Easy and economical solution for those postponed remodeling plans
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y ou c a n n ot w a i t a n y lon ge r t o m a k e s om e much needed cha nges in your home, you are not alone. A mer ica ns a re once aga in getting ready to begin the home improvement process. This pentup energ y of ten beg i ns i n t he kitchen, a room that gets a lot of wear and tear but a lso seems to go out of fash ion more qu ick ly these days. This time around, you will be more cautious like many consumers are with their choices and costs ... and yet you want to make observable changes. The most obvious change is insta lling a new countertop. R e m e m b e r t h a t c ou nt e r t op s represent 30 percent of the color in any kitchen. Create new excitement by simply replacing your tired, scratched or stained counter surface with one made from the latest generation of premium laminate. The latest additions to the popular Wi lsona r t HD High Def init ion design series ref lect new interest in natural, classic and tumbled marble, limestone and travertine. The good news is this fashionable look i s av a i lable w it hout t he high cost of stone or the constant maintenance those stones require. T he se l ig hter, le s s pat ter ne d laminate designs are perfect for today’s hectic lifestyle. In fact, the new cost-efficient countertop can be installed within a few hours and without disrupting family life. They also give an existing kitchen the promise of a whole new look that’s universally appealing. That equals a big change for small change. A l l of t hese new desig n s a re available in a new surface effect of a lower matte-gloss sheen that seems almost glazed. The “Glaze” texture is actua lly a layering of matte features over a glaze of semi-gloss. This creates a timeworn result that is less ref lective and more restrained. It’s a perfect balance for t he sophisticated dra mat ic materials that are part of today’s kitchen: stainless steel, chrome, copper, and even glass. Wilsonart patterns benefit from A EON En ha nced Per for ma nce tech nolog y. A EON br i ngs fou r t i me s t he sc u f f a nd sc r atchresista nce of convent iona l laminate, as well as five times the wear resistance to the surface. Unlike granite, t he surfaces of t hese new la m inates a re nonporous and never need to be sealed. Here are some other remodeling
ideas that will have high impact without high expense: • Replace your old refrigerator with an energy-efficient model. Look in the big box stores for floor models or even those with a little dent on the side, which will never be seen. • R ef resh you r cabinets w it h a coat of paint, and change all the cabinet hardware in the process. This makes everything look new. • S wap out your old ceiling light fixture and install under cabinet lighting as well. A little light can make a dramatic difference. • C h a nge y ou r si n k or si n k s. Consider a new Wilsonart HD sin k when adding a la minate counter top. These sin ks were desig ned to be mounted to a laminate surface. Still puzzled by the process or need more help choosing the right color or pattern for your countertop? Visit w w w.WilsonartHD.com for many good answers. In a small kitchen, consider what areas are most important for the functionality of the space. Usually, at the top of the list is more storage space. There are countless storage options on the market today. These include built in features such as pull-out shelves, slide-out drawers
and tilt-out bins. A mix of deep and shallow drawers in the right spots can add space. The deep cabinets can include additional shelves, pullouts or lazy Susans. Having enough storage space to clear off the counters and reduce clutter is key to making a kitchen appear larger. For more tips and ideas for your own kitchen, visit KitchenRemodeling.net.
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