By Alicia Malone
Hip-Home Columnist
Coming up with fresh ideas for a kitchen remodeling project can seem
as difficult as the work itself, but if you look at a home improvement
project from a new perspective, you can find inspiration in some
unlikely places, like the alphabet.
D is for Dimmer
Planning out the lighting for your kitchen is as important as any
other element you plan to add, change, or remove. While a brightly
lit kitchen helps the space seem larger, don't limit kitchen makeover
to a one-light-fits-all-occasions approach. A contractor can help
you figure out how to wire your kitchen appropriately. Although traditionally
used in more formal settings, choosing dimmers for the lighting in
your kitchen allows you to set the mood of the room as easily as
you set the table.
E is for Extras
Pay attention to the small details during your kitchen makeover. Don't forget
to add a personal touch like a fresco on the wall or a one-of-a-kind
backsplash and include one unique tile you found during your travels.
From unexpected bursts of color--a brightly colored wall or decorative
fixtures--your kitchen remodeling project is the perfect time to
add in the piece of you that wasn't there before.
F is for Flooring
Include a close examination of the flooring in your kitchen remodeling home improvement
project because the kitchen is a high traffic area. Choose a material
that fits both the feel and purpose of the kitchen. Tile is long
wearing and durable, wood is classic, and vinyl offers a variety
of style choices. The flooring you use in your kitchen makeover should
be appropriate for the kind of use it receives in your home.
A contractor or designer that understands your taste
and needs can help you implement the ideas you have for your kitchen
makeover, from top to bottom.
Sources:
Home and Garden TV
Better
Homes & Gardens
About the Author
Alicia Malone lives in upstate New York in a house created
with elbow grease and more than a little determination.
She is a regular columnist sharing tips and ideas on
how to create the ultimate hip home.
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