Today in Kitchen Thursdays: craftsman-style in your kitchen, movable storage units there, planning a remodel and advice for your renovation from other kitchen owners.

Kitchen Workbook: 8 Elements of a Craftsman Kitchen

Kitchen Workbook: 8 Elements of a Craftsman Kitchen

Craftsman style appeared in the 20th century and it was a reaction the fussiness of Victorian decoration. It was a coming back to the basics and to a more simple living style. A craftsman style house and kitchen should be above all practical. Everything in a space has to be there for a reason and has to have a function. There is no room in this style for elements with just a decorative function: if it’s not going to be used it shouldn’t be there.

Some of the elements of this style in the kitchen are the use of natural wood, clean line cabinets, simple but functional and practical lighting, earthy colours, handcrafted tiles and stone, etc. There is an emphasis on using natural materials and elements to remind you with nature.

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Kitchen Storage Goes on a Roll

Kitchen Storage Goes on a Roll

In your kitchen, more than anywhere else in your house, storage and working areas are extremely important. Unfortunately modern houses and modern living do not afford sometimes to have all the space we need. One of sorting out those problems in putting some of your units on wheels. They will allow you to have a movable working surface and storage unit you can move around the space as you need it. You can conceal the wheels if you don’t feel comfortable seeing or simply leaving them exposed. You can store your movable unit underneath the counter top or using it as a kitchen island in the centre of your kitchen moving it as you need it.

This article shows you different kitchens with this type of solution. There is a variety of units in wheels even though most of them work as kitchen islands. But the variety of ways this is used will surely inspire you to maybe use it in your house.

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Kitchen Workbook: Planning Your Remodel’s Scope of Work

Kitchen Workbook: Planning Your Remodel's Scope of Work

We always put emphasis on this blog about planning. It’s very important that before you attempt any renovation project you have a good plan in place to help you through the process. Planning is very important, it would help you to understand the renovation process and the steps needed. You would need to know about the materials you are going to need, their characteristics, etc.

Kitchen and bathrooms are the rooms that need a more thorough planning because of all the technical issues involved. They are vital rooms in your house and any renovation is going to affect greatly your life. So if you are thinking about renovating your kitchen we highly recommend good planning in advance. And this article is a great place to start. It covers all those vital questions, such as the size of your kitchen, whether you would be relocating your sink, your budget, your wishlist, does your budget agree with your wishlist?, etc.

Great reading for anyone thinking on renovating their kitchen.

What Is Your Best Kitchen Renovation & Planning Advice?

What Is Your Best Kitchen Renovation & Planning Advice?

And the experts are going to give you all their expertise and knowledge and that’s fine. But nobody will prepare you better for a renovation and will give you practical and everyday suggestions than another homeowner that has gone through the same process. It’s the other side of any project. If you have never gone through something like this it’s a good idea if you talk with someone that has gone through it. They have the practical experience from the other side of the battle: the ones that live in the house where the renovation takes place. And they have the experience of living with the final result.

Ideally you would have either a friend, family or acquaintance that might give you an idea. But if you don’t know anyone with recent experience or you want to get info from more people, this article is your place. It’s a thread where other homeowners discuss the best tips for working with tradesmen and the best tips for surviving the process and getting the best results from real people with real kitchens.

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