Many people think you need to wait and save thousands and thousands of dollars to update your kitchen—or that you have to take out a huge loan. While having that kind of money is certainly fun to spend on a kitchen remodel, there are still quite a few things you can do without a big, fat budget on your side. To update your kitchen with limited funds, consider these home-improvement suggestions from our crew at Hearn Construction, Inc.
When you’re about to embark on kitchen remodeling or basement finishing, you want to make sure the job is done right. However, hiring a quality general contractor is not always as easy as one might think. As you do your research and check out different home-improvement companies, Hearn Construction, Inc. encourages you to pay attention to these four indicators of a good contractor. 1. Prompt Response A home-improvement professional understands that your time and resources are valuable. Therefore, they won’t delay in answering your questions or scheduling a free consultation for your bathroom-remodeling project. A good general contractor will go the extra mile. 2. Professional Communication Be on the lookout for the home improvement professional’s level of communication. If the contractor isn’t putting forth the effort when you’re inquiring about a home project, then he or she likely won’t improve once the project has started. You want a remodeler who … Continued
With all of the appliances and wares of a modern kitchen, the flooring can sometimes be lost in the jumble during a kitchen remodeling. Just because your kitchen floor lies beneath your feet doesn’t mean it should be overlooked! There are many considerations when choosing the best material for constructing your ideal kitchen floor. Accidents in the kitchen are inevitable, and with kids or pets involved, they can be an everyday occurrence. If this sounds familiar, it’s important to choose a kitchen flooring material that is easy to clean and is durable. With the threat of spills and muddy footprints, it’s also important to consider a flooring option that doesn’t stain or discolor easily. Popular materials like laminate and tile can be a breeze to clean and come in a variety of designs and colors. Just because you need to keep your kitchen floor clean and functional doesn’t mean you … Continued
If you have decided it’s finally time to update your kitchen, a remodel is the perfect way to create a modern and sleek layout for the room. Once you’ve made the commitment to getting a kitchen remodel, you’ll need to know a few helpful hints before the job begins. Here are some ways you can organize all the items from your kitchen before our professionals at Hearn Construction arrive at your home in Indiana. The most important step for removing items in your kitchen is to organize which items you use every day. Place items like utensils, plates, mugs, and glasses into a box labeled “everyday items.” Labeling will help you find what you need easily and also determine which items are necessary to keep nearby. For the next step, you’ll want to take all your belongings out of the cabinets and categorize those items as well. This is an opportune … Continued
A modern design trend sweeping the nation is adding unique accent pieces to your kitchen. Many people have a one-of-a-kind backsplash or mural that becomes a focal point in their kitchen. Well, another way home improvement designers are doing this today is by adding a splash of color where in years past you’d never expect it, smack dab in the center. Large Furniture Additions Incorporate furniture-like pieces into the kitchen remodeling design scheme, either with freestanding pieces or built-ins. Popular choices are hutches, pie safes, and buffets. Again, the furniture piece is purposefully painted a color that is different from the rest of the cabinets to make it stand out and become like a large piece of artwork. Adding details enhances this and architectural features such as corbels, mullioned doors, fancy feet, pilasters and arched door openings. When all the other cabinetry is wood, a large piece like this will … Continued
If there’s someone in your family that has a passion for cooking, then you may want to consider spicing up your kitchen by adding a few gourmet touches during your next kitchen remodeling project. Gourmet Kitchen Remodeling Lighting Lighting is essential when designing a kitchen remodel for serious chefs. Overall lighting for the room is important, but you’ll also want to add task lighting over work areas such as the island and stove. Under-cabinet lighting works great for this. Work Surfaces For people that cook a lot, adequate prep space is very important. Large kitchen islands and peninsulas are great for creating additional workspace. If you have decided you would like to build an island, consider using more high-end materials like granite, quartz, and stainless steel. Appliances Professional chefs will be the first to tell you that in addition to talent, having the right appliances in the kitchen is imperative. … Continued
