Ideas for Better Kitchens

Plan for Your Kitchen Remodeling Project
To get the best results from your kitchen remodeling project, you need to start with a clear idea of what you want to achieve. Visitors to this website can see tips to help them plan for a successful renovation. Other kitchen renovation topics covered here include reasons to remodel now, kitchen remodel pitfalls to avoid, and how to live through this type of disruption in the home while the construction project is ongoing. A handy remodel checklist is provided, along with a kitchen remodel timeline and an explanation of the construction process for kitchen projects.

Design Your Kitchen in 3D
Here's an interactive tool for creating a 3D view of your dream kitchen. Start off by measuring your kitchen including the walls, windows doors and appliances. Next, choose a kitchen ambiance including avant garde, country style, classic, Mediterranean or freestyle. Choose a sink, dishwasher, refrigerator and range next. Follow that up by laying out your kitchen floor plan, placing your sink, appliances and cabinetry and choosing the colors you want in your kitchen, as well as choosing your floor covering. With the click of a button, you can display your results and view your dream kitchen three dimensional style.

Video Series Focuses on Budget-Conscious Kitchen Renovations
Remodeling expert David Lupberger shares information about how to save money on kitchen renovation projects in this informative video series. Homeowners can focus on different aspects of a kitchen renovation project, such as lighting, faucets and sinks, and wall finishes. Other options covered in this helpful series on kitchen renovation projects are suggestions for floor coverings and cabinet upgrades which can be completed for under $1,500. The series also focuses on kitchen countertop upgrades which can be made on a relatively modest budget of less than $1,500.

Kitchen Decorating Ideas for Cabinets, Sinks, Lighting, Fixtures and More
The site offers kitchen do-it-yourself guides and decorating ideas using sinks, antique lighting fixtures, tiles, cabinets, and mirrors from manufacturers like Kohler, Rohls, Franke, American Standard, Elkay, Hansgrohe and more. Mentioned are hanging stainless steel racks, fixtures, facets, as well as a link to more kitchen decorating ideas for faucets, filters, odds and ends, garbage disposals, cutlery, kitchen appliances and other kitchen house wares that can be used to decorate. You'll find articles on topics ranging from winning color combinations and cabinet options, to choosing a ceramic tile floor and kitchen organization and storage.