 In
many ways, creating a kitchen
isn’t any more complicated than
creating a cake. You can put a
new twist on an old recipe or
construct a brand new one
step-by-step. Regardless, you
first must decide:
What you have a taste for
How much you want to spend
When you want it to be done
What size and shape you prefer
Most cakes have the same basic
ingredients. They don’t taste
special until you stir in the
chocolate chips or the
raspberries. So it is with a new
kitchen.
Every kitchen has the same
basic design elements:
Cabinets
Appliances
Countertops
Flooring
Sinks and faucets
Walls, mouldings, and other
architectural details
It’s a
kitchen remodeling designer
who plays the role of baker in
your new kitchen remodeling
plans. A designer can give your
kitchen its own unique flavor by
helping you find the right mix
of styles, materials, and
colors.
Starting points include:
The architectural style of
your Westchester home—by making
your home’s interior reflect its
exterior, you bring continuity
to the whole structure.
Your needs—perhaps you want
space to cook big family meals,
you’re an at-home gourmet, or
you have special accessibility
concerns. Your cabinets’ door
style and color will have the
most impact on your new
kitchen’s palette by making the
strongest visual statement.
Appliances also deserve top
billing. Which ones you select
and where you put them will
determine how cook-friendly your
layout is.
Next you’ll want to choose
complementary countertops,
flooring, plumbing fixtures, and
architectural details. Don’t try
to get everything to match
exactly. You can best give your
kitchen a certain feel by making
sure everything coordinates but
still keeps its own character.
It’s hard to be patient while
you’re waiting for your new
kitchen to be installed. Make
other arrangements for your
meals and protect your
belongings in rooms near the
work area.
When it’s all done, celebrate
with a party—and some chocolate
cake! |
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