Is your kitchen feeling cramped? Are you ready to bust out an exterior wall to add another 100 square feet or so? Not so fast, there! Full additions aren't cheap and they aren't always possible depending on zoning regulations or HOA guidelines.
Is your kitchen feeling cramped? Are you ready to bust out an exterior wall to add another 100 square feet or so? Not so fast, there! Full additions aren't cheap and they aren't always possible depending on zoning regulations or HOA guidelines.
The U-shaped kitchen is one of the most functional kitchen designs around. In a smaller space, you are never more than a step or two away from all of your appliances and key storage areas. In larger kitchens, you can also include an island, which will add to your food prep surfaces and storage abilities.
Mirror, Mirror on the Wall, whose is the fairest kitchen of all? Sometimes, the fairest kitchens are those that use reflective or mirrored elements in their design. In addition to reflecting light and adding a bit of shimmer, they also add texture and a contemporary splash of style.
One of the kitchen trends noticeable on design websites like Houzz or HGTV are handle-less cabinets and drawers. Eliminating handles creates a more seamless and sleek design aesthetic, popular with modern enthusiasts and those who prefer a more contemporary look.
Is your home the center of most family and friend-based gatherings? Are you serial chefs and entertainers? If so, adding a butler's pantry is one of the best things you can do to enhance your Chicago kitchen design. For some, a butler's pantry may seem like overkill. However, we'd argue that - if you have the space for it - a butler's pantry does more than make it easier to throw a party or host a large dinner.
Hardware for a Chicago kitchen and bath remodeling project may be one of "small" to-dos on your list of aesthetic selections. However, it's what most design-builders would consider a Big-small choice because cabinet hardware can pack a pretty powerful punch when it comes to design.
Have you started a "must-have" list of Chicago kitchen design ideas for your upcoming remodel? In February, the Research Institute for Cooking and Kitchen Intelligence (RICKI) conducted an online market research survey for Kitchen & Bath Design News. The goal of the study was to figure out which options homeowners want most in their kitchen and bathrooms, and what they're willing to pay the most for.
It's a glorious moment when a Chicago kitchen design comes to fruition. The completed project pictures rival those displayed on Houzz and other interior design websites.
The L-Shaped kitchen is a functional kitchen, with all kinds of opportunities to provide customized food prep and storage spaces. It's a popular kitchen layout in this day and age because it works so well with the trend towards open floor plans.
No two Chicago kitchen remodeling projects are alike, but one thing they have in common are the beautiful, furniture-like detail and trim that more modern kitchens lack. These artistic adornments are typically accomplished by embellishing standard wood accents.
