Kitchen Design - What you need to Know

KITCHEN DESIGN WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW! Follow these simple facts and ideas to help with designing a new kitchen or redesigning an old one 56% of home buyers said the kitchen had the most significant impact on their purchasing decision. Maritz Research Wouldn't it make those times more enjoyable if the kitchen was designed to be Majority of time spent at home is spent on cooking and entertaining. The kitchen is more efficient? considered the heart of the home. It is smarter to remodel your kitchen than to sell your home 65% Kitchen remodels offer a ny10% 68.7% of people had home improvement projects planned in 2011 of people plan on buying a new home return on investment How will you remodel your kitchen? 1. Get Ideas OGet in spired from: Magazines Social Meda TV Shows Websites Take a peek and some pictures of a friend's kitchen you admire. OCheck out showrooms at local stores and shopping malls. Decide on a layout preference. Women are more likely to choose a G-shaped layout while men are more likely to choose a gallery kitchen. lU- SHAPED L- SHAPED G - SHAPED GALLERY 34% 17% 25% 20% 2. Prepare a Budget 3. Find a Professional Designer ------ Consult a professional designer before starting the project on your own. Here's how to choose a great designer: Google Decide wh ere to spend and where to save for each remodeling project. Ask yourself what matters more to you. Yellow Pages TV Advertisement Friends of Friends Google 3. Get Permits 4. Choose Energy Efficient Appliances O ENERGY STAR refrigerators use 15-80% less energy than older models. O Hand washing uses about 5000 more gallons of water per year than energy- efficient dishwashers. Acquire necessary permits. Electrical U Plumbing Mechanical Structural 5. Select Your Material With many different types of materials on the market today, consider the following: O Countertops O Flooring • Cabinetry - Maintenance -Durability - Visual appeal Maintenance Maintenance Durability Visual appeal - Visual appeal - Durability This weekly infographic was brought to you by So urces PRIMERA http://shaluka.webs.com/factsandstats. htm http:/www.since rehomedecorbayarea.com627921201301/16/an inside-look-at-kitchen-remodeling-irfographichtmi http:/pintere st.com/frankeluxuryusa/kitchen-facts-statistics/ 2 Bringing Home Interiors to Life