A kitchen remodel is a great way to make your home more comfortable, and increase its value. One of the major decisions you will have to make is the right type and color of your countertops. Granite is always a good choice, but the color might become a bit of a dilemma. Many people use the color of their granite countertops as the inspiration for their overall kitchen design. If that is the case for your kitchen remodel, choosing the right color granite is a crucial decision. Granite countertops come in a wide variety of colors, and since each slab is unique, you might have a problem deciding on just the right one. Here are some facts about granite colors that can help you decide on the right one for your kitchen remodel. Basic granite information Granite is a high-end material for kitchen countertops, but it is actually very common. In fact, more than 80% of the Earth?s crust is made of granite, so it is very likely your home is sitting on top of granite right now. However, getting them out of the [...]

One of the key aspects of a major kitchen remodel is the kitchen cabinets. You may want to reface, repaint, or replace them, depending on your circumstances. If you are planning to get new ones, you might find the wealth of options a bit overwhelming. Kitchen cabinets come in a wide array of materials, colors, styles, construction, and finishes. You can narrow it down a bit if you take one of these classifications and choose one. When it comes to method of construction, you have three types: custom, semi-custom, and RTA or ready to assemble. Three types of kitchen cabinets Custom As you can probably imagine, custom kitchen cabinets are made-to-order. You can specify anything you want when you order them from your cabinet suppliers, from materials to dimensions. This is a great option if you have special requirements for your kitchen, such as awkward spaces. The quality or durability is not assured, however, as you might choose poor-quality materials, or your cabinetmaker is not good. Even then, custom cabinets tend to be the most expensive in this classification because of the labor involved [...]

Deciding to get new kitchen cabinets is not something you decide on a whim. Cabinets are necessary, but they can also be expensive, so you want to be able to justify getting new ones. Below are six practical reasons to get new kitchen cabinets. 1. You need more storage The fact is you will be accumulating stuff over the years, so your kitchen will most likely run short of storage. The obvious solution is to get rid of what you do not really need or use, but few people are going to do that. The next best thing is to add more storage space, AKA more cabinets. The problem is matching your existing cabinets. If you designed your kitchen in the last few years, chances are you will still be able to find the exact type of cabinets and simply add more. However, if you inherited them when you moved into an old home, you might be out of luck. If that is the case, you have two options: reface the old ones to match the new ones, or get all new ones. Refacing [...]