Is It Time To Remodel Your Kitchen?

Have you been waiting for a very long time to give your kitchen a new look? Or, it might be that you have moved into a previously owned home and you knew even before you moved in that you would want to update the kitchen design. Whatever the scenario that has led you to remodel your kitchen, you are probably truly looking forward to planning and shopping. Do you already know exactly what you want to do to your kitchen? If not, from kitchen marble countertops to choosing the furniture for your newly designed kitchen, here are some ideas that might help you. 

The Kitchen Countertops - Was one of the first things on your list to change the countertops in your kitchen? If so, have you thought of choosing marble for the material of the countertops? marble isn't just gorgeous, it's also very practical. For example, if you have marble as your kitchen island countertop, that means that you can take something hot out of the oven and place it right on the marble without damaging it. Do you do a lot of baking? if so, you'll love the smooth surface of the marble countertops when you are rolling out dough for making things like cookies and pie crusts. 

Marble countertops are also very easy to maintain. Just wipe them off with a damp cloth or a damp sponge and they're all set. If you feel like they need extra attention, say when you've used a greasy ingredient in your cooking or baking, use a gentle cleanser to make them look great again. 

For a subdued look, choose something like light grey or light ochre for the color of the marble. For a more dramatic look, go with dark grey or even midnight black. Then, when you select the cabinetry for your kitchen, choose cabinets that will complement the marble you have selected. 

The Kitchen Furniture - Are you keeping the same wooden furniture that was in your kitchen before? If so, think of giving it a new look by painting it. For example, if you chose midnight black for your marble countertops, think of painting the kitchen furniture a light grey. Or, if you want to add pizzazz to the room, choose something like red or turquoise for the paint color.

Maybe you are shopping for brand new furniture. If you want a contemporary look, think of choosing metal furniture. For a more elegant and traditional look, choose wooden furniture that could even go in a dining room. 


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