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Kitchen Design Issues - Part 1Consider these issues now so that you don't have expensive change orders later:▪ If you are going to be adding a lot of new cabinets, I would recommend that you work with a kitchen designer. Major home improvement stores (such as Home Depot or Lowes) have in-house designers who will help you for free.▪ Create a "work triangle" between your refrigerator, sink, and stove.▪ Specify the brand/size of the following fixtures/appliances early: refrigerator, dishwasher, oven, stove, range, microwave, garbage disposal (many different levels…don’t get stuck with cheapest), venting, faucet, sink.▪ If you want double basin sink, which side has large basin?▪ Do you want a drop-in or undermount sink?▪ Countertop material? How would you like the edges of the countertop to look?▪ Where would you like to position the soap/sprayer?▪ If your countertop is not a single surface, where would you like to locate the seams?▪ If using granite, inspect the slab before it is delivered. There are wide variations in material.▪ What will be your backsplash material?▪ Will countertop protrude into any door trim or walking space?▪ How do you know if your granite countertops need maintenance? Put a few drops of water on the surface and see if they bead up. If not, then you can obtain a sealant from any hardware store.
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Former builder and instructor of "Save Time and Money in Home Remodeling" cont. ed. course at Emory University | |
