Remodeling Tips: When is the Right Time to Choose Kitchen Fittings

Being the heart of the home, the kitchen is usually one of the highest traffic areas in the home. This explains a lot the reason why remodeling a kitchen usually happens faster than remodelling any other room in the home. Although choosing the appliances might be the first thing to think off when wanting to change the kitchen, it is the space that you should have in mind first. The amount of free space is crucial in order to choose the right size of kitchen appliances. Once done, it is time to think about choosing the other important things, but only by going step by step.

Now that you know how much free space you have, it is time to choose the right appliances. The fridge, oven, stovetops and microwave oven can play a huge role in how functional your kitchen will be. Make sure they are quality, sturdy and functional, otherwise, everything can go in vain.

The next important thing to choose is the kitchen sink. There is a vast number of kitchen fittings ranging in sizes, materials, shapes and finishes, giving you the freedom to choose the one that can meet your needs and kitchen style. For instance, you can consider the idea of installing a larger single sink, a smaller single sink, sink with two basins of different sizes, sink with two basins of equal sizes, sink with three basins and so on. The list of these kitchen fittings is endless, and so are the chances that you will find the right one for your kitchen. When it comes to the mount, you can choose between an undermount, drop-in, farmhouse and dual mount, out of which, the undermount is the most commonly used one.

In this phase, you should also think about the lighting fixtures. Semi-flush mounts, cans and pendants are some of the many types from which you can choose. And in order to have enough light in it, you should carefully consider how many pendants you want to install, especially over the island. Since we are talking about remodeling a kitchen, you may already have junction boxes on the ceiling, so you will have to adjust to them.

When it comes to choosing the cabinetry, interior designers recommend choosing them wisely. This means that besides the finish, you should also think of choosing the right material. This is a pointer about finding out how functional and quality your kitchen will be. Once done, you can choose the colour and finish. In case you are not sure what material and colour to choose, order samples of the materials and see which one will fit better in the kitchen. Wall tiles are a great way to express your personality and style. Just make sure that the chosen type, finish and colour will meet the cabinet material.

When it comes to choosing the right floor, first you need to decide whether you want to invest in a new floor or you want to keep the existing one. While choosing a new floor is easier, since you won’t be restricted with the colour, finish, pattern and material, keeping the old one is trickier, especially when it comes to the finish. So, if planning to keep the old one, it is important to get rid of any imperfections and repaint it in the needed colour. In case you decide to change the floor, you can install tiles for ease of cleaning, or you can install vinyl tiles or some other vinyl floor. These flooring solutions are the most commonly used since they are durable, hardwearing and easy to maintain. But just like with everything else, make sure to opt for a quality flooring solution since kitchens are considered as the highest in traffic home areas. If in doubt, consult with a professional about which type of floor is best for kitchen application.

If planning to paint the walls white, you can do this even in the beginning, but in case you want to colour them in different colour, then it is recommended to choose the kitchen material first. The colour of the kitchen cabinets should blend and go with the one of your walls.

When talking about kitchen remodeling, let’s not forget about the decorative details. They can really add that final touch in your kitchen, making it look stylish and eye-catching. Vases, flowers and even fresh herbs and spices are some of the things that can take your kitchen to a whole new level. Besides this, adding art prints, table runners and area rugs in the kitchen is also an option. This, in fact, is a great way to add a dash of colours in your kitchen. All of these small touches can certainly add more character to your kitchen, making it homier and cozier.