Key Questions to Ask Before Remodeling Your Kitchen

There’s no way around it: kitchen remodels are an undertaking. While they produce stunning results, the best remodels have often started with a set of essential questions before the real work begins. 

Far more than just materials and layouts, kitchen design aims to create a comfortable, enjoyable space in your home to enjoy for years to come. Asking yourself what you truly want out of your new kitchen will ensure you get the long term results you want. 

In this post, our West Palm Beach kitchen design company will cover the essential questions you want to ask yourself before heading into a remodel and their impact on your future dream kitchen.

What Is the Role of My Kitchen? 

Think about your daily routine and what role your kitchen plays in it. 

For instance, if you love to entertain and host frequently, your kitchen’s layout may benefit from including a spacious island - perfect for both prep work and guest gatherings. On the other hand, perhaps hosting isn’t your thing and you enjoy cooking for yourself and/or family. In this case, your ideal kitchen layout may prioritize countertop space versus a large island. 

The key detail to note here is that the way you want your kitchen designed is completely up to you. Having a general understanding of how you interact in it can help you develop a clearer image of what you want your remodel to include.

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What’s My Ideal Aesthetic? 

Navigating a successful kitchen remodel involves being aware of your own personal taste while also understanding your home’s architecture. 

A kitchen should blend well with the rest of your home, but it’s also a chance to play with interesting materials, textures, and patterns. This balance can be struck by having a clear vision of the elements you’d like to combine. 

Take West Palm Beach living, for example. Interior themes found in kitchens here will often include breezy, light fabrics and finishes, a modern-coastal design layout and an array of white or pastel hues. (Note: this is certainly not the case for all kitchens in West Palm Beach, but a common theme nonetheless). 

Details like this will help inform your choice of: 

Cabinetry: The type of cabinets you wish to incorporate into your kitchen play a huge role in its overall aesthetic. For example, natural wood cabinets with a tasteful distressed finish may work perfectly in a rustic interior, but wouldn’t pair well in a more contemporary, sleek one. 

Materials: Choosing the proper materials for your desired aesthetic plays a huge role in defining your kitchen’s look. Take natural versus man-made materials - natural solid wood and stone are popular in kitchens embracing more of a rustic or coastal interior. On the flipside, man-made material like fiberboard, thermofoil, and laminate complement modern, minimalist spaces. 

Finishes: Whether it’s stained wood cabinets, sleek natural stone counters, or eye-catching marble backsplashes, the finishes you choose for your kitchen tie everything together. Finishes not only add to the visual appeal of your kitchen, but the tactile one too. 

Pro tip: Blending both current and more classic interior trends give your kitchen a timeless, unique look. 

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What Do I Like (and Dislike) In My Current Kitchen? 

Now it’s time to look at the details present in your current kitchen. 

Take some time to evaluate the parts you love. Maybe this is your cabinets, appliances, or brass hardware. Whatever your favorite kitchen features are, make note of them so you can replicate them - or keep them - in your new kitchen. 

Conversely, what don’t you like about your kitchen? Maybe it’s something as foundational as the layout - or maybe it’s your countertops or sink area. By clearly articulating what aspects you don’t like, it’ll be that much easier when it comes to creating a new kitchen that suits your needs.

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Remodel Your Kitchen With Confidence

There’s no such thing as too many questions when it comes to remodeling your kitchen. By asking questions - of yourself and of your design team - you’re ensuring your future kitchen will be tailored to your exact needs and tastes. 

Our team at Curated Kitchen Co. helps turn these questions into solid answers, walking you through each step of the design process. 

To learn more, contact us today.