There may,understandably, be numerous features about your current kitchen that are bothersome or undesirable. Renovating is your opportunity to create a kitchen that you love. Everything from its style and ambiance to its appliances, organizational features and more can be customized to your specifications in your kitchen design. To ensure that your new kitchen lives up to your expectations, consider asking these important questions upfront.
Which Features Influence Ambiance in a New Kitchen?
Creating a desired ambiance is essential in your new kitchen. Regardless of whether you prefer to create a welcoming, home-like vibe in your custom kitchen or you want your new space to have a modern, sophisticated feel, your use of many design elements will influence the ambiance. Consider that finishes like stainless steel may be starker and cleaner compared to the warmth of bronze and copper finishes. High-sheen floors and counters may also have a similar impact. Keep in mind that the color scheme, lighting and even decorative detail in the cabinetry can also affect ambiance.
What Are Some Money-Saving Design Ideas?
There are many factors that can affect the cost of a custom kitchen project. For example, the size of the space and the cost of the materials that you select. You may be able to save money by choosing more affordable materials or by not expanding the size of your kitchen as much as you initially planned. Your project may also cost more if plumbing or electrical features must be moved. Consider that you can save a substantial amount of money by keeping appliances and the sink in their current locations. Then, design your new kitchen around these features.
How Can I Add Personality to My New Kitchen?
Many Huntsville homeowners want their new kitchen to look gorgeous and even to take on the look of a model home kitchen. However, there may also be a general desire to make the space your own by incorporating personality into it. This may be done through your selection of materials and through the color palette that you choose. In addition, you may add stenciling on the walls, install etched or stained glass, choose attractive accent pieces and take other similar steps. Some people even continue to tack their children’s artwork on the fridge, or they place framed family portraits next to a potted plant on the countertop. There are many different ways to make the new space your own.
What Are Some Extra Features That Can Improve My Time in the Kitchen?
Before you finalize your new kitchen design plan, think about incorporating some thoughtful upgrades into the space. For example, soft-close features for the cabinet doors and drawers can help you to buffer noise in the space. Ambient lighting from fixtures mounted underneath the upper cabinets can brighten the space in a relaxed way. A skylight overhead can bring natural sunlight into the room to create a cheery vibe. A pot-filler near the range can improve your cooking activities in your new kitchen. These are only a few of the many extra features to consider adding to your kitchen.
For more great design ideas for your custom kitchen, contact us. Alair Homes Huntsville is always here to help.