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Three Designer Tips for a Kitchen You Will Love

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There comes a time for every homeowner to take the next step and revitalize their outdated kitchen. We know that you must feel bombarded with options, but focusing on a few basic things can get the ball rolling in the right direction. Kitchen remodeling can be a nightmare for some homeowners, but if it is planned well you will increase the value of your home and have a relaxing space to cook and socialize in. To get you started off on the right foot, here are some helpful tips that can help you build the kitchen of your dreams.

Maximize Space

We know you want to be able to use as much space as possible in your kitchen and you should be able to defy the traditional settings of the original layout of your home. Home appliances are offered in all shapes and sizes, so you can easily accommodate for these to blend in naturally without feeling too cluttered. We will help you devise a plan to extend cabinet space if you are not up for adding on to the building, and we can even give you the option to turn an awkward corner into a pleasant breakfast bar or food prep area.

Skip Out on Trends

You may feel enticed by marble countertops and backsplashes, but you do not have to go for a style that does not fit well with the harmony of your home. A home with a high value has balance and continuity throughout the house. Instead of designing a kitchen from a Beverly Hills catalog that settles next to a country-inspired living room, you should choose materials and designs that are both up-to-date and blends well with the rest of the house.

Be More Functional

Improving the overall functionality of your kitchen should also be on your mind during remodeling. We want your kitchen remodeling project to not only emphasize the way it looks, but also its practicality. Meaning if you have very few people living in your home, is it necessary to create space for a large, double-door refrigerator? Will the extra space add more value to your home? Even in the discussion of storage, having enough storage is important for homeowners; you will never hear people complain about having too many cupboards or closets in the kitchen. More importantly, is there enough space for pots and pans near the stove? Is there enough space for cups and wine glasses in your cupboards near the fridge? All of these things matter when it comes to kitchen remodeling.

The  terms of price range is based on what you need, but statistics show promising results. According to Remodeling Magazine’s 2014 Cost vs. Value Report, Los Angeles-based homes with midrange minor kitchen remodels — new countertops, appliances, cabinet fronts, and hardware — have an average cost just shy of $23,000 and get 101.7 percent return on investment. Midrange major remodels, which include new appliances, cabinets, countertops, flooring, and lighting, have a mid-range average of $65,216 and an 85 percent return. The odds are in your favor to get the most out of your investment.

If you are on a mission to remodel the kitchen of your dreams, we want you to remember these three simple factors to help you plan out your kitchen space. Call one of our kitchen remodeling experts to help you make your dreams a reality you will love, as well as the next homeowner for years to come.