The kitchen is one of the most important rooms of your home. It is where
you prepare all of your meals and it is often a hub of family activity. When
you host a party, the action often ends up in the kitchen.
Where drinks and snacks are enjoyed into the early hours of the morning.
It’s crucial that your kitchen functions well because you will use it every
day, but you also want to make it beautiful and stylish.
Renovating and decorating your kitchen can also be one of the best ways
to increase the resale value of your home. If you are planning on a kitchen
makeover:
Here Are Some Dos And Don’ts To Keep In Mind:
- Don’t forget to consider the proportions of
everyone who will use the kitchen. Don’t choose kitchen stools that are
too high for your kids to sit on, or cabinets that your wife cannot reach.
- Think carefully about storage space. What do
you need to store and how much room do you need? You might want to store
away your blender and toaster and other small appliances as well, so that
they don’t have to clutter up the counter all the time.
- If you are selling your home, a neutral tone
will appeal more to the majority of buyers.
- Another popular trend is green and
environmentally sustainable elements within the kitchen. Recycled,
renewable and energy-efficient products are in abundance at the moment and
these options will not only save you money, they will be much better for
the environment.
- Instead of placing your microwave on the
counter, it makes a lot more sense to fit it in seamlessly with your
cabinets. This will allow you to free up counter space in your kitchen.
- Be careful not to over design – it’s a common
decorating mistake. Keep things simple and know when to stop, so that you
don’t have a kitchen that looks overwhelming and cluttered.
These are just a few tips to keep in mind if you are giving the kitchen
of your home a makeover for 2014. For more helpful tips and information,
contact your trusted mortgageprofessional.
