Trends in Kitchen Remodeling: Cabinet Resurfacing, Granite
Countertops and More
by
Kirk
Bangstad
Face Your Kitchen Columnist
When it comes to kitchen remodeling, it is sometimes advisable
to adopt a "keep up with the Jones" mentality. Independence
and uniqueness are great attributes in some areas, but if you plan to
ever sell your home, you'll want to blend in as much as possible and
keep up with kitchen remodeling trends such as kitchen cabinet resurfacing.
Trend #1--Kitchen Cabinet Resurfacing
Kitchen cabinets are the most visible part of your kitchen. To make
them look luxurious for a fraction of the cost of actually buying new
kitchen cabinets, many people invest in kitchen cabinet resurfacing
projects. Cabinet resurfacing involves covering old cabinets with thin
sheets of wood or laminate. On the surface, cabinet resurfacing can
transform low grade wood cabinets into luxurious oak, maple, or cherry
masterpieces. Only you will know that the entire cabinet is not what
it appears like on the surface.
Trend #2--Granite Countertops
Most people looking for kitchen remodeling jobs love the idea of
spending less on a kitchen cabinet resurfacing, but are still willing
to shell out big bucks for granite countertops. Granite is a sturdy
and attractive material, and is thus more costly that some others.
Many view granite countertops as a status symbol.
Trend #3--Kitchen Wine Coolers
If you want to impress people with a fancy cabinet refacing job, you
might as well hold a few more parties. People who like to entertain
are starting to install wine coolers in their kitchens that store many
bottles of wine at the perfect temperature.
If you're looking to remodel your kitchen with an intent to eventually
recoup your costs, incorporate remodeling trends that will add value
to a kitchen over the long run, and don't worry so much about
short-term design trends that could eventually go out of style.
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About the Author
Kirk Bangstad is a singer living in Chicago, IL. Kirk received his
B.A. in Government at Harvard, and has previously worked as a
management consultant.
