Kitchen Remodeling San Antonio, TX

Tips for Remodeling Your Kitchen

For most homes, the kitchen is the heart of the home. Sometimes, the heart of the home needs to be updated to breathe new life into your home. With a kitchen renovation, the average cost ranges between $45,000 to $60,000. Because of this, it’s obvious as to why contractors approach kitchen remodels carefully. Below are a few tips to help make sure your kitchen remodel goes well.

Functionality Above All Else

You might like the way a kitchen looks, but if it’s not practical or functional, what’s the point? Often, a remodel can forgo efficiency when attempting to open the space up. This can sometimes lead to the refrigerator, range, and sink being spread too far apart which makes food prep more difficult and time consuming. You want to make sure that traffic can flow in the kitchen as multiple people spend time in the kitchen together. A functional layout will make a kitchen that much happier.

Storage is Important

Most kitchen remodels are started because there’s a need for more space. This is your chance to get creative and find ways to maximize your storage. Start to think about how you can use your drawers and cabinets in different ways. Consider pantry racks, deeper drawers, shelves mounted on empty walls, ceiling-mounted pot and pan rack, and so much more. Creativity is what is going to give you more space when space is limited.

Countertop Space is Necessary

The typical countertop depth should be around 24 inches deep. This provides the optimal workspace for homeowners. Ensure that there is some overhang, as well. This will ensure that any spills or leaks will drip directly on the floor and not down your cabinets.

Cabinet Hardware Can Drastically Alter Your Kitchen’s Look

Go to any hardware store, and you’ll find that there is an enormous amount of knobs and pulls available. It’s easy to get bewildered by all of the options and never actually make a choice. A bit of advice: Rather than blindly choosing your hardware, try to match it to your kitchen faucet in both style and finish.

Lighting Changes Everything

There’s nothing worse than poor lighting in a kitchen. Lighting, by itself, can make or break the usability of a kitchen. When you have a larger space, it’s easy for cabinets and other fixtures to leave a shadow on your work area. Mounting some under-cabinet lighting can remedy this situation. For most work areas in the kitchen, you’re going to want at least two light fixtures per area. Some thoughts on lighting: Pendant lighting is a classic over an island, recessed lighting is great over sinks and other countertop areas, and sconces and track lighting are great for ambiance.

Of course, quality renovations are a must. You want to make sure you have quality components and quality installations. Otherwise, you’re just wasting your money.

C&S Remodeling

6075 De Zavala Rd

San Antonio, TX 78249

(210) 870-9378