Revitalize Your Kitchen: Top Design Elements for a Fresh Look

Kitchen remodeling is one of the most popular – and most expensive – home improvement projects that property owners carry out. In fact, even a small-scale kitchen remodel can cost about $10,000 – and the price only increases for larger, more high-end remodels. What’s more, with so many different elements involved in a kitchen remodel, the project can take several weeks, if not several months, to fully complete.

When you consider that the kitchen is a popular family gathering space and an area that often plays host to company, it’s imperative not to settle for any remodeling project you’re doing. In other words, you want the final project to meet your initial vision. If your vision is a fresh, modern look, there are various design elements you’ll want to be sure to consider. Here’s a closer look at some of these key design elements to create that ideal look and feel in your kitchen space:

Remodeling Your Kitchen? Consider These Elements

Custom Kitchen Cabinets

Many property owners assume that the only options for kitchen cabinets are what you can find at the local hardware store – but that’s no longer the case. And ordering custom kitchen cabinets, rather than settling for what’s already out there, can really make your kitchen feel complete.

Today, kitchen cabinets can be custom ordered based on wood type, color, finish and door style to achieve the look and feel that you want in this space. They can be designed as unique as you’d like to really capture any design aesthetic. Again, perhaps most importantly, property owners won’t have to merely “settle” for what’s already out there for their kitchen and can design their space exactly the way that they want it to look.

Kitchen cabinets are important for storage and design purposes. It’s important to have just the right number of cabinets so that they store the likes of dishware, pots and pans, recipes and more – but not sit empty. And it’s important to ensure the cabinets you have help bring the room together.

Stylish Countertops

Next to the kitchen cabinets, the countertops in your kitchen are perhaps the second-most eye-catching feature – and another major feature that can bring the entire space together. Hence, countertops are another kitchen element that you want to be sure you get right. Not only should they complement the kitchen cabinets that you choose (or have custom-made), but they should also suit the other elements in your kitchen, like the stove, refrigerator, microwave and more.

Fixtures and Hardware

When many property owners decide to do a kitchen remodel, they tend to spend most of their time and money on the big things, like appliances, cabinets and countertops. And while these features are important in a kitchen, you can’t overlook the little details too. For instance, fixtures and other hardware go a long way toward making a new kitchen come together and feel complete. When done right, they also help create a more polished look. Some of the fixtures and hardware to make sure you’re considering include:

• Faucets
• Cabinet door handles or knobs
• Hinges
• Lighting
• Light switches and light switch covers

There are a lot of options that allow you to get as creative as you’d like with many of these fixtures and hardware pieces. From materials that range from stainless steel to bronze to copper to even high-end materials like crystal, there’s a lot of opportunity to customize your fixtures and hardware accordingly.

Backsplashes

Countertops are important for bringing the style of the kitchen together. So are backsplashes. Backsplashes are similar to countertops in that they serve both practical and decorative purposes. They help seal the walls underneath and protect against water damage from errant splashes and countertop spills that kitchens are known for. And they also significantly enhance kitchen decor and a home’s resale value. Make sure you select a design that suits the style of the kitchen you’re striving for. Also, be sure that the backsplash is easy to clean and care for.

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