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Saturday, 03 January 2009 14:44 |
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by Dr. Michael Smith Don't Let the Economy Keep You from Getting the Look You Want
Anticipation of the New Year always brings new projects into focus, and with the current economic downturn, remodeling is more viable than new construction. Getting a new updated look without breaking the bank should be the goal, and making choices that are environmentally responsible are important. What trends for 2009 should you consider as you plan to remodel your kitchen? What pitfalls should you avoid? As the New Year approaches, now is the time to gather information and plan for your coming project. |
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Wednesday, 12 November 2008 16:04 |
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by Jacquelyne Hass
 The kitchen is usually the main gathering place for the family as well as a place to prepare meals, and maybe pay the bills. The kitchen gets a lot of use so it needs to be as efficient and as functional as possible. When preparing to redesign or design a new kitchen there are certain standards and planning that will help you create the style of kitchen you want while having it function the best it can. |
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Tuesday, 11 March 2008 00:00 |
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by Ashley Woods 
The kitchen is the most used space in your home, however it is probably not the most functional or stylish room in your house. Wallpaper, paint and carpet are easy to change when it comes to other parts of the house. Yet, when it comes to the kitchen; tile, counter tops, and appliances are not the easiest or cheapest to replace. However, even though it may cost thousands to renovate your kitchen, the return on your investment is 80 to 85% according to MSN real estate experts.
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Monday, 09 June 2008 15:45 |
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by Dr. Michael Smith
Now is an Excellent Time to Remodel Your KitchenI always encourage my readers to consider getting your kitchen remodel underway earlier in the year. Many people try to execute this major renovation in September and then are stressed to be done prior to the holidays. Currently, with the economic downturn, it is a great
time to think about remodeling because of the incentives available from the big box retailers and other cabinet makers. Incentives, including rebates, and low interest credit on major purchases, are designed to encourage you to start on that dream kitchen or bath sooner rather than later.
The first question on everyone's mind is always, "Where do we start?" "How do I make choices that will remain in style?" "Who can help me make the tons of choices that I need to make?" As a kitchen designer I have reduced people to tears with all the options and choices needed in a simple bathroom remodel. But that does not mean the project is impossible. It simply means you need to find the right professional to help with those important choices. |
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Thursday, 03 January 2008 15:15 |
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by A. Hermitt A-Z Home Design: Kitchen Trends
Today's kitchen trends include large open spaces that mimic the look of a living room and give the kitchen a lived in feeling. However, these new trends do not come cheaply. If you want to integrate new kitchen trends into your old kitchen inexpensively, here are some ideas you can use.
To copy the mega island kitchen trend: Five years ago, a three by five foot kitchen island was a wonderful addition to a new kitchen. These days, the older kitchen islands are dwarfed by large granite topped islands three to
four times larger. If you want to give your mini kitchen island a mega island feel, you can purchase a coordinating butcher block island or bar height kitchen table, and situate it next to your smaller island. Alternatively, you can remove your tiny Island altogether and replace it with a series of identical bar height breakfast tables, or butcher block tables. |
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