Remodeling Your Kitchen? Six Tips Get The Exact Look You Want Home Decoration Home Improvement by Anita Ginsburg - November 29, 2014February 14, 2017 Follow The 6 Steps While Remodeling Your Kitchen It can be frustrating to spend your hard earned money on a home remodeling project only to have the result be less than what you were hoping for. Specific planning is important to make sure each detail of your kitchen remodel is exactly the way that you want it to be whether it is a DIY task or professionally installed project. There are certain areas of the kitchen to pay close attention to in order to really love the finished project. Not Too Trendy Try not to get too trendy with some of the choices you make for your remodel. What is popular today may look dated just a few years from now. Try to keep the trendy pieces limited to accent pieces or paint color. Image credit- http://www.homeserviceslink.com/ Cabinets Custom cabinets add a beautiful touch to your kitchen remodel. There are many great choices for cabinet styles, colors and finishes. Be sure that you are choosing cabinets that work for your family situation. Having enough storage that is accessible is important for a functional kitchen. Appliances When it comes to appliances, people have their own preferences. Some like the shiny, professional look of stainless steel while others prefer something with a matte finish that will hide fingerprints and smudge marks. Whatever finish you choose, be sure to pick appliances that match. Having continuity in finish and brand will make your kitchen remodel look its best. In addition, choose appliances that will last long and work for your family’s needs, not just look good in your home. Flooring Choosing flooring is another important element to a successful kitchen remodel. Wood flooring is a popular choice right now and looks beautiful in many kitchens. However, wood is not always the best choice for households with pets or kids so it is important to research the best options before deciding on what is popular in the moment. Island A beautiful island can be the highlight of your kitchen. It is the central area where your family comes together and where kitchen activity is centered. Make sure that you know exactly where you want your appliances, sink, prep areas, and even trash to go and whether or not those things will be enclosed in your island. Lighting Having the correct kitchen lighting makes a bigger difference than you may think. The right type of fixture (chandelier, pendant, etc) along with the correct wattage will make your kitchen a beautiful place to cook and enjoy time with your family. Planning and researching all of your options is going to be the key to getting what you want from your kitchen remodel. Looking at all of the different parts of your kitchen individually while making sure that they all work together nicely will help you to put together the showroom kitchen of your dreams.