These days, most of the interior designs of houses and apartments have an open kitchen plan. The result? Kitchens become entertainment centers and cooking spaces. The open plan allows your family, friends, and those you entertain to gather around the countertop or kitchen island as someone cooks. If you have a closed kitchen space, do you plan to open up your kitchen space by removing a wall or two? If you have an open kitchen plan, do you want to give your space more functionality, color, and beauty in its design? The answers to these questions lay within your decisions and plans for your kitchen.
So, which five tips can help you remodel your kitchen into the space you want?
1. Have a Remodeling Kitchen Plan?
Failure to plan will lead to expensive fixtures and re-dos. Having a plan will help you lay down the details of what needs renovation. Your kitchen plan will help cost items and give you a budget on the expected costs you will spend on your renovation. What do you need to note down in your plan?
- For an extensive makeover, you require blueprints. For minor remodeling, a sketch and measurements of renovation spaces can serve in place of blueprints.
- If you want to renovate the kitchen yourself, have a list of DIY projects and those that need professional help (for example, plumber, electrician, contractors, and so on).
- For an extensive remodeling of your kitchen, it is advisable to hire professionals from the beginning of your project. Why? Professionals have experience of avoiding building mistakes, how to work within building codes, and how to work with building inspectors. They will save you on costs as they know vendors, dealers, and kitchen items that will help you reduce your expenses.
- Plan your kitchen layout on paper before remodeling. Planning allows you to visualize where you want to place kitchen equipment, counters, and enough space to allow movement within the kitchen.
2. Have Ample Light in Your Kitchen
A bright, well-lit kitchen makes it a comfortable space to cook. During the day, ample sunlight can light up your kitchen. Introducing a large window or a couple of windows angled towards the direction of the sunlight and sunset will give you the needed light. Look for kitchen lights that imitate natural daylight. Avoid harsh artificial lights that make you strain your eyesight. You can add light LEDs under your cabinets to give you more visibility when chopping food items, cleaning, or cooking under cabinet spaces.
3. Brighten Your Cabinets
Paint old cabinets to brighten your kitchen or replace them with shaker kitchen cabinets. Look for bright or neutral colors to add color to your kitchen space. Consider installing lower and upper cabinets to increase your storage space.
4. Backsplash and Floor Tiling
Before selecting your tiles, consider the size, color, and texture of the tiling you want for your kitchen space. Will the tiles complement the overall color you plan for your kitchen and the rest of your house? Why not browse through a couple of magazines or the internet and find out which tile color will best suit your kitchen and get a visual idea of how they fit within the kitchen.
5. Kitchen Functionality and Organization
When renovating your kitchen, it is an exciting experience that you might forget to estimate whether it will function well for you. Allow space for your appliance and cabinet doors to swing open without bumping into each other. Have enough area on your kitchen countertops to place items when cooking or cleaning. Allow space for movement within the kitchen without bumping into counters or appliances.
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