Creating A Kitchen Design - Overview

Of all the rooms in a house, kitchens present unique decorating challenges because so much tends to happen in these spaces. In addition to preparing meals, most families use kitchens as gathering and entertaining areas. Kitchens need to be functional, comfortable and inviting.

This one room has become so important, in fact, that prospective buyers consider it a primary factor in selecting a home. If you are thinking about remodeling the kitchen for resale purposes, you may get as much back as you invest - maybe more, depending on where you live. If you are like most people, however, your motivations are much more personal.

Wouldn't it be delightful to prepare a meal in a kitchen equipped with the latest appliances and configured to let you move effortlessly from refrigerator to sink to cooktop without tripping over the kids, the cat or your own feet? Imagine opening a cabinet without having to strain or empty the entire contents to find one small can. Picture a counter top that isn't a catchall for the mail, dry cleaning receipts, phone books, dog treats, antacids and all the rest of cabinet and drawer spillover. Think about enjoying breakfast in a cherry nook or eating quiet dinners in a space that isn't dark, dingy and cramped.

The place to start is with how you want the kitchen to work - for you and for every other member of your household. Function is the cornerstone of good kitchen design. A highly functional kitchen will not make you a master chef, but it will improve the quality of time you spend in the kitchen, which some experts say can be as much as 70% of your waking hours for the average person. With this in mind, remember: even the smallest remodeling job requires careful planning and forethought. You can greatly increase the efficiency of your kitchen by paying attention to the tiniest details and the smallest of spaces.

View our weekly blog for the next sections on making your dream kitchen come true:

Set Priorities
Basic Kitchen Layouts
Choosing Cabinets
Countertop Options
Selecting Fixtures

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