Thinking about remodeling your kitchen? Just remember that the more planning you do up front, the happier you will be with the result. Use this checklist to get started and keep on track.
THREE TO SIX MONTHS AHEAD
- Set up a file to keep track of ideas, product, names and business cards. Look through books and magazines for ideas and product that appeal to you.
- Make Lists of must-haves and wishes. Take note of what's working and not working in your kitchen, including storage and countertop work space.
- Begin researching contractors. Check with local professional associations, ask friends for referrals.
- Go with a pro. It's important to have a professional kitchen designer involved.
- Establish your budget and figure on spending at least 10% more.
ONE TO THREE MONTHS AHEAD
- Settle on a contractor. Be sure expectations are clear, then get everything in writing. Also be sure you understand how money will be dispersed. There is usually a deposit to order materials, one or several interim disbursements and a balance due upon completion.
WEEKS BEFORE AND DURING
- Let the neighbors in on the plans, such as daily construction. Your courtesy will likely make them more willing to endure any temporary inconveniences.
- Talk with the contractor about day-to-day routines, where deliveries will be stored, where work areas will be set up and which bathroom workers will use. Keep pets away from the site.
- Clear out the kitchen and set away from the area. Set up a temporary kitchen and understand that you will be without your main kitchen until the work is complete.
- Keep communication open to all parties involved so everyone knows what to expect and what is expected from them.
20-20 DesignTM is the leading kitchen and bath planning software in the interior design industry.
A picture is worth a thousand words, and when it concerns our customers, a picture is worth a thousand blueprints. Blueprints can be difficult for our customers to read and understand. Instead, we provide them with compelling, realistic 3D renderings of their kitchen or bath layout. This is a rendering of a recent kitchen renovation.
Summer is the time for bright, fun and pretty colors and if you are having trouble finding the right color combinations for your room, take a peak at a color wheel.
Complementary colors
Hues on the opposite side of the color wheel are complementary colors. Use the same intensity of blue and orange for a stylish combination.
Analogous colors
Combine two or three colors on the color wheel for a harmonious look. Red, orange and yellow go great together.
Monochromatic color
Varying the intensity of a single color can create a beautiful combination. Pair a dark, medium, and light shade of your favorite colors for a soothing color scheme.
Colors Defined
Red is bold. It is an intense color that exudes passion, vitality, and drama. Red makes a great accent color.
Blue is magical. It is uplifting and peaceful, but it can also be stimulating and electric in strong cobalt and indigo shades. Blue serves as an elegant hue on a backsplash or as a bold line in a tile shower.
Green is natural. The fresh feel of green can be as zesty as a lime or as exotic as a jade. Muted olive tones are classic, while brighter shades offer a more contemporary look. Accessories such as fabrics, ceramics, tiles, or small appliances are great in green.
Yellow is luminous. This sunny shade makes a room feel light and cheery. It can be soft and delicate as a wall or cabinetry color or rich and golden as an accent piece.
With personalized attention and customized service, we will create an environment that not only functions well, but reflects your individual tastes and style.
We offer our clients:
- High degree of personal attention
- Affordable quality stock, semi-custom, and custom cabinetry
- Attractive, functional Granite and Quartz countertops
- Authorized Corian showroom
- 1700 sq. ft. Showroom with functional Kitchen
- Certified kitchen designer on staff
- We install everything
we sell or
do-it-yourself
Realize your ideal kitchen today at Kitchen Emporium of Portsmouth, Virginia. Please stop by and visit our kitchen and bath design showroom. We look forward to the opportunity to complete your home remodeling needs.
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Portsmouth, Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Newport News, Hampton and Williamsburg, Virginia. These are all towns in which you will find remodeling and new work by Kitchen Emporium. We invite you to add you name to our long list of satisfied Virginia homeowners.
3411 High St - Portsmouth, VA 23707 - P: 757-397-2014 F: 757 399-4298 E: info@kitchenemporium.net
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