At Black Dog Homes, we understand that designing the kitchen of your dreams can be one of the most exciting renovation projects a homeowner can undertake. This is because it allows you to express your creativity, implement practical solutions and take full advantage of any Pinterest boards you may have curated over the years. However, when you get down to the nitty-gritty of things, designing your kitchen can be overwhelming for those who don’t know what they are doing. As a result, you may have to seek out the services of a professional company like Black Dog Homes to help you with your project. Even if you consider your self a DIY person, there is no need to jeopardize your beautiful kitchen space when you can rely on their experts. In addition, regardless of whatever kind of kitchen renovation you want, Black Dog Homes is here to assist you with every aspect of the process.
Beginning Your Kitchen Renovation Project Journey
Before beginning your kitchen renovation project, you must ask yourself several questions, like what you need to change, the kind of materials your kitchen requires for a successful makeover, or if you need to completely redo it or come up with something in-between.
That said, the following are some of the other things you will have to familiarize yourself following terms when building your dream:
A Cosmetic Makeover
This refers to the renewal of fixtures and finish materials that require it the most, ranging from paint and flooring to backsplash materials and lighting.
Pull and replace
As the term suggests, pulling and replacing is all about out with the old and in with the new. This can be anything from flooring, countertops, cabinets, and appliances to fixtures.
Layout Alterations
Layout alterations are all about installing cabinets and accompanying finishes, while making some tweaks to the floor, drawer layouts, and appliance or sink locations.
Total Makeover
This is when everything goes, and your kitchen is recreated from its bare wall studs and sub-flooring.
Kitchen Expansion
This refers to gutting your old kitchen and adding something new to your home or obtaining space from adjacent rooms to make your current one much more prominent.
A Detailed Guide to Building Your Dream Kitchen
Most of us will agree that out of all the rooms in our homes, the kitchen is the one we all tend to gravitate to. However, if your kitchen is more of an eyesore than a beautiful space, it could be time for you to consider an upgrade. The following is a step-by-step guide that will help you build your dream kitchen.
Evaluate Your Current Space
One element of your kitchen that you cannot change is its layout. If you are building your home from scratch, you will have the advantage of picking a floor plan that benefits your needs and preferences. However, if you have to work around your current layout, you must envision how you would like things to be for your new kitchen. For instance, if you are the type of person who enjoys cooking, you will have to get yourself some built-in appliances to maximize efficiency around your kitchen. Also, if you are the sort of person who absolutely cannot stand clutter, you will need to consider adding features like hidden trash bins or getting some extra storage space so that you can neatly pack things away. The key is to know what you want to get out of your kitchen renovation project so that the entire process can be much more straightforward, easy, and seamless.
Define Your Style
Aside from knowing how you intend to use your new kitchen, it would also help if you defined your style and preferences. This can be anything from modern, classic to traditional. It all depends on the kind of person you are and what you wish to express using the space.
You can even do some little research before making any concrete decisions or walk through a model home or take a virtual tour online to see what appeals to you. Once you have a clear idea of the style you would like in your kitchen, it will be much easier to make decisions about the space’s design.
Choose Your Details
Once you have the perfect style in mind, the next thing will be to start choosing your details. These typically include hardware items and countertops that will complement your style. However, this is easier said than done since selecting different pieces for your dream kitchen involves a lot. Nonetheless, it helps to know what you want before going to a design studio. So let’s take a closer look at some of these options.
Countertops and Backsplash
When picking your countertops and backsplash, it is good to understand how you are going to use your kitchen. For instance, if you are a person who is constantly testing out new recipes, then tiles and glass backsplashes are the way to go because of how easy they are to clean.
When it comes to countertops, you will need to decide whether you want a solid or movement-like design. Whatever your choice, just make sure it complements your backsplash so that you get that glamorous look.
Hardware
Picking the right hardware finish is critical as when building your dream kitchen. As a result, you will want to coordinate any hardware with some of the fittings in your kitchen, like the pendant lights and faucets. You should also select a finish that matches your chosen style and use it throughout the space to create that cohesive environment.
How We Can Help
At Black Dog Homes, we have a professional and highly skilled team that can help you get that dream kitchen you have always wanted. You can rely on our architects, engineers, contractors, and architects to provide you with the results you want. The other thing is that once you entrust your remodeling project to us, you will also get something that is way more essential: peace of mind. So call us today, and let us deliver a quality and efficient project for you.