Designs & Layouts

Redesigning a kitchen can be daunting unless we have a good idea where to start.  We may be unsure of price differences between various cabinet door designs, and different counter worktop materials in Halifax Nova Scotia. We know what we choose must go together and look good, but where to start …

Let’s Start with the Style We Want

Do we want a contemporary, traditional, or classic effect? Beach style is good, but
may not work in an older home where farmhouse could be the solution. We can
narrow down our preferences by paging through glossy magazines and visiting
websites such as Houzz, or we can simply google for example “contemporary
kitchen” and click the image tab.
Once we single out one or two possibilities, it is time to turn to the kitchen cabinets
next …

Cabinets – The Corner Stone of Good Kitchens

The kitchen cabinets we choose set the theme for the rest of the room. Do we want
beaded inserts or plain panels? Will the doors be in light wood with the upper level in
cottagestyle
glass? There is such a wonderful array to choose from in Halifax Nova
Scotia. However, we must stay with our preferred style or we will never make a
decision, let alone get around to the countertops …

Kitchen Countertops – Where Form and Function Meet

Kitchen countertops are where most of the action happens. They must naturally
attract us, and we must love the look. The trend in Halifax confirms a preference for
manufactured and natural stone. Both offer exciting choices in veining and colours.
Perhaps we should stick to the trend in case we decide to sell in a few years’ time.
Now the exciting part begins …

Backsplashes Are an Opportunity for Fun

Backsplashes are huge fun because we can express our individuality where the eye
falls naturally. Halifax Nova Scotia tile showrooms are currently displaying some of
the best variety we have seen. Choose the size and shape first, do you want square,
rectangular or linear to make the wall seem wider?
Be mindful of your countertop selection when choosing colours and textures,
because countertops are semipermanent,
now for the floor …

Kitchen Floors Make a ‘Crowning Statement’

Most kitchen floors represent the largest single area to decorate, so we must be
careful not to under or overdo things. Again, the range of choices in Halifax is huge.
Hardwood is back in fashion. On the other hand, the variety of tiles and composites
is incredible.

If you are looking for a kitchen remodel in Halifax NS Contact our office for a free design Consultation to get you started.  902.454.CASE (2273)

You want to start a kitchen home improvement project on your Halifax home, but you can’t add many square feet to the kitchen’s size. Don’t despair. There are many of ways to optimize, and ways to make the cooking area look and feel larger than it is.

Renovating a cramped kitchen does require careful planning . Mistakes are more noticeable than in a big kitchen, so layout elements need to work together. You also need to be realistic about how your kitchen will be used. Reserve it for cooking and eating – the kids will have to do their homework elsewhere, and you’ll have to find another location to sort through the mail.

Storage Space – In a small kitchen you need to begin by planning about how to store everything you need.

Remove walls – Opening up the space shared with a dining room or living room will make the kitchen feel larger . You can separate the spaces by installing a breakfast bar with stools. If you can’t remove the wall altogether, you can create a pass-through window between the rooms.

Light colors – White walls and cabinets or floors and cabinets in a light wood help make the room feel bigger.

Double-duty Table—Instead of an official table, install an island that can double as a table, or add a fold-down table to the end of the counter. It can lie

Glass – Glass cabinet doors can make the space feel more open. The kitchen’s doors can also be clear , or you can create a breakfast nook by cantilevering out a big bay window. Mirrors and glass-surface counters or table tops can also help make the space feel more bigger .

Kitchen Cabinets – Don’t have the cabinets go all the way to the ceiling; it can make the room feel cramped . Instead you can use the tops of cabinets for storage of things you don’t use every day or add windows to let in more light.

Case Remodeling of Halifax can help your small kitchen feel bigger, upgrade your kitchen cabinets, or actually make it bigger with a kitchen remodel .

Maurice Meagher
Case Handyman and Remodeling Phone: (902) 454-CASE (2273)
Fax: (902) 832-3286
Email: mmeagher@CaseRemodeling.com
Website: http://halifax.caseremodeling.com/
Blog: http://caseremodelinghalifax.blogspot.com/