Saturday, September 19, 2009

Invest in Your Home with a Kitchen Renovation

When you walk into your kitchen, do you feel like you've stepped into a time machine? Do your appliances and cabinets look like something from the Brady Bunch era? If so, it might be time for an update.

Market Slump? Don't Relocate -- Renovate!With the housing market in a slump, it's a great time to stay put and invest in your current home. Many homeowners dream of having a new kitchen, after all, the kitchen is the heart of the home and often the place where family members will spend most of their time together.

Kitchen renovations are one of the most popular types of renovations for homeowners, and for good reason. It's something that can be enjoyed on a daily basis and much of the renovation costs can be recouped when you do decide to sell the home.


Designs that Shine

When deciding on your new kitchen, have you thought about what design you like best? Traditional designs focus on efficiency. Modern designs focus on functionality but also incorporate aesthetic appeal because they are designed for entertaining purposes. A contractor can help answer any questions you might have about design and functionality.

Details Make the Difference

Once you decide on a design, you get to decide on all the fun details of your dream kitchen.

* What countertops do you like? Do you want stone, concrete, ceramic tile, laminate, wood or stainless steel?

* What type of sink do you prefer? Self-rimming sinks have a rolled, finished edge. An undermount sink, or recessed sink, mounts below a countertop. Do you want one basin, or two?

* What are your preferences for cabinets? Are your cabinets configured the way you want them in your kitchen? Would you prefer new ones or is simply refacing your existing ones an option?

Contractors Get the Job Done Right
Working with a contractor can make this dream a reality and offers many advantages.

* A contractor can provide you with the professional expertise necessary to get the best kitchen renovations for your needs.

* Contractors are trained to handle the unique aspects of each individual house and can get a job done very quickly.

* Through their unique relationships with vendors, contractors can often get a better price for items you would otherwise pay more for at your local retail store.

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