Questions to Consider Before Remodeling Your Kitchen

1. What is at my disposal?

If you want to save some money, the first step is to make a list of furniture and appliances that you already have. In some things you should invest more, and in some less. It can easily save if you purchase finished kitchen blocks or kitchens whose elements are custom made. Kitchen fronts do not have to be of the most expensive materials.

2. Can I repair the thing without much effort?

To enter a luxury to your kitchen, you do not have to spend a fortune. There are various types and forms of handles that will give a whole new twist without great expenditure. If cabinets are really worn out you should get new ones.

3. What do I need and what I want?

Create a detailed cost list in order to estimate and track costs and prevent exceeding the set amount. On the final list be sure to add the 10 percent contingency costs. If you really want to save, make another list - the real needs and desires. Make sure you divide needs from desires and then do only what you really need to do.

4. Is the current layout really good?

Major modifications to the position of fixed installations are possible but usually require large financial expenditures. If you keep their current position, you will save money that can be redirected later on, for example, quality flooring, kitchen appliances and the like.

5. Can I go cheaper?

You always need to know how much even the smallest detail costs, so you should make a list before you decide anything. Often two different shops offer the same product at very different prices, and the same goes for contractors.

Once you really know what you need and to make a list of things to do. There are some works that you have done before other (eg. install pipes before placing the tiles), but it's good to make a schedule of works.

Do not choose a constructor who is the cheapest one, but ask for his previous work. If you select the constructor who specializes in decoration (painters, painters, etc.) ask him to show you pictures of previous works, and you get an impression of how it makes sense for aesthetics.

Best Kitchen Remodeling Ideas

As the material is concerned, perhaps the best option is to go shopping with the constructor. He'll know what to buy, and you can control how much is spent for this because he will not care much about the economy since it is not about his money. If you do something too expensive, take a look at several places, as prices may vary.

If you think of something, and a constructor tells you that's not possible, ask someone else. However, if you get the same answer, customize your idea of existing conditions. Sometimes you will be thrilled to hear the outcome may turn out better than you originally planned. Do not ask for the impossible, but or stand up for your ideas.

Normally quiet and unobtrusive design of the kitchen is becoming more attractive if you add them a little paint or some strange and seemingly inappropriate positioned detail - green under a kitchen worktop in the kitchen island, orange on the door cabinets, overly large red luster, details of strong colors sparingly scattered throughout design, use of lighter and darker shades of wood, to crystal chandelier above the table top. All this will to give a new direction to your kitchen design. 

Key Lessons to Take Home from Waypoint Living Spaces Award-Winning Kitchen Designers

In a recent home remodeling competition organised by Waypoint Living Spaces, EA Home Design emerged the best overall in the kitchen-remodeling category. In a contest that was full of several potential winners, bagging the trophy could only mean one thing; EA Home Design has raised the bar for kitchen design standards and taken the race a notch higher. The design was sleek and the presentation absolutely exceptional. For homeowners who are planning to revamp the look of their kitchens, there is so much to take home from the award winning design inspirations. At EA Home Design, we understand that you do not have to wait for an all-out kitchen remodel in order to give this special space a deserving look. Multiple upgrade options are available to give your kitchen a revamped look.

Best Waypoint Kitchen 2016

Paint Retouch 
You might have as well figured it out. Nothing gives your kitchen a renewed look than a paint retouch. Make your kitchen more dynamic by adding a coat of bright colors. Where possible, blend the shades in line with the kitchen appliances. Brighter colors give the illusion of spacious kitchen; you will need that for your smaller kitchen. Paint the cabinets, the walls, and other surfaces being careful enough to blend the colors in a soothing way.

Update the Countertops
You do not need state of the art countertops to give your kitchen an appealing look. At EA Home Design, we use to believe in simplicity. Take, for instance, a new laminate countertop. It doesn’t cost fortunes but will guarantee your kitchen a killer look. That might as well explain why we won the just concluded fall 2016 Waypoint Living Spaces Showcase Your Space remodel Contest. We were the proud winners of the Best Kitchen Designs category. For those who might not have not an idea, simple countertops worked the trick!

Winner Best Kitchen Design

Add Backsplash
You can take your creativity a notch higher by adding a ceramic tile backsplash. Make it more glamorous by opting for a decorative tile to match. A well-fitted backsplash adds a wavering glamour to your home.

Replace the Faucets
The faucet is an integral part of the kitchen. In our winning design, we featured shiny faucets which adding pull-out features to the kitchen. The results were tremendous. You shouldn’t expect anything different when you update your old faucets and have the replaced with a glowing pair or two.

It’s all on the Floor
You might not have figured out the role played by the flooring in revamping the look of the kitchen. The flooring option you go for will make or break your remodeling efforts. When it comes to kitchen flooring, there is much more than just decency. You aren’t going to make a choice simply because it’s cool. You need colors that blend well with the kitchen cabinet and even the walls. Even more, your floor should be easy to clean. We didn’t have to make it complicated in our winning design. A complimentary floor that grants the kitchen a natural look is all we went for. With the assistance of our highly trained expert, we can achieve the same or even more in your home. Just get in touch with us; we will have you covered.

Exciting Kitchen Remodeling Ideas to Improve Your Home’s Value

Injecting new life to your kitchen can be an exciting experience to a homeowner. For someone who is prepared for it, nothing can be more thrilling than giving your cooking space a new look. Worth noting, remodeling this space requires more than desire and passion. It is something to plan and budget for. All these will depend on the kitchen remodeling ideas you embrace. For someone who remodeling for the first time, you can get started by considering the ideas below.

Kitchen Cabinet Design

Redesign the Cabinet
There are multiple options to start from when it comes to kitchen remodeling, the cabinet being a favorite pick. As many home remodeling experts will admit, the cabinet is the heart and soul of every kitchen. If you are to give your kitchen a revamped look, then you must work on the cabinets. A touch of elegance on the cabinet sets the tone for the kitchen. Enlighten the moods in your kitchen by opting for modern design cabinets. Even more, you can make it easy designing displaying your kitchen collections through free-end cabinets. If you are tight on budget, you can simply repaint the cabinets with light and neutral color like beige, light blue or even white. You should be keen enough to get rid of the dirt and grease on cabinet surfaces before painting them.

Consider Updating the Flooring
Most homeowners concentrate on the boilers and other aspects of the kitchen at the expense of the floor. If your kitchen displays dull wooden flooring, you can revamp the look by opting for bright and glaring tile flooring. With so many flooring options to go for, there can be shortage of ideal flooring for your kitchen. For one, you can decide to go for the heated floor. One might be tempted to believe this is a luxury, but those living in extremely cold areas know better. The heated floor also helps prevent underground pipes from freezing in extreme weathers. With the help of EA Home Design experts, it will be possible installing mesh heating system below the floor.

Extend provision for Natural Light
Dimly lit kitchens aren’t good for cooking. Even more, one ends up raising the electricity bills unnecessarily. Have you stopped to think that a simple step such as replacing your small windows with larger ones can save you the trouble? Even more, you can decide to slow on the idea of having kitchen doors. Unlike the bathroom and bedroom, it is not necessary having doors in the kitchen. This gives more provision for natural. If possible, you can consider skylight in the kitchen area; in case the place is accessible to roofs.

Kitchen Island
Kitchen Island is a good provision for additional storage space. It is the perfect addition to go for when you need extra countertop space and sinks in your kitchen. With the help of EA Home Design experts, you can have the project undertaken in a couple of days. Just inform our team, and we will be on it!