Kitchens

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/

Kitchens that Work: Elements that make a Kitchen Space Functional

Do you live in Halifax and have a kitchen that could use some help? Does your Halifax kitchen need a cosmetic makeover? Do you need storage? Can the layout be more efficient? Need more light?

The most efficient and attractive kitchens offer a perfect blend of great use of space and complementary accessories in an attempt to maximize functionality and keep organization in check. Here are five design elements that make a kitchen work.

•Appliance “garages” built between the counter top and cabinets to conceal coffee makers, can openers and frequently used small appliances

•Tilt-out sink front bins take advantage of otherwise unusable space and create convenient storage for sponges and scrubbers – again, keeping clutter off the counter top

•Message centers – organize notes, mail, magazines, keys and everything else for multiple family members – and keep clutter off tables and counters

•Roll-out shelves make otherwise inaccessible space useful for the storage of pots, pans, or seldom-used appliances

•Tray dividers – typically located in the cabinets near the oven – create vertical partitions to separate cookie sheets, muffin tins, and other awkwardly-sized bake ware

Questions? Call our Halifax office. Case Handyman and Remodeling (902) 454-2273, or online at http://halifax.caseremodeling.com/
 

Kitchens Are The New Entertainment Space

To many Halifax families, the kitchen is more than a place where food is cooked and eaten. It’s where parties begin and end, bills are paid, pets are fed, homework is done and the day’s events are recalled over cups of coffee. As the kitchen becomes the focal point of the home, it has gained in size and importance.

Homeowners are investing more in their kitchens and allocating generous space in their designs, taking into account its multiple functions as a food-preparation and cooking area, serving and eating area, food and dish storage area and as a social area. More and more, open kitchen designs that blend into the dining and living area are practically the norm these days.

As the demand for additional functionality, technology and ergonomics increases, newer kitchens feature more useable space and modern conveniences, kitchen cabinets with creative storage solutions, high-tech lighting controls, audio/visual input and output and internet connectivity. In addition, functional elements such as center islands, high-performance appliances complimented by finely crafted kitchen cabinetry in any number of wood finishes, durable kitchen counter surfaces such as granite, concrete and engineered stone, backsplashes, multipurpose sinks and high quality tile floors showcase the kitchen as the new entertainment space in the home.

From a financial standpoint, the kitchen has become an area of the home that has a very high rate of return for money invested. Most homeowners are savvy enough to realize that money wisely spent in the kitchen will bring back a good return on appraised value of the home.

If you have any questions or need help with your kitchen project, call Case Handyman and Remodeling of Halifax at (902) 454-2273, or find us online at http://halifax.caseremodeling.com/