In older homes, kitchens were tucked away and hidden in the back of the home. Often, layouts only suited 1-2 cooks at a time, and kitchens weren’t designed with efficiency in mind. Today, kitchens are often the centerpiece of the home. In other words, modern kitchen layouts are open, bright, and designed for people to gather. Your kitchen serves as a place to entertain, enjoy family meals, and prepare for each day. If your kitchen just isn’t up to these tasks, a kitchen remodel might be in your future. Tucson Home Remodeling can help you plan and execute your home renovation project.
What to Include in Your Kitchen Remodel
A kitchen remodel may be a large, full-scale remodel or a light renovation, depending on your needs, goals, and current kitchen design. Therefore, if you’re generally happy with the layout and size of your kitchen, your remodel may not be as extensive. However, with any scale of kitchen remodel, here are the key elements you will consider for your design.
- Layout Features – Kitchen layout trends have changed significantly over the years. Instead of the work triangle layout that has been popular in previous decades, many homeowners now prefer an open format kitchen with dedicated workstations for different tasks. In addition, many homeowners prefer to add more working space to their kitchens. This may be achieved with a kitchen island or by extending the kitchen space into other parts of the home.
- Flooring – A new kitchen should feature new flooring! Your kitchen floors have a hard job thanks to heavy foot traffic, moisture, and regular spills. Therefore, you’ll want to select flooring materials like tile or vinyl, which can stand up to the task. Alternatively, cork, treated concrete, and bamboo offer some unique, versatile eco-friendly choices in kitchen flooring.
- Countertops – You might think about countertops at the same time as floors and cabinets to create a cohesive look in your kitchen. Natural stone countertops are popular in kitchen remodels, because they have a timeless look and are fit to last a lifetime.
- Cabinets – If you like the location and storage capacity of your cabinets but they simply look a little dated, you can save time and money by opting for cabinet refacing in your kitchen remodel. Alternatively, selecting new custom cabinets provides you with ultimate flexibility in your design. Plus, you can incorporate unique storage solutions such as oversized drawers, pull-out shelves, and built-in storage racks.
Therefore, if you’re ready to revamp your kitchen, call Tucson Home Remodeling to schedule your kitchen remodel consultation. We’re ready to help you build the kitchen you’ve always dreamed of!