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Kitchen design is becoming increasingly more important as space is rapidly growing smaller. Designing or remodeling your kitchen can be an incredibly exciting adventure but with it can come a lot of stress, and complication!

Build a Foundation

During the design process the most important question you can ask yourself is “Why do I want a new kitchen?” Is it because you are looking for more storage space? Is your space not being maximized? Does your cabinetry need to be replaced? Are your appliances in need of change as well? Is your kitchen too dark? Is your space too small or too big? Too Boring? Or simply, too much??!

By asking yourself these important questions you will have a much better idea of what you need to get out of your kitchen space. This information will become the foundation for your kitchen design plan.

Kitchen Designers

Hiring a designer can really help you get onto the right path sooner. These professional consultants can take care of every aspect of the design process like choosing the appropriate layout for you and your home. Coordinating color & lighting that is appropriate. Making sure all your trades and contractors are working in unison and of course ensuring that your dream kitchen becomes a reality. Designers will sit with you and go through a detailed interview process to get the best idea of what you are looking for. Their objective is to design a plan and develop a kitchen that works best for you. Your designer will combine your foundation and wish lists and weigh the pros and cons to balance them against your needs, space limitations and budget. Your designer will put together all the planning, logistical needs and contractors for your project. They can be expensive but many kitchen and bath showrooms will have in house designers working for them. You can set up an appointment or walk in and speak with someone almost immediately. This service helps the supplier get your business and they will do everything for you, from measuring your space to arranging packages for you that suit any budget.

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Tips for cleaning an old kitchen cabinets

For many years used kitchen cabinets to take food, heat, the fat and build more. Although it might seem easier to leave cabinet doors attached to clean, taking time to the doors allows easier access to long term, although it is advisable that the number of doors to keep what, where. There are many cleaners on the market, but Trisodium, known as TSP, has a wide experience as a heavy cleaner and degreaser.

After cleaning and cabinet doors pages, the hardware is also a good soak. Remove the hinges and drawer pulls, and let them sit in a good soapy water mix for 30 minutes. By denying them a light scrub and polish, they can look brand new. If the kitchen needs some updates, changing the hinges and handles or moves into cabinets is cheap, and can dramatically change the look of a kitchen.
For those looking to make a major change, and spend a greater amount of time in their cabinets, it may also refinished. Before varnishing, it is still advisable to clean the wood thoroughly as they could embed grinding dirt and grime even further without a proper cleaning.

To remove old stain or paint, the easiest way is with a chemical, or paint, stripper. By following the directions of the stripper, the chemicals end up doing most of the work, and the old stain should easily peel away. After the stripping is done, it’s time to sand.

Starting with 120 grit sandpaper should help remove any of the old paint or stain left behind by the stripper. Afterwards, smooth out the wood with 220 grit sandpaper. After the cabinet is properly sanded, apply a primer if painting, or a sanding sealer if staining (which works much like primer, allowing stain to absorb evenly). Once the paint or stain is applied to the cabinets, add a final finish, such as varnish or lacquer to protect the wood. Water-based polyurethanes also do a great job, and are environmentally friendly.

To clean sluggish drains, pour 1/2 cup baking soda down the drain. Add 1/2 cup white vinegar and cover the drain. Let this mixture foam for a few minutes, then pour 8 cups of boiling water down the drain. to flush it. Do not use this combination after using any commercial drain opener or cleaner.

Do not use anything other than Ivory liquid dish soap on marble. Harsher cleansers will damage the surface. Always dry marble to prevent water spots from leaving their signature mark. Marble stains easily so wipe spills immediately. Do not use vinegar or orange based cleaners to clean marble. The acid in them will damage the surface. Peroxide is safe for stain removal.

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Choosing Kitchen Floor Tile

When it comes to kitchen flooring, tiles are amongst the best choice you can make. Tiles are now available in different sizes, colours, textures, materials and designs, giving you the chance to create a unique environment, tailored to your specific tastes. Tiles which are unglazed are much more difficult to keep clean than glazed tiles. Because our lives are packed with so many chores the last thing you want to do is worry over keeping your kitchen floor tiles clean.If you see a wall tile that you really love and think it would look really nice on the floor, whatever you do, resist this urge. Wall tiles are designed for walls; they are light and not thick enough to withstand people walking all over it. Only ever install floor tiles on your floor. They are much thinker and sturdier.

You might think that ceramic floor tiles are a bit cold looking or slippery. Your alternative here then is stone or terracotta. These have a much more natural and homely look compared to ceramic. However the downside is that they are naturally porous and are not perfectly flat so tend to attract dirt more easily. In order to protect your stone or terracotta tiles is to use a sealant or in some cases a wax. This will help keep them in the condition you bought them and reduce your need for constant cleaning.

An item that must also be considered when laying tiles on your kitchen floor is grout. Although buying a dark grout can show up the dirt less, it might look ugly if you choose a light colored tile. By using an epoxy grout you’ll be able to protect against stains and marks, when cleaning you should only use a grout cleaner.

Which size tiles should you choose for your kitchen? For very small kitchens, you should consider small tiles (e.g. < 30×30cm) to create a good flow. Larger tiles (e.g. 45×45cm +) look best in kitchens that have a lot of floor space where many tiles can be laid without cuts. Large floors also welcome ‘multi-format’ tiles – tiles of the same design that are laid in 2, 3 or 4 different sizes (as a continuous pattern).