Victorian Elegance

Saturday, July 10, 2010

Kitchen Basics

Ok, so now I know how to return to my blog and post more. What a sense of
accomplishment!

Where to start in Kitchen Design? The first step is really taking a good look at the space.
This sounds easy but it really isn't. You will find that looking at a space, that you live in daily,
with an impartial eye is really very difficult. Take a good look and decide what you most like and
dislike about it. Also look on the other side of walls, to see if the space could be enlarged or
altered in some way. This is useful if your kitchen lacks natural day light, enough square footage
or you just want a more open and modern floor plan.

Next step is to get a sense of your design style. How do you know what you like with the incredible selection of styles and choices that are on the market? There is also the option of full custom cabinets with infinite possibilities. Well, the best way of judging what appeals to you is to do some research. Look at neighbors kitchens, buy magazines, search kitchen design photos on the web and also look around your house at your decorating style. Usually, what appeals to you will almost jump off the page.

I would recommend you take all your research to a Kitchen Designer to discuss design options based on what you like and the space you have. In future blog posts I will go over the basics of good design, material choices, mistakes to avoid and how to choose the right designer and contractor.

Have a great day. Remember that you can always ask me questions. I would love to hear from you.

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