The post discusses 35 kitchen countertop options, detailing their pros, cons, and price ranges. The author highlights a preference for Bianco Rhino marble, while noting durability concerns. Recommendations include seeking guidance from knowledgeable friends and involving family in the selection process to find the best countertop for one’s kitchen.
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When we picked out the flooring for our kitchen remodel, we faced so many choices. There are a variety of factors that come into play such as looks, price, durability, and what type of flooring works best for your space. Know your Style It may help to use a designer at this stage. Do you prefer the look and feel of hardwood? Do you like the feel of carpet underneath your feet? Or do you prefer the straight lines and balance of a good tile? Also, it’s important to take into account your furniture and other accessories so that you
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For me, the fun part of a kitchen remodel – or any remodel for that matter – is picking out the pretty stuff. The hardware, the lighting, the countertops. The stuff that makes the space unique. So I enjoyed the process of picking out the details and letting Drew handle the details of how to make it all work! Our designer, Erin, was really helpful in sourcing the details and getting discounts that we wouldn’t have been able to get ourselves. So when you look out what we picked out below, remember the prices you see aren’t what we paid!
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Finding a reliable home construction and remodeling contractor can be challenging. However, a highly recommended cabinet maker, John Marc Cabinets, provides essential services, including understanding design preferences, accurate measurements, and effective communication. They adapt to changes and maintain timelines, contributing to a successful kitchen renovation process. Recommendations for contractors are encouraged.
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Appliances need to be selected before getting started on any remodel because their size will dictate all other decisions. As I mentioned in Step 1 of our kitchen remodel journey, seeking inspiration by looking at other kitchens helped us realize that we needed more fridge space than we had originally designed for. We were able to resize cabinet space to accommodate the fridge we selected before getting the cabinetry contractor involved because we knew the exact dimensions of the fridge we wanted. We also decided to get both a beverage cooler and an ice maker and had to reconfigure some
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We have been so thrilled to be working with Erin Cossey (@e_c_interriors) on the remodel of our kitchen. She has worked with several people we know and has helped us with everything from the overall design of the space, recommending contractors, thinking through steps in the process and getting us great discounts on fixtures and finishes. A good designer will do 6 things: Listen to how you live and understand what your must haves are. For us, our must haves were a double oven with stove top, appliance garages with space for several appliances and a tv, a larger window
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The Kitchen Remodel Journey – Step 1: Find Inspiration Last week we kicked off the story of our kitchen remodel journey. We shared the before photos and a little context for why now is right time. Today, we’re sharing Step 1: Find Inspiration. For step 1 of our journey, we looked for inspiration both online and in person. These three photos capture images from Instagram that have helped shape our overall vision for the space: As seen above, these three Instagram accounts are my favorite to follow for inspiration and ideas: @vivirdesign View this profile on Instagram Vivir Design (@vivirdesign)
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The Kitchen Remodeling Journey: The Before Photos When another burner went out on the stove and the fridge went on the blink again, we decided to bite the bullet and fully renovate our kitchen. After spending a couple of years trying to continue to repair or replace appliances that just weren’t working and were in locations that just weren’t practical, we embarked on our kitchen remodel journey. We’ll spend several posts walking you through the steps we took and what we learned in the process and also recommend people, companies, and resources we found helpful. But first, the before photos:
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An aging structure and a growing family, provided this couple the perfect opportunity to repurpose their cabin into a space that fits their lifestyle.
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Jillian and Brian Massey’s bathroom renovation in Madison, Alabama creates a great checklist for first time renovators. It is also a helpful example of how long a bathroom renovation takes.
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