Now that you’ve had an idea of your preferred design style, what’s next?

2. The foundation and anchor of kitchen design is the cabinetry.

• Do you like natural wood finishes or do you prefer a painted finish? Once you have determined painted or stained finish, you must decide on door style.
• Do you want traditional, contemporary, or something in between… again, referring to the existing style of your home and furnishings will guide you in this selection.

3. The next selection is the counter-tops.

• In today’s kitchens, most people are using natural or manufactured stone products.
  
  

   

• Natural stone will provide a greater choice for variation and interest in color and veining, while quartz products are more consistent in color, veining and require little to no maintenance.
  
  

   

• The question to ask yourself here is, how much prominence you want the counter-top to have in the design of the kitchen? Do you want the counters or the cabinets to be the first thing your eye is drawn to?

Assuming that you were able to choose your cabinets and counters, you should feel a sense of accomplishment… the toughest decisions are over. The following options are accessories, like adding jewelry to your outfit.

4. The first jewel is the back-splash.

• If your design style is more contemporary, you may want to consider glass tile….or more linear pattern.
• A more traditional style might choose a standard 3×6 ceramic tile in a subway pattern.
• Make sure your back-splash choice compliments the counter-top selection you made. Be sure to pay close attention to the color tones of your selections.

5. And finally, the flooring.

• Remember that your floor probably has more surface area than any other aspect of your kitchen; but you do not want to draw attention to the floor. Choose colors and patterns that blend with the other components of your kitchen.
• Most people are more concerned with durability and maintenance when it comes to flooring
• Should you go with wood, tile, a composite…each material will have benefits and liabilities.

There you have it. Hopefully you feel empowered to begin the journey of designing the kitchen of your dreams. When you are ready to make your vision of the perfect kitchen become a reality, call the experts at American Kitchens. We are Florida’s experts in kitchen remodeling with custom kitchens, with out the custom price.

We also offer a free in-home estimate. Locations in Orlando and Tampa

Marble & More!
 

For those who favor all natural materials, our marble kitchen countertops fill this need while still being very durable. Marble is stain resistant because it is nonporous and thus needs so sealing or resealing as part of its long-term maintenance. Granite is also a great choice for our natural minded customers and has many of the same low upkeep, potentially saving you money in the long run. Wood countertops are another great option. These products have distinct colors and grain patterns; simply, adding great beauty to your life without sacrificing functionality.

Laminate is a great option for our customers who are looking to add value to their home without stretching their budget. Cost effective, but durable and attractive, laminate materials have come a long way since your grandparents put down the first laminate flooring several decades ago. These kitchen countertops are guaranteed to impress guests without hurting your pocketbook.