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Step 1 - Decide on Kitchen ComponentsA critical first step in a successful kitchen remodel project is making important choices about the many different components in your kitchen. These components contribute to the functionality and attractiveness of the room in both subtle and not-so-subtle ways.Functionality is very important, but don't overlook the overall "look and feel" of the space. The functionality will determine whether or not you like your kitchen, but the kitchen design will determine if you "love" your kitchen. And who doesn't want to LOVE what some consider the most important room in the house?When learning how to design a kitchen, you must decide which kitchen components you are going to keep, and which ones you are going to remove, upgrade or add as part of your remodel. It is important to remember that all components work together and affect each other in terms of cost, functionality, and .. more»

Would you like to increase the market value of your home? A few home improvement projects will offer a return when you sell your home, but many home improvement projects will not provide much of a return on your home improvement investment. Pick your home improvement projects wisely and if you do take out a loan to complete your project, do your homework first and be sure that you have a good chance to recover the cost of the project when you decide to sell your home.Kitchen remodeling is a great way to add value to your home. Upgrading your appliances, replacing door and cabinet handles and painting walls can add new life to your kitchen plus add value to your home. Kitchens sell a home, so remodeling a kitchen should be a first choice for a home improvement project. Sometimes doing it yourself can save money, but consider hiring .. more»

In most cases a kitchen island is designed to serve more than a single purpose. In addition to adding counter work surface, most homeowners want to include a seating function into the island design. The simplest solution is to make the counter top surface larger than the cabinet base, and allowing the overhanging area to be used for seating.Since the counter top height of 36 inches is higher than the standard table top height of 28-30 inches, standard chairs will not work. Counter top seating requires chairs or stools with a seat height of approximately 24 inches. Fortunately, due to the popularity of this seating configuration, a wide variety of stools are easily sourced. This type of seating requires slightly more legroom than bar seating, but less than table seating. I usually recommend 15-18" overhang to provide adequate legroom.Since a single surface serves both the work area and the eating .. more»

Is your kitchen really suited to the busy lifestyle that you lead? For many people the kitchen has become the hub of family life not just serving as a dining area but an office and a place where every one can congregate. So when choosing a major kitchen remodel or you just want to rejuvenate the one you have why not think about going for a more modern kitchen design that will easily accommodate all your family's needs and daily routines. Plus if you do update your kitchen you may find that you will recoup your investment if you decide to sell up and move home.To ensure that you get a good kitchen design there are three basic elements that need to be thought.1. Ideas - look and gather some ideas for improving your kitchen.2. Layout - How you want your kitchen actually laid out.3. Style - What style do .. more»