If you live in one of the wealthiest parts of Chicagoland, there is every chance that you reside in quite a large, relatively new home and both prepare your own meals and entertain at home on a regular basis. However, it is possible that your current food preparation facilities do not really match up to your expectations and/or needs. In which case, you may well be considering some Kitchen Remodeling In Naperville.
Where To Start?
Your very first step should be to decide what you actually want to do there and what is it that you particularly do not like about your existing set up? Do you want a very multi-purpose room where you can:-
* store food of all types
* prepare and cook food of all types
* carry out washing activities (both dish washing and laundry or just dish washing?)
* eat anything that you prepare there (or only partake in light snacks?)
* eat alone (or only with family or, with informal guests?)
It’s a good idea to start from the floor up. You are going to need an easy to clean floor – preferably washable – so glazed tiles or polished stone is likely to be your choice. Do you let the floor color set the whole kitchen color scheme or the other way round?
Personally, I would choose my major (i.e. biggest in size) appliances next – oven, stove, grill, refrigerator and dishwasher (and washing machine if applicable). Then give thoughts to the sink(s). Bear in mind that these need plumbing and electrical supply which can affect where you can position them.
At this point, you can have a rough idea for the final layout which will indicate how much more usable space is available and allow you to decide exactly how you want to use it. How much do you want to use for preparation surfaces; how much for eating purposes, how many smaller, free standing appliances will you have, etc etc. This leads on to what mix of below counter cupboards and tall standing cabinets do you want – it seems to be an unwritten rule that there is never quite enough storage space.
With all this decided, some people have the knack of being able to put it all together on paper as a plan; however, most of us cannot; or do not wish to, prepare what needs to be a fairly accurate drawing of the planned Kitchen Remodeling In Naperville. Fortunately, there are design consultants and installation contractors who are more than willing to do this for you. People like River Oak Cabinetry & Design for example.
