Designing your New Home

Designing your New Home

The kitchen is becoming known as the heart of the home and is the most frequented room in the home. Check out some awesome ideas, hints and tips on what to look for when customizing your kitchen space!

Countertops

One of the most important kitchen-design decisions you will make is choosing the right countertop for your lifestyle. A wealth of options is available, and factors like durability and appearance will most likely influence your choice. Some materials require extra care; a few are close to maintenance-free, and others become even more beautiful as they age.

Appliances

Modern appliances help to preserve and prepare your food more efficiently while giving your kitchen a clean updated style. Most importantly, modern appliances can help to improve your home's energy efficiency.

Skylights

Often overlooked skylights can drastically change the feel of a kitchen. Ample lighting is an important aspect of good room design. Skylights add valuable natural light for performing household tasks or simply enjoying a good book under soft, unfiltered light. Skylights also improve energy efficiency and ventilation, provide more and better lighting, and reduce strain on your eyes.

Floors

Durability and ease of maintenance are important factors for choosing a your kitchen floor and it's clear why: your kitchen floor needs to stand up to a lot of foot traffic and potential spills. Porcelain tile is a great choice because of its durability, versatility, availability in a range of colors textures and designs. Limestone, slate, and other natural surfaces can offer a great deal of character to a kitchen floor, but they do tend to scratch and scuff easier than porcelain tile. Hardwood floors are a timeless choice and feel soft to the foot, making them nice for chefs that spend a lot of time on their feet in the kitchen.
Cabinets

Too many cabinets, especially if they're dark, will create the illusion that the room is much smaller than it is. Instead, use light-colored cabinets, open shelves and glass-front doors.

You can speak to someone about kitchen design, and an expert in custom home design, about what the process will be like.