Monday, April 25, 2011

Kitchen Remodeling Scottsdale AZ | Kitchen Remodels Scottsdale

An Artist's Palette: Knowing Your Kitchen Remodel


The majority of your Arizona kitchen remodeling budget by far will be spent on materials. New kitchen remodeling ideas in the past ten years have incorporated unique, innovative, and beautiful cabinetry made from a huge range of woods, synthetics and recycled materials.


Your available options when choosing to remodel your kitchen include:


Cabinets


Cabinets are the most important consideration for most Arizona kitchen remodeling projects. Since they usually line every wall in the room, your custom cabinetry can set the tone for your entire room. Cabinet retailers around the country have developed designs that range from traditional to chic and modern styles, in any color imaginable. Cabinets can be made from wood, bamboo, laminate, and even stainless steel.


Countertops


Countertops are best implemented when they coordinate with cabinets. There is a limitless array of styles in materials that range from stoic granite to enchanting and unique recycled glass. A natural look can be used, or perhaps a daring vision can manifest with bold, bright colors. Tiles are a fantastic countertop material and they can be incorporated into retroactive kitchen wall tile designs that add to your Arizona home's décor.



Lighting


Lighting is usually most under-estimated component when planning a kitchen remodel. Lighting, when artistically crafted, can set a sublime mood, give you the best environment for preparing food, and add an artistic flair. Contractors in the know are able to find lighting that matches your overall décor, and which is as functional as it is beautiful.


Flooring


A design plan for a kitchen remodeling project isn't complete without addressing the flooring. Flooring choice should not only coordinate with a project's overall theme of décor, but it should also add a dimension of comfort to the room. The care that each type of flooring requires is also a crucial consideration, since the kitchen floor requires more cleaning than any other area of a home.



Windows


Windows add the most important element to any room: natural light. Kitchen windows can bring the natural beauty of the outdoors inside, creating a room that is tranquil and inviting for your family to spend time in.


Appliances


Today's appliances can be aesthetically pleasing and more efficient than ever before. You and your family can use these implements to both enjoy your kitchen and protect our planet. When you create your design plans for kitchen remodeling, be sure to include appliances you've researched for their beauty and efficiency.


Cornerstone Cabinet Company is Phoenix, Arizona's premier cabinet refacing company. We can use the old methods of refacing your cabinets, using nothing but veneers and laminates, or we can introduce you to the Cornerstone advantage, and take you "Beyond Expectations" by using real wood products on your cabinet refacing project. Contact us today to schedule an appointment!

Sunday, April 17, 2011

How to get the most out of your kitchen remodeling project - Time is Money

Kitchen remodeling projects, especially those taking place within new and old Arizona homes alike, are major contenders amongst the many options within the field of home improvement. They are a task that, while full of fun and excitement as you have newer things to explore and assemble, can cost you a considerable amount of time, money and effort. Home improvement can often be decribed as a bonding process that brings the family together within a new outlook within a fresh and modern space, but at the same time, a project that lasts too long or goes over budget can put strain on the already arduous task of changing your kitchen for the better.


A kitchen remodeling assignment may consist of total rebuilding, complete replacement, or some partial modifications that are made to countertops, kitchen cabinets and kitchen appliances. A Scottsdale or Chandler remodeling project may require handsome investment for this task. However, an expertly crafted kitchen remodel results in an enduring sense of fulfillment, and means of bonding for family members, especially a reason to eat together, and most importantly a way of making cooking easier and more accessible to all members of your desert home.



We at Cornerstone Cabinet Company would like to help you, the homeowner, by disclosing certain key points that can make this daunting task much more manageable and will help you grasp the entire situation at hand and assist you in running it smoothly without any unnecessary steps or procedures.


Important factors to consider when planning a home kitchen remodel are:



  1. Decide the needs, wants, and overarching objectives of your specific kitchen remodel.

  2. Make a remodeling plan that lists, in detail, the major areas that need to be changed or replaced.

  3. Estimate the required duration that the remodeling project will take with respect to each and every task.

  4. Plan a preliminary budget that covers how much to spend, and where to spend it.

  5. Ask for the references from your friends, family, or a trusted contractor who can help you with cheaper and more efficient solutions.

  6. Settle on the kind of cabinets and countertops you want to have in your ideal kitchen setting.


Are you planning a remodeling project this year? How much are you planning to spend? Call Cornerstone Cabinet Company today at 480-710-7363 for expert consultation on design an projects you may have in mind.