Preparing for a kitchen remodeling project is extremely exciting because you get to redesign your kitchen the way you’ve always wanted it. Make notes regarding things that have always really bugged you about your kitchen. We’ll help create solutions for those issues during your kitchen remodel.
- Create a Stunning Ceiling – More homeowners are taking inspiration from true works of art in architecture and designing custom ceilings that truly add to the room. The kitchen, for example, could be painted, elevated sections for a dramatic effect, LED lighting to enhance the ambience, skylights with stained glass, and so on.
- Open or Glass Shelving – These options offer the ability to add colorful decor or the ability to add ambient lighting that will enhance the kitchen’s overall appearance.
- Floor to Ceiling Shelving – This idea may be a little out of scope for ceilings higher than 10 feet, but it makes an impressive statement. This is the perfect way to display decorative items and cookbooks.
- Comfortable Seating – Your kitchen has to be both functional and comfortable. Splurge on comfortable barstools and comfortable dining chairs for any type of eat-in area you may include.
- Use a Variety of Color Combinations – Don’t worry about traditional colors or trendy colors. Choose colors that you enjoy and make them work together.
- Use Mix and Match Patterns – Patterns are another great way to mix things up. Floral patterns and plaids work really well together in most situations. Paisley patterns also look great soften plaid.
- Make Good Use of Textures – Texture variations are a great way to add depth to the kitchen. Consider a multi-pattern tile backsplash, smooth white ceiling, shabby-chic cabinet doors, and leather topped barstools. All of these textures would come together to create an amazing overall appearance.
- Use Dark Colors – Homeowners and builders have avoided dark colors until recently. Many have seen dark colors as gloomy, but now we incorporate amazing color, texture, and pattern combinations to make dark colors work beautifully in the kitchen.
- Use Bright Colors – Choose bright colors for decor and accents. Dark cabinets look amazing with a bright backsplash and countertop, for example.
- Butler’s Pantry – The butler’s pantry is making a big comeback with today’s homeowners. It’s a great spot to keep small appliances and the messy parts included in cooking large meals.
- Choose a Theme – The kitchen, like other areas of the home, looks amazing when you stick with a theme. Many homeowners like the idea of the classic Coca-Cola them with red and white with black and white floor tiles. Retro designs have made a pretty amazing comeback in recent years.
- Open Concept – An open concept kitchen, dining room, kitchen nook, and living area is a lovely way to combine living, entertainment, and eating areas so no one feels left out of the fun if they’re stuck in the kitchen.
- Don’t Forget Flow – The flow from room to room must always be kept in the back of your mind. Colors from adjoining rooms will be seen from the kitchen and vice versa. Make sure they don’t clash.
- Large Windows – Windows are a wonderful way to add natural light to your kitchen. Consider floor-to-ceiling windows along one wall, skylights, or long, narrow windows over top of your cabinetry.
- Design for Yourself – A fully custom kitchen means that you design what makes you happy. Even if your home was custom built 5 or 10 years ago, you’re probably ready for a change. Design your new kitchen to match your individual tastes and your current idea of perfection.
Many homeowners buy a specific home because it has the potential to be all they’ve dreamed of… but it needs work. Sometimes the most financially responsible thing you can do is purchase an existing home and then remodel it however you want. Give us a call at Hendren Construction at 505-991-0063 if you’re planning a kitchen remodeling project in the Albuquerque, NM area.