Tips for designing your new kitchen

Eat, drink and be happy. Those three little words can apply to many things, however in this case they refer to your kitchen design. You can spend thousands of dollars trying to create your ultimate kitchen, only to be frustrated with some of your decisions later. Before sitting down with a Kitchen Designer, I recommend doing some research on appliances, cabinets and fixtures ahead of time. This way you can present your ideas and ultimately have more input on the outcome of your kitchen. The Internet offers a tremendous amount of information for you to utilize. Sites like www.HomeCenter.com provide product information, specifications and discounts directly to the consumer. This not only allows you to save money, but also become more informed on the products that are available.

As a homeowner, you have a responsibility to your family as well as yourself to make the right decisions on your design and product selection. Don’t allow a designer to dictate what your kitchen should look like, rather utilize their knowledge and your research to create the kitchen you want. Take a step back and look at your current kitchen, determine what you like and dislike about it and write those things down. This will help you figure out what works and what needs improvement. Ask yourself the following questions:

1) Do you like where the sink is positions?
2) Do you like where the appliances are positioned?
3) Do you have enough draw space?
4) Do you have enough storage space?
5) Do you want Undercounter lighting?

These are just some of the questions you should ask yourself. The answers may help to determine your layout and design. Remodeling a kitchen can very exciting as well as frustrating. When selecting your cabinets, make sure your inquire about lead times especially on special order manufacturers. The last thing you want is a delay in receiving your material. With proper planning and a good designer you can eat, drink and be happy in your new kitchen.


Written by Dominic Anfossi