Lots of people get excited when making plans to renovate the kitchen. However, that excitement can fade fast as most people have realized. It can be confusing in the beginning. You have all sorts of things to look out for such as overall style; appliances to choose; flooring materials to use; lighting styles; cabinets styles; and not to mention everything you choose must blend together seamlessly to form a beautiful and functional kitchen. Even small details like drawer pulls or tile sizes can make a massive difference in the finished project. The best thing to do is to get some help by visiting a kitchen showroom.
A professional kitchen remodeler will ask you questions regarding your lifestyle– such as how you cook and how often. They would also ask who you cook for and if you like hosting parties along with your personal preferences when it comes to kitchen design. They may also take the time to make a basic outline of your current kitchen down to the outlets and fixtures so that you can better see all the viable options for your kitchen remodeling.
On display in kitchen showrooms are a variety of cabinets and countertops for you to choose from — all in assorted styles and finishes, several options for organizing shelving solutions. You will also see the different materials that they come in including granite, synthetic stone, and laminate just to name a few. Be sure to pay attention to the colors of the backsplash as well as this can make a big difference in your kitchen remodeling. You may find some unusual options like brick or polished concrete as well as some popular options like ceramic tile.
Be sure to check out all the appliances in the kitchen showroom. Things like cooking ranges, grills, and ovens come in both electric and gas models. Refrigerators will be available in all sorts of options. You’ll commonly find different kinds within kitchen showrooms, usually in many styles and colors, both tradiotional and modern. Designers will almost always recommend purchasing appliances in a matching finish.
One thing you must be sure to notice in a kitchen showroom is the perfect lighting. The lighting of the kitchen can make or break the entire design. Check out all the available lighting fixtures within the kitchen showroom and narrow it down to the ones that you like. You will be able to choose from working lights, spotlights, ceiling plan nights, track lights, pinlights, etc.
Visit KBR‘s NYC kitchen showroom at 250 Fifth Avenue, suite 200 New York, NY to get some ideas for your kitchen renovation.