Kitchen Remodeling

Planning, remodeling and designing a kitchen includes taking a few decisions that will help you to get a better deal where you can be comfortable while cooking in the future.


Here are the things that you must decide beforehand:

* You may choose from fitted kitchens that occupy less space and have more storage space or a freestanding kitchen that can be moved easily and taken to any place with you.
* Lifestyle of the family - A single person that cooks rarely will prefer a minimalist's kitchen while a kitchen for a large family that is used quite often throughout the day needs a lot of storage space, groceries, cutlery and crockery and all the kitchen tools, equipments and appliances along with the sitting area for the family dinner gatherings.
* Seating area - A small kitchen may accommodate a small breakfast table while a big kitchen may have the dinner table set to cater to the whole family. You may also use a part of your dining/living room as the kitchen to make more space for the seating arrangement.
* Placing of refrigerator - Fridge should never be placed near the cooking hob as the appliances may not work properly. The ideal placement of refrigerator is between the entrance of the kitchen and the cooking area where all the members of the house can easily access it.
* Kitchen Shapes - Efficient kitchen is one that allows easy movement and enough space for sink; counter for food preparation, cutting and chopping; and cooking area. The most popular shapes are galley kitchens, two-way galley kitchens, L-shaped kitchens and U-shaped kitchens.
* Galley kitchens are the ones where all working areas are next to each other, have less storage space and require lot of movement.
* Two-way galley kitchens provides for storage space below the worktop, cupboards are placed on the opposite wall for easy access to minimize walking movements, is more compact and must have enough between the two galleys to avoid bumping.
* L-shaped kitchens provide more workspace and storage area, walking distance is minimized and corners of the kitchen can serve as the dining area.
* U-shaped kitchens have the most workspace and storage area, has less floor area and are not for claustrophobics. In case, your kitchen seems too small, you may use one of the legs as a breakfast bar or provide for an island counter instead.
* Decide on the kitchen layout, starting with the placement of sink, preparation area and hob, the placement of fridge and the service points for water, electricity and gas.
Ventilation points and daylight should be kept in mind too.

Budget Remodeling
Gone are those days, when kitchen served as a mere service place. In the contemporary times, it has undergone a major transformation, in terms of its functionality and interior designing. Earlier, kitchen remodeling was considered to be the privilege of the elite class.

Do It Yourself Remodeling
If you hire an expert for remodeling your kitchen, it can turn out to be a very costly affair. If you want to give a new refreshing look to your kitchen, but at the same time, do not wish to spend loads of money on it, then you can try out the do it yourself kitchen remodeling ideas.

Kitchen Remodeling Cost
Kitchen is one of the most used spaces in a home. So, the necessity for keeping it in sync with the designing trend and fashion is a must. However, we all will agree with the fact that it is also the most ignored part of our home. When it comes to designing and rebuffing the home, kitchen is always the last option.

Remodeling Designs
Before initiating the task of kitchen remodeling, it is important to be clear about the design that you would like to give to your kitchen. Choosing the designs for kitchen remodeling is a daunting task, as a common man tends to get confused out of the multitude of design options available to him.

Remodeling Floor Plans
A perfect floor plan for kitchen calls for functional space and it must suit the owner's daily life. The kitchen remodeling floor plans should be formulated, considering the basic lifestyle and personal choice of the owner of the house.

Remodeling Plans
When we plan to renovate our house, kitchen occupies a supreme position and requires proper planning. Before taking up the task of decoration, it is of sheer importance to formulate a plan for kitchen remodeling. You also have to decide whether the work will be handed over to a specialist designer or you will do it on your own.

Small Kitchen Remodeling
If your kitchen is small in size, you need to be very careful when you go about shopping items for adorning it. You need to pick such pieces of furniture and decorations that are elegant looking, less space consuming and practical in terms of functionality.