If you’re a consummate entertainer, your Chicago kitchen design needs to go beyond the basic looks and function, creating a space that also accommodates the free flow of dinner guests and party-goers.
The home entertainer continuously finds him/herself at the center of the food prep and serving action, as well as the hub of human connection and conversation, and this requires an extra special kitchen remodel.
As with other aspects of Chicago kitchen remodeling, faucets must take both function and form into consideration. While you want to choose a kitchen faucet that looks great – or even one that provides Wow! factor - you don’t want to do that at the expense of an artisan faucet that can’t perform its intended job.
While you might not be dressing Buster in Chicago Cub regalia (or are you??), that doesn’t mean s/he doesn’t play an important role in your life. And, if your dog(s)...or cat(s), or bird(s), or rodent(s)…are allowed to roam free in your household, it’s worth keeping them in mind when planning a Chicago home remodel.
These are complicated times when it comes to choosing appliances; first, there is the sheer array of basic kitchen appliances and their feature-rich counterparts (like convection vs. steam ovens, warming drawers, refrigerator drawers, wine cabinets, etc.). Then, there is the smart technology factor – which continues to permeate the world of kitchen appliances – improving your workflow when you pair the right features with your preferred cooking methods.
It’s that time of year – the beginning – when we take a look at where Chicago kitchen design trends are headed.
Many of last year’s trends – open concepts, layered lighting and durable countertop and flooring choices – are still at the top of homeowner remodeling lists.
Think it’s odd to see the words “luxury” and “vinyl” in the same sentence? Well, not too long ago you would have been right. Then, the vinyl flooring manufacturers leveraged all that modern technology has to offer – and the results are flooring products that surprise you when it comes to pattern, texture and overall quality.
What do Chicago kitchens and website marketing have in common? The concept of “responsive design.”
A while back, we posted, Designing for the Creative Cook, in which we outlined features gourmet cooks should consider remodeling. However, not every chef is “gourmet.”
Chicago homeowners who aren’t interested in natural stone countertops are inevitably drawn to porcelain options for kitchen and bath remodels. This minimally-porous, highly customizable countertop surface has many of the benefits of natural stone or quartz countertops.
Remodeling prior to selling your home can help it sell faster, and can also net thousands of extra dollars in ROI – but only if you do it right.
So, what does doing it right mean?
