reduces water consumption, replacing it is a great place to start for your remodeling plan. Then you can save money over the years following the bathroom remodeling and provide a new, modern look for your bathroom as well.

The Little Things

No matter how much you spend on remodeling your bathroom, if the little things stay the same, it detracts from the end results. Such as faucets, towel racks, knobs on drawers and cabinets, wastebaskets, toothbrush holders, and curtains.  All of these little changes are essential to complete the project.

The right contractors can help you review your options and help you make the right decision for your project.

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