How to Remodel a Luxury Kitchen
The kitchen is the heart of your home. It is a place to prepare the family meals, create feasts for the holidays and grab quick snacks. Remodel a drab outdated kitchen into a luxury kitchen of your dreams. A high end kitchen is designed with natural granite countertops, farm sinks, copper sinks, pot fillers, warming drawers, dishwasher drawers, double ovens and refrigerator drawers. The cabinetry is custom designed with attention to detail. Plan to remodel a luxury kitchen if you will be living in the house for more than seven years. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Granite countertops
- Refrigerator drawers
- Dishwasher drawers
- Warming ovens
- Ceramic tile
- Wood flooring
- Cabinets
- Faucet
- Kitchen sink
Instructions
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Hire an interior designer to plan a luxury kitchen. Select a designer who has experience in high end projects. Visit a few kitchens that they have designed and check their references.
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Choose a granite countertop for durability and beauty. Select several slabs of granite for your project. Use a decorate edge profile on the granite countertop such as bullnose, radius or ogee. Get a small piece of the granite to use as a sample to coordinate the kitchen project.
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Design a back-splash that coordinates with the granite. Add glass tile, mosaic or decorative tile to make a statement. Hire an artist to design and install a tile mosaic.
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Select a floor that is comfortable to stand on. Use wood floors for durability and style. Select a ceramic tile floor for decorative patterns and durability.
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Design custom cabinetry that reflects your style of living. Install pull out drawers in the lower cabinets. Select a design that has interesting detail. Choose a luxury wood such as mahogany or cherry. Design cabinets that look like furniture pieces. Use decorative hardware that coordinates with the room.
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Visit a plumbing fixture showroom to view their sinks and faucets. Choose a sink that fits your style of cooking. Select a faucet that is easy to use, with soap dispenser and spray.
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Install refrigerator drawers for ease of use. Use wood panels for the front of the refrigerator doors.
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Decide how many ovens you will need. Install a warming drawer to keep food hot. Install a pot-filler by the stove.
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Install an island. Place a sink in the island for food prep. Design part of the island for eating.
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Build a butler's pantry just off the kitchen. This is small room to store and prepare food.
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Tips & Warnings
Order imported tile early.
Hire high end builders or remodeling contractors.
References
Resources
- Photo Credit kitchen image by yong hong from Fotolia.com
