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- January 06, 2015
Kitchen cabinets have to withstand a substantial amount of punishment in their lifetime and that means that they need to be built to last! Think about how many times you open and close your kitchen cabinet doors while preparing a family meal! Now add in all the times you are in and out the cabinets making cups of coffee or fetching a snack. How many times do you slam the doors, or maybe even kick them closed with your foot when your hands are full? Let's not forget the spills during cooking and the sticky finger prints that the kids are so fond of leaving all over the kitchen cabinets! That's quiet a lot for those poor kitchen cabinet doors to go through on a regular basis, that is why you need to think carefully about quality when looking at purchasing some discount kitchen cabinets. You may even choose to consider a partial remodel by replacing only the doors of your kitchen cabinets. This is a great option if the doors have sustained heavy damage from years of abuse, but the body of
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- January 29, 2014
Remodeling a kitchen is fairly easy if you plan on using your existing cabinet layout as you can simply replace old with new. But what if you want a brand new look – where do you start and does it matter what goes where? Actually it does – remember that regardless of how good a kitchen looks, it still needs to function efficiently even if you’re only an occasional cook. There are a few guidelines that should be followed if you’re planning a new layout for your remodeled kitchen.
Tips for your New Kitchen LayoutWhile many of these tips are just common sense, DIYers often get caught up in choosing new cabinets, floor coverings, and countertops and forget that the main purpose of the kitchen is to prepare meals. Here are a few guidelines to keep in mind:• The Triangle – many kitchen designers feel that a kitchen is most efficient when a triangle is used when determining the location of the three most used fixtures in the room: the sink, the refrigerator, and the stove/oven. They feel -
- January 23, 2014
A kitchen remodeling project can be a great way to give the interior of your home a fresh look and may even increase its value. The kitchen is one of the most used rooms in many homes and is where families often gather at the end of the day – giving it a makeover not only brightens up the room, it may rejuvenate the atmosphere of your entire home. So what are your options when considering a kitchen renovation – what changes can give the room a brand new appearance?
Kitchen Cabinet Renovation Options
Regardless of your kitchen size or layout, the cabinets are normally the most noticeable feature when people enter the room. Their finish and the door and drawer styles are the focal points that draw visitors’ eyes and the wall colors, floor coverings, and even the countertops often merely serve to complement the cabinets’ appearance. Changing your cabinets, or at least their look, can be an easy option for renewing the styling of the entire room. Two of the most popular methods for accomplishing
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- January 20, 2014
A kitchen renovation can be a great way to increase the value of your home and freshen up the look of one of your family’s favorite rooms, but is hiring a contractor for the project absolutely necessary? The answer to that question often depends on two issues: how extensive your renovation will be and your abilities as a DIYer.
Turning your Kitchen Renovation into a DIY Project
If you plan on a whole new cabinet layout, expanding the size of your kitchen, or rearranging the location of appliances, it’s usually a good idea to get some contractors involved no matter how skilled you might be with home improvement projects.
Changing the cabinet layout or appliance locations normally involves electrical and plumbing work and those are two areas that require a professional’s expertise. Whether you’re adding on or just knocking out a few interior walls, making your kitchen larger can get into structural issues that may affect your entire home – once again, you may want to get an experienced contractor
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- January 08, 2014Whether you’re simply replacing existing cabinets or planning a whole new layout, a kitchen renovation can be exciting – after all, you’re breathing fresh life into what’s probably one of the favorite rooms in your home. However, before you get too carried away with the project there’s a few things to remember when placing your kitchen cabinet order that may make your project run a little more smoothly and prevent any sudden work stoppages.Tips That May Help with Your Kitchen Cabinet OrderSeasoned DIYers who have several kitchen remodeling projects on their home improvement resume know that that there are little tricks and techniques that can make the job much easier and it often begins with the cabinet order. Here are four to keep in mind:1. Samples – ordering cabinets online can be a great way to save a little money on your remodeling project, however, colors and finishes don’t always appear the same in real life as they do on your monitor screen. If shading and hues are important
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- January 05, 2014
The kitchen is often considered to be the heart of the home. It seems to naturally draw all of the members of the family towards it and in most homes it is a central hub which is used for more than just preparing meals. However, despite the important role of this room in our day to day lives many of us seem to neglect it when it comes to interior design. Here at 27estore.com we have always prided ourselves on offering our clients a wide range of choices when it comes to kitchen cabinetry.
We feel that it is every bit as important to be able to put your own personal sense of style into your kitchen which is why we offer so many different finishes from traditional oak to more contemporary high gloss finishes. We were interested to discover whether or not our views were shared with others in the industry and we recently caught up with a few interior designers from across the globe to ask what their thought are on the importance of paying attention to your kitchen décor just as you would
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- January 01, 2014
Think about the kitchen in your home. What do you use it for? The chances are fair that you are making a list in your head. The kitchen is intended for cooking, but in reality this is not all we do in the room. Kitchens are now the very center of our homes. We use them to eat, to cook, to do paperwork, to do craft projects, to share a glass of wine or to gossip over coffee. Everyone in the family gravitates towards the kitchen. It is such an important part of the home, that it deserves some serious love and attention when it comes to both design and décor.
With this in mind, we asked a number of interior designers from across the country how important interior design is in the kitchen. Renae Keller of Renae Keller Interior Design Inc told us, 'I think it is very important to make the hub spaces work the most efficiently. This is where success is gained throughout the whole interior design process. Materials are so important in this decision making process and need to be all what
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- December 26, 2013
In previous features, we have touched on the importance of design when remodeling an existing kitchen, but what about when building a brand new home? There are many considerations which come into play when planning a kitchen as the initial layout will most likely have an impact on any future remodeling work in the years to come. We talked to some experts in the field of both construction and real estate in order to gain some insight into this aspect of kitchen design.
Making The Most Of Available Space
One of the most common complaints homeowners have at the moment in regard to modern homes is that they have much smaller rooms than older properties, especially when it comes to the kitchen. However, this need not present a problem when creating a functional kitchen.
Todd Vendituoli of HomeCentrl told us, 'there are many factors involved but generally its not a problem as there are so many choices today. If you look to the European market, where space is smaller, smaller kitchens can be designed
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- December 22, 2013
If there is one aspect of the home which is often totally overlooked is the humble interior door. It is easy to think of doors as just a covering for the entry to a room, but they are more than that. Not only do your interior doors offer privacy and keep in heat, but they also affect the overall look of the room without you even noticing. What many people do not realize is that they can also affect the resale value of your property! We talked to friends in the real estate, design and construction industries to get their thoughts on interior doors.
Raising Your Property Value
As previously mentioned, having a matching set of really good quality matching interior doors can add resale value to your property. DD Flynn of Prudential Texas Properties explains why. 'Home buyers pay attention to detail. Ensuring that interior doors are cohesive and of good quality will definitely catch a buyers attention. In turn, the home is then illustrating its worth from a price standpoint.' Ms Flynn also adds,