A Modern Kitchen - Expert Tips On How To Remodel

By Matthew Kerridge

Undoubtedly the kitchen is the most important room in the home. You not only prepare scrumptious meals in it but people congregate in it for various reasons like chatting about the day over a cup of tea or just kicking back and sharing an experience while dinner is prepared. There are many styles of kitchens varying from contemporary, country, traditional and of course the most popular being the modern kitchen.

Your space is important, whether it be a lot of it or just a few square feet. So you need to utilize is well. By redoing just three pieces in your kitchen, you can create a masterpiece where the whole family would want to gather and eat.

Take pen to paper first and get your ideas down. You need to brainstorm for a few days before you rush in and buy the wrong stuff. If you can try to source a design package for kitchens on the internet. They will sometimes let you download a free trial. You could then try your luck and mixing and matching different colors to different styles. If you have decided on a theme and color scheme, then it's time to let rip by starting on the big pieces first like the cabinets.

If you just want to repaint the cabinet doors, then go with a white enamel which will instantly give you a modern look. Replace your door handles with stainless steel or transparent glass knobs. These will brighten up the doors and will change their look completely. Remember the smaller your kitchen is the lighter the color should be on your surfaces.

If you want your kitchen to have an ultra modern look, then don't be afraid to replace the doors with durable glazed fiberglass. Because it's almost transparent it gives the kitchen a light and airy feel. Now you could place tiny recess lights in your cabinet ceilings to illuminate them even more. Play with tones of pastel light bulbs, for instance soft pink and yellow and also striking is would be lime green. Once the lights are on it will almost feel like you are floating in air.

You could also save a lot of money by having a laminate counter assembled and installed in your kitchen. These come in an array of colors and are really beautiful as well. They do not cost half as much as a solid granite counter top would cost, which is good for the budget.

Your flooring is the next project and here you can also save a lot of money. Rather opt for vinyl as it is just as durable and modern looking as expensive stone or ceramic, and not to mention the cost of hardwood, although they are beautiful to have in a kitchen. But, if you are on a tight budget then vinyl is perfect for has you can easily mop up spillages. The sheets are easy to lay and you can have a new modern kitchen floor in one day. - 32406

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