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Kitchen improvement main focus:

• New construction kitchen
• Complete existing kitchen remodel
• Partial existing kitchen remodel

Addition or remodel features you want done by renovation experts:

• Appliances
• Ceiling
• Countertops
• Doors
• Faucets
• Pantry
• Sink
• Walls
• Backsplash
• Countertops
• Double oven
• Flooring
• Range/Stove
• Trash compactor
• Windows
• Cabinets
• Dishwasher
• Exhaust fan
• Island
• Refrigerator
• Garbage disposal

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Big is Out

As late as 2006 homeowners were clamoring for large kitchens and wide-open home designs just as they had in previous years since the new century began. And the bigger the better. This is when the commercial concepts really took hold and exposed copper and stainless cooking implements were the adornments. That is being replaced with a "minimalism" seen last in the 1970's only with matching colors. No one wants to see stainless steel mixmasters and pots. These are being tucked away.

These must-haves of the '90's were large islands with cooktops, sinks large granite countertops and expanses of butcher block. The fact that these large concepts contravened the basic ergonomic laws of the kitchen seemed to be lost on both the designers and end-users. Imagine a poor person under 5' 5" racing across his or her large concept-kitchen to fetch a small step ladder to get up high enough to grab a colander before the pasta sticks in the pot - and back. In short, islands can be a detriment to the functional triangle arrangement between the refrigerator, sink and stove.

Cabinets, appliances and paint schemes are also taking a kicking. No longer do the cupboards have to match the island and there can be more than one color in the kitchen.

Floors are being warmed and are soft to walk on and granite and Corian for the countertop are not the only games in town anymore. In fact, it's pretty exciting because the hollow restaurant-look is being replaced by a more down-to-earth look which used to grace the rural kitchens.

Kitchen Expansion
Text by Dierdra Doran

The floor plan is a primary factor when looking at the contemporary kitchen. Lifestyle and use could determine the best way to select such items as island countertops or carts on wheels which can add space for meal preparation, or an extra surface to use when entertaining guests. New kitchen plans have to include these considerations, in addition to cabinets and countertops.

Many kitchen design ideas assume that old cabinets must be replaced, but painting cabinets is a far more affordable option. If the cabinets are of reasonable quality, there are some good options to try to preserve them. Cabinets can be refaced with a veneer, or stripped and painted. An alternative idea for new cabinet design is to just get new doors and hardware and paint. This can produce great results with minimal investment.

A kitchen pantry is an idea for kitchen cabinet designs that is making a big comeback. It can help provide more storage area in the kitchen and free up available cabinet space. Choices in size, shape, style and other features give you more selection than ever in kitchen pantries.

Granite countertops are an elegant complement to any kitchen expansion project. They offer rugged durability and natural beauty. There are many other surfaces that are also luxurious looking as well as long lasting, such as marble and butcher block wood. For those looking for a more unusual and versatile countertop, concrete offers a variety of shapes, colors and decorative finishes.

New appliances complete the custom kitchen. One recent innovation is the kitchen or freezer drawer. This is a great, convenient accessory to supplement existing refrigerator storage. These drawers can fit in nicely with the kitchen cabinet designs selected. Another appliance that can transform the contemporary kitchen is the range hood. Using stainless steel and glass, ceramic coating or wood, this feature can be an architectural focal point of the kitchen

Flooring is a central feature of the new kitchen layout, since it can set the tone for the whole room. The flooring has to be durable, easy to clean and a style that matches the home. New developments in sealing and preserving have opened up more possibilities, so that hardwoods such as maple, oak or bamboo, which have a natural beauty and warmth

Lighting can focus attention on the fine new design features of a custom kitchen. Track lighting, under cabinet or decorative lighting can all be used to create contrast or illuminate work areas. Some of the lighting can even be solar-powered to reduce energy usage

Kitchen design ideas can provide the perfect kind of welcoming atmosphere you want to create. If you balance the needs of your family and the limits of your budget, your kitchen remodeling project can bring new life into your home.