January 2009

When you decide to remodel your kitchen you should start of with having in mind the final look of the finished kitchen. Kitchen types fall into several category, each with its own distinct look to fit the taste of the home owner, be it the traditional look, country or contemporary.

Traditional

Traditional kitchens have formal, elegant looking [...]

Designing your kitchen layout can be a fun and rewarding experience, with the right information. Once you’ve decided on the type of kitchen you want, be it a contemporary design, traditional or Art & Craft type, the next step is to start designing your kitchen layout. Start by making a sketch of the room with [...]

Remodeling the kitchen does not have to be a budget busting project if updates are done slowly with focus on one area at a time. Simple changes can make a huge difference, like changing light fixtures to create dramatic effect of space, or a fresh coat of paint. If one area of the kitchen is [...]

Painting is the easy and inexpensive way to change the look of your kitchen. Dated wood cabinets can be painted white to make a small kitchen look larger, while walls or cabinets that are in poor condition can be given a fresh lease in life with paint or faux finish to hide the blemishes. Paint [...]

The look of the kitchen can completely change by just changing the doors of your kitchen cabinet. A good kitchen cabinet design is also important if you want to get the most storage use possible out of the available storage space which should be the goal of any kitchen design. Kitchen cabinets can be made [...]

Kitchen cabinets take more abuse than any other woodwork in home, from grimy hands to cooking grease; to being opened and closed innumerable times a day, to being located in the room where the air conditions would be destructive to any kind of woodwork. Although cabinet replacement might be inevitable, you can buy some time [...]

Depending on what was the style of kitchen you have made you mind on in the beginning before you start your kitchen renovation (Traditional, Contemporary, Old World etc.), countertop choices range from very durable, yet very expensive materials like solid surface or granite to the less expensive, but attractive choices of ceramic tile and laminates. [...]

If you choose to remodel your kitchen and changing the flooring is one part that you’re looking into, select something that has elements of beauty and durability. Kitchen flooring can accent the counters, cabinets, and appliances. It can have a big influence on the overall look and feel of the kitchen. The right flooring can [...]

The kitchen is where most people will spend most of their creative time, either creating the meals, or cleaning. Some of the most useful appliances will be located in this room. These will be usually the most expensive appliances, and more important, the most used. Therefore picking appliances for the kitchen must be something made [...]

Appliances add up to about nine percent of your kitchen budget. While features and performance are obviously the most important considerations in choosing appliances, how they’ll look in your kitchen probably matters to you, too. Choosing the right appliances can augment the look and utility of your kitchen. 

White appliances are still the classic favorite, followed [...]

“Contrast is good—it creates drama,” , ¬ Rosemarie L. Allaire, IALD, professional lighting designer.
Lighting is an important aspect to look into when remodeling a kitchen. A dark dreary-looking will not only be uninviting to guest, but even to the home owners themselves. Lighting can effect the overall look and feel to a kitchen, either providing you [...]

A kitchen backsplash will keep walls dry and make them look dramatic. Kitchen backsplash ideas can range from ceramic tile, solid stone, stamped metal (like copper), stainless steel, engineered stone and even plastic laminate. 

When you decide on the type of tile for your backsplash, take in account the cleaning that has to be done. Porous or [...]

When dismantling your kitchen practice caution so has not to damage the wall as you remove old cabinets, or damage counters, cabinets or floors that you plan to re-use. Shut off utilities before beginning work and cover up exits to adjoining rooms to reduce dust and debris from getting to other parts of the house. [...]

Whenever installing stock cabinets, accurate measurements are critical so that your new cabinet are level, plumb and flush with each other in order for them to work properly and look great. Start with the wall-mounted cabinets so that the base cabinets won’t obstruct your work.

Remove all the drawers, doors and hardware and label them as [...]

Range hoods are necessity in any kitchen. a properly installed range hood will vent hot air and cooking odours outside as well as help keep the kitchen surfaces free of grease. The trickiest part of installing a range hood is determining how to run the ventilation ducts. You will need to decide if it is [...]

Installing a countertop can be simple and straightforward (if the countertop just runs straight) or very time consuming and frustrating particularly if the countertop needs to fit between two walls or go around a corner. 

For laminate countertops, the two common types of countertops are pre-formed and self-rimmed. Pre-formed tops come assembled from the manufacturer while [...]

The two common types of countertops are pre-formed and self-rimmed. Pre-formed tops are assembled from the manufacturer while self-rimmed tops are built at the jobsite using raw materials (laminates and plywood or particle board). The sheets of 1/16″ thickness for self-rimmed laminates are available in 4 x 8 foot sheets but can be special ordered [...]

Patience is pre-requisite when you undertake the task of installing your own ceramic tile counter top. Take the time to lay out your entire tile and address any places that may disrupt the countertop, such as a sink or range top. Account for all the sink caps, quarter rounds, and backsplash tile you’ll need before [...]

Solid-stone countertops are a pricey proposition due to the special tooling and installation required. However, their natural beauty, durability, resistance to heat and a sense of permanence add value to the kitchen as well as the home. You will need to prepare a solid sub-base of 3/4-in. plywood, then add a lightweight tile-backer material (called [...]

When installing solid-stone countertops, move aside stoves and refrigerators and pull the kitchen sink before removing the old countertops. Then remove all of the lower cabinet drawers and doors and cabinet contents. Unscrew or pry the old countertops with a flat bar if they’re glued. You’ll have to climb into the cabinets to access the [...]

Adding a kitchen island to your remodeling

A kitchen island creates more counter space for the discerning home owner. Counter space can be a premium even in the most spacious kitchen, and an added charm and room space makes preparation of meals a great deal easier. There are kitchen islands of all shapes and sizes, fixed or mobile, making [...]

The Modern Kitchen

The kitchen today is a far cry from the kitchen of yesteryear. The kitchen is no longer a place used simply for cooking. It now serves as an all-purpose centre, the cooking/eating center, gathering place, work area and entertainment spot for the family. 

Back in the early eighties when PCs were young, having a [...]

A kitchen pass through opens up closed off spaces and allow light to flow to between rooms. It also allows you to keep an eye on the kids in the other room while you’re preparing meals for the family. Adding functionality to your rooms, and ensuring no one feels left out of anything while they [...]

Creating a kitchen to your specification is a humongous task. It requires careful planning of details in different areas. Trying to translate what you have in mind into paper may be a difficult thing to do as you will have to take into considerations all the pros and cons of decisions you make, as well [...]