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Remodeling your Kitchen
The kitchen is the most important room in the house to most people. It is used for cooking, eating, and gathering, and is typically a focal point in the home. However, though a great investment, remodeling your kitchen can be very disruptive. And the length of the project can be two or three weeks or longer.
Sketch out some Kitchen Design plans
Develop two or three sketches, keeping in mind three important points. First, professional kitchen designers like to think of a triangle when starting a new design. The three points of the triangle include the Sink, Refrigerator, and Stove. Make sure your sketches consider this as it will ensure a good functional kitchen. Second, consider adequate walking areas and space for an eating area, such as a table or center island, with applicable space included for chairs. The walking areas be wide enough for two people to walk through at the same time. The sketches should also include dimensions, as these will be needed when meeting with the Kitchen Designer. Finally, consider where the existing outlets and power for the stove are, and assess if additional outlets will be needed or old outlets relocated. You don’t need to be an artist to sketch out your ideas. Just make sure they communicate your vision to the designer.
Visiting Designer Kitchen & Bath
Once you’ve finished your sketches, bring them to Designer Kitchen & Bath. They will help you formalize your vision, recommend cabinetry, and guide you through selecting products that are in keeping with your home, lifestyle and budget. A designer will visit your home and take precise measurements to make sure your plans can be realized. This personalized service ensures that there are no delays or unexpected costs.
Replacing your Cabinets
Before your new cabinets arrive, you should remove your old cabinets. If you don’t want to take on this task, cabinet installers can remove your old cabinets and countertops before they install your new ones. You should have any new flooring put in after the old cabinets and countertops are removed, but before the new ones go in. KraftMaid is the nation's leading manufacturer of built to order kitchen cabinets, and cabinets throughout the home.
New Kitchen Countertops
After the new cabinets have been installed, it’s time for the countertops. If Silestone, Quartz, Granite or other solid surface are to be used, measuring and templating for the new countertops will be required. To reduce the length of time your life will be disrupted, this task should be performed the same day the cabinets are installed. Once the templating has been completed, expect several days to a week for the countertops to actually be cut and installed. During this interval the Kitchen Design Center should install a temporary countertop and faucet so that your kitchen remains operational.