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Think
about what things you like & don't like about
your current kitchen or ones you have had in the
past. Write them down. Always make notes to refer
back to.
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Get
ideas. There are many great magazines available
on Kitchen & Bath ideas & remodeling to
help get you started. Visit some of the Kitchen
& Bath links on our link page.
- Think
about what type of cabinetry you want. Do you want
Painted or Stained? Oak, Maple, Cherry, or Hickory?
- Learn
about Countertop materials. Do you want Laminate,
Ceramic Tile, Solid Surface, or Granite?
- Look
at appliances. Decide what types of appliances you
need. Get accurate dimensions of size and rough openings
for appliances you plan to use. . Remember, to order
cabinetry you must have these dimensions to know what
size cabinet you need.
- Take
accurate measurements of your kitchen (see our Taking
Measurements section). Draw a floor plan of you
existing cabinetry & one showing items you would
like to change.
- Study
the "NKBA Guidelines" and "Work Triangle"
articles in this section.
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While you have many other decisions to make, such as proper
lighting, floor covering, paints, & wallcoverings,
with the above steps completed, you'll be ready to start
shopping for cabinetry. Have all your measurements with
you and your kitchen designer will have enough information
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Be
sure to visit our Kitchen Bookstore and
Kitchen Accessory Shop
You will find hundreds of items at discount prices & on-line ordering |
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