The kitchen remodel is one of the most exciting times in a homeowner’s life. You can design a kitchen that optimises the space’s style and functionality whilst ultimately reinvigorating your home in general. It’s for this reason that so many Aussie homeowners undertake kitchen remodels – to reinvigorate a formerly-obsolete space.
And, whilst you may be thinking about the big picture: appliances, countertops, floor plan etc. it’s important not to overlook the finishing touches that truly complete the remodel. Things like cabinets, handles and paintwork are all essential to creating a comprehensive style and function, and combine to enhance the space’s overall usability!
With this in mind, here are a few reasons why you should not overlook the subtle touches when designing your kitchen remodel:
They beautify your design
Elegant touches like brushed nickel cabinet handles give the remodel an overall feeling of sophistication. Sure, you can purchase bigger pieces like countertops and refrigerators that are aesthetically-stunning, but that won’t count for much if your finishes make the design feel… unfinished.
This is the part of the remodel where you can really let your creativity shine. After all, it’s easy to choose a chrome refrigerator or marble countertop, but you have to be more discerning when it comes to the finishing touches as they are more difficult to match with the overall design.
But taking the time to consider these imperative touches is essential to creating a beautiful, stylish space that makes you actually want to cook from weeknights to weekends.
The result? A fabulously-finished kitchen that rewards you with the knowledge that you designed something truly stylish!
They optimise the kitchen’s functionality
Old cabinets and their handles are obsolete in functionality. If your kitchen was built before the turn of the Century then there is a chance you find your space frustratingly dysfunctional (and for many reasons!). But cabinets and their handles are often one of the kitchen elements that really leaves homeowners feeling irked when they’re trying to plate up and put away plates.
As such, brand new cabinets with brand new handles are the perfect way to add that extra touch of functionality to your soon-to-be perfectly-practical kitchen. You will enjoy the ease of opening and closing these imperative design elements in ways you simply did not before you switched up the design and this is a great thing for helping you enjoy the process of cooking.
They add to your home’s resale value
You may be remodelling the kitchen now to accommodate a growing family. You might need more space to create more food for you, your partner and the little ones, and this may even be the primary reason for remodelling. But you may decide to move in the near future, or you may downsize once the kids grow up and you no longer have a need for those extra bedrooms.
As such, you want to design a space that is going to ultimately up your home’s resale value. This is another vital reason why you shouldn’t overlook the finishing touches: they add an attractive, functional element to your kitchen that any prospective buyers will love seeing upon entering the space.
So, if you’re planning your remodel, and thinking about all the ways you can ensure it is the dream renovation, be sure to consider these elegant essentials. They will make your kitchen that much more enjoyable and help you create the culinary delights that were impossible in that drab old design!
