Kitchen remodel 5 pro tips

Appliance selection

Choosing the right appliances for a kitchen remodel can feel overwhelming. These tips will help you make sure your kitchen has appliances that you'll love for years to come.

Make sure to get a counter depth refrigerator so it sits flush with your countertop and doesn't stick out into your aisle way
If you haven't heard - refrigerators are now available that produce full size round ice spheres for cocktails. OMG 😍
Panel ready dishwashers are a great design idea to hide the traditional stainless metal face of your dishwasher with a matching cabinet panel
Motion sensing faucets are a must have in kitchen remodels as they keep your faucet cleaner and prevent the spread of germs
Induction ovens are a popular alternative to gas ovens as they are known for rapid heating and quality cooking for the foodies out there

Lighting selection

Lighting technology has developed rapidly over the past few decades. Modern lighting fixtures use only a small fraction of the energy the old can lights commonly used in kitchen remodels consume. Switching your old can lights out for new LED recessed lights will reduce energy consumption and costs while also providing a more even distribution of light in your kitchen. It is generally best to choose 3000k lighting for kitchens, which still casts a warm light, but is slightly brighter than living area lighting which is typically 2700k extra warm light.

Under cabinet lighting has been a standard in kitchen remodels for many years. Another popular lighting detail for kitchen remodels is the addition of toe kick lighting. Toe kick lighting adds a soft glow from under your cabinets to illuminate your kitchen during evening hours without disturbing nearby living areas.

Countertop selection

Quartzite is one of the best materials to choose for a countertop in a kitchen remodel. Quartzite is a natural stone that is known for its extreme durability. In the past, other popular countertop materials like granite or marble have shown to be less than ideal for kitchen applications where spills and high heat are a regular occurrence. Softer stones like granite or marble are also more prone to scratching if something sharp gets dragged across the surface. Quartzite stone ranks among the hardest, most heat resistant and stain resistant compared to any other countertop surface.

If you are looking for a more affordable countertop solution - check out butcher block countertops usually made of hardwoods like walnut, acacia or maple.

Exhaust

Make sure to include an exhaust plan in your kitchen remodel. This is an often overlooked element in kitchens. Simply getting a range hood with exhaust may not be enough for your application. It is important to calculate the size of your kitchen in cubic feet and then choose an exhaust motor that has the correct cubic feet per minute of air removal. If your exhaust fan is not powerful enough to remove the air in your kitchen in a timely manner, it can leave your kitchen smelly funky the morning after a proper fish fry.

For large kitchens with high ceilings, a secondary exhaust system can be designed and installed for proper management of the kitchen atmosphere. If you have multiple cooktops in your kitchen, you may not want to have multiple range hoods. Adding a secondary exhaust set up is a great solution when you need to exhaust kitchen air from multiple locations.

Cabinet selection

Deciding how to begin choosing cabinets for your kitchen remodel is a daunting task. Working with a cabinet designer will make your life easy. It is the cabinet designer's job to understand your wants and needs in your kitchen remodel. The designer can recommend cabinet features that you may not have considered. So where do you find a cabinet designer? Many cabinet suppliers have designers in house and offer basic design services included with purchasing cabinets. The collaborative process of designing a kitchen cabinet layout results in a beautiful visual rendering that you can see and adjust before your kitchen remodel comes to life.

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