Kitchen remodeling and designing are more than just coming up with a good design and putting it into practice. The designer will usually ask some questions to gain some knowledge about the lifestyle of the family living in the house, so the kitchen can be redesigned accordingly. What is important is to also give some time to plan your kitchen. This planning includes figuring out what type of kitchen you want and what material you want it made from. The color will also play an important factor in your choice of materials.
Kitchen Countertops are usually made from Laminates, Granite or Solid Surface. These types of materials come in different colors and patterns to choose from. They also come in different price ranges as well. If you can afford it, Laminate is the least expensive material for kitchen counter tops and has a variety of color choices as well as an almost endless amount of patterns. The downside to laminate is that it cannot be repaired easily and damaged areas usually require replacing the entire counter top.
Granite countertops are more expensive than laminates but they give your home a lot of class and elegance and there is nothing like them when it comes to durability. It can last for years without showing any damage or wear marks. Granite can also be repaired easily and damaged parts can be replaced very quickly and without spending a lot of money. However, the downside of this type if countertops is that there are limited color choices and it cannot be used for large areas because the granite slab will cost too much.
Solid Surface is another good choice for kitchen counter top materials. It has many benefits such as durability and resistance to heat, chemicals and scratches among others. This material comes in different colors as well as patterns but it is more expensive than laminates or granite. Another downside to this material is that although it resists stains, liquids may penetrate into the material which makes maintenance very difficult.
Concrete countertops also becoming popular for kitchens these days. Not only because of its beauty and durability but also because of the wide array of concrete mixes that can be used to suit different preferences. Some prefer a smooth or polished surface while others like it rough or with texture. Concrete is the perfect material for the eco-friendly kitchen as well since it is durable and affordable and can be produced locally using recycled materials such as cement, aggregate and polymers.
Much consideration should also go into what type of cabinets you want your kitchen remodeling project to have. You usually have three choices: Traditional, Frameless, and European style cabinets. The traditional cabinet features panel doors that are attached directly to the face frame which is mounted on carcass boxes. This type of cabinet comes in a variety of colors, patterns, and materials.
The Frameless cabinets are more modern in style, they don’t use the face frame as traditional cabinets do. Instead, they have self-closing hinges that attach to the carcass boxes at the back of the cabinet. This type is also quite popular among homeowners because it has a clean look that makes it suitable for large kitchen areas or kitchens with larger appliances. The downside to this type is that only soft close door hinges can be used so if you prefer hard close hinges, this may not be the right choice for you since it will damage your cabinet doors in time.