June marks the culmination of half a year and one of the most important rooms in the house might have been neglected in the midst of dynamic daily life. It is the VIP room
(Very Important Place) and the most used room in the house – the kitchen. The kitchen needs some love and care whether you are ready to invest or are on a budget.
Prior to diving into details, here are a few notes to get you started and give you control over the direction you want your kitchen makeover to take.
1. De-cluttering. Start with a blank canvas and get inspired. De-clutter and get rid of all except essentials. Furniture, old dishes, decorative items, et cetera. Time to donate! Donate all items to non-profit donation centers; it is always good to give back to our community in any way possible.
2. Choose a scheme that complements the rest of your home. This will allow you to develop your style as you go along.
3. Ready to invest or on a budget? If you are ready to invest, cabinetry and countertops will transform your kitchen into an oasis of tasteful comfort and functionality. Cabinetry will provide the luxury of space; functional accessories will increase use and space without compromising an effortless sophistication. Most cabinet companies offer a wide variety of styles and accessories to fit any personality and any need. When choosing the right material for countertops, your countertop can be practical, durable and give your home a touch of everlasting elegance.
Quartz is nature perfected. Quartz is nature’s strongest stone, with beautiful aspects and exceptional qualities that make it scratch resistant, stain resistant, crack resistant, heat resistant, nonabsorbent, mold and mildew resistant and color consistent.
If you are on a budget, paint and new hardware will freshen up your kitchen without all the costs. Look for brands with a wide range of interior shades that satisfy any interior designer’s schematic needs. Light colors open up spaces and bright colors will bring out personality and more dramatic change. Hardware can give your kitchen a more contemporary polished look. Whatever style you want to translate, hardware will certainly help you achieve that specific look. It is also important to look for quality when searching for hardware. Hardware with a base metal of cast zinc alloy or steel will assure you a long lasting look.
Renovating your kitchen will revive your entire home and save you energy to prepare and enjoy in a new space all the upcoming holidays of 2014. FBN
By Mike Brackin
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