Kitchen Design Ideas and Renovations- A Kitchen Designers Guide

Kitchen is an important part of everyday life and when designing a kitchen both aesthetics and functionality should be taken into account. Here is everything that you need to know about renovating your kitchen. This includes choosing the best kitchen products, great design ideas and things you need to watch out for. This article will give you the inspiration to create your dream kitchen.

It is important to make sure that you are hiring a licensed contractor. Get everything in writing. Create a proposal with all the materials you need and the works to be carried out including the deadline for the completion of each work. It is a good idea to have an understanding of the subcontractors you will be working with. While talking with the contractor, make sure that you will have some part in the choices made during the renovation. For instance, when choosing fixtures and appliances, it is best that you can go along with them and have the opportunity to make choices. Some contractors can offer discounts on shopping. Find out how often can the contractor meet with you. It is ideal to have a meeting at least once a week. Be aware of the contractor’s preferred mode of communication.

When designing your kitchen the first thing to make sure is that the distance between stove, sink and refrigerator is minimal. When it comes to layout, you have many choices, a popular modern choice being the island workstation. If your kitchen is not very spacious, you can consider getting a rolling island which can be kept out of the way when you do not need to use it. Islands may contain prep sink, cabinets and dedicated workstation for particular tasks. It is wise to use a zone approach in which equipment and facilities likely to be used consecutively are kept at a convenient distance and without hurdles in between. For instance, the toaster, coffeemaker and your computer desk may need to be freely connected.

When buying kitchen appliances, make choices that are energy efficient. This will help you save money on operation cost. Also make sure that you can operate them easily. Ideally try using them before buying. Especially in houses with kids, safety is an important feature to watch out for. Make sure children cannot switch on burners and there are no extension codes that cause safety risks. Another thing to consider is how easy are the appliances to clean. Our suggestion is to look for fingerprint resistant finishes. Have a good idea about all that you want to include in your kitchen renovation before you set out. This can avoid delays, save a lot of money and you can avoid trying the patience of your contractor.

If you have any query about how to give your kitchen renovation idea a blue print, feel free to consult our in house renovation experts at Vestal Solutions- The Kitchen Expert on in Mitcham VIC.