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Kitchen Remodeling
Even if you are not much of a chef, a home kitchen remodeling can still give you a beautiful kitchen that quickly becomes the center of your Chicago, IL area home. After all, kitchens these days are not dark, gloomy places restricted to activities connected to the preparation of food. Modern kitchens are doubling as family rooms, where children do their homework, and indulge in other family friendly activities, like art work and games that the entire family can enjoy. It is also turning into an entertainment center where your friends can gather to catch up on your lives over a mug of coffee.
There is no kitchen that doesn't benefit from a kitchen island. If your kitchen remodeling plans do not include a built-in kitchen island, then it absolutely must make it on the list. A smaller kitchen will benefit from the extra counter space that an island offers without encroaching on the limited kitchen space. Your kitchen island can also be installed with split levels to encourage seating, for use as a dining area. Appliances and even your stove can be fitted into your kitchen island saving more space. If you have a cramped kitchen, create the illusion of space by bringing down a portion of the wall or the entire wall, and installing an island to act as a break off point between the kitchen and living areas. In a larger kitchen, an island has unlimited possibilities. You can have a large circular island that doubles as a dining area, conversation center, entertaining area and even a bar. When it comes to choosing a design for your island, most people go with the coordinated look that's safe and aesthetic, but you can add a dramatic look to your kitchen by using contrasting colors and textures.
Your kitchen remodel is one of the most value-intensive investments you can make in your home. Home buyers almost always look for well planned kitchens that are bright and beautiful. If you want to over haul your kitchen completely, insist on high quality materials for cabinets and counter tops, durable tiles for flooring, and coordinated sinks and faucets. If the choice is between a high quality floor that looks good and lasts long, and gold plated faucets, go with the flooring because that is one of the first things potential home buyers will notice. By making wise decisions, your kitchen remodel dollars can go a long way.
Recent Requests
Moving to KC (looking to buy a home in Parkville). The house we are considering is new construction with about 1200 sq ft of unfinished basement. What is the ball park square footage price to finish with framing a bedroom, installing a bath and the rest as media room with bar? I realize this is general, but I want a general idea of costs. Thanks so much. Look forward to hearing from you.
Sandra S
We purchased a Condo in St. Pete and loking to add a 2nd bathroom (toilet, Vanity, and shower, update the 1st one which has a tub, toilet, and vanity. In addition we will look to have wood floors added and baseboards/window molding replaced. Looking to do ASAP.
Joe M