Archive for February, 2009
Kitchen Improvement Planning
So for couples counseling, the transformation can be stressful. Especially the kitchen. One pair is the taste balance, cost and functionality and makes the choice of different viewpoints, ideas and options. Then there are friends, relatives, the couple saw other houses, guides, Internet, TV shows ….. the availability of options is incredible mind. No wonder that many couples have stressed to end the conflict, contradictory and confusing.
Here are some basic rules for all to avoid.
First Start with a basic design and modify it as you decide on options, etc. In no time interval should reflect the design is anything but your style and personality to ensure that add, however, reflects that in addition to your style and your taste. Listen to your friends, designers, experts, neighbors, relatives, — but the plan should reflect you and your spouse. For example, stay away from the top of the line overpriced equipment and gadgets — s experts will tell you, increasing the “resale value. This is incorrect, and I come from experience of owning and selling real estate in a series of speeches. I just sold the kitchen is its access and design — not the furniture and equipment. Yes, they should look elegant and not cheap and short, but it is not necessary to pay a huge premium, or the name of some European designer. And ‘certainly can mask a poorly designed kitchen so that the beginning and end of your search. If you ignore it you will regret it, and meanwhile, you spent a lot of money and not necessarily your kitchen accessible, welcoming and warm, or has no real value.
According to Settle between you as the model couple. You’re the one to live with it, the employer — TV Expert advice and have long passed. Ensure
Third Prepare a budget and stick to it.
Fourth Start with a basic list and add only a defined and agreed.
Fifth Remember shop wisely, but do not skimp or Penny Wise and pound foolish. The kitchen is a long-term investment. Reshape them and provide them with products of lasting quality.
Sixth, they are more likely to grow in your kitchen, so an eye for the long term. If you lived in an apartment for the next five years, still love your kitchen?
Seventh You have the opinion of those who visit at home, most likely – next of kin, children, parents and friends.
8th Do not listen only to the Council. Question is – to get behind him. For example, if your friend says that you should only buy a certain brand, they wonder, why? Have experience with this and other brands, and why prefer one over another? What is wrong with a competing brand. Maybe they are imposing their personal choices for you. Maybe I’m a snob – both are wrong reasons to choose a particular brand.
Ninth Prepare a “Must Have” and have a “Nice” lists. This will help you stay within budget.
10th is not a good idea, porous material or wood for cooking. High quality marble or granite brings richness and warmth.
11 Point number five, leave some room for expansion if you can, in the kitchen. For example, do not buy furniture that go towards the ceiling – maybe you’ll want to add more storage later.