Zack's Home Improvement

Kitchen Remodeling

A beautiful kitchen is the heart of any home even for those who don't like to spend their time around the oven. With kitchen increasingly becoming the center of social and functional family activities, kitchen remodeling has become one of the most desirable home improvement projects for many homeowners. A new kitchen increases the value of your home and makes your life easier. Almost every kitchen has a design flaw or something that can be changed to make the space more workable and enjoyable.

What affects kitchen costs?

The products and materials you choose will have the greatest impact on your new kitchen's price tag. Cabinets typically account for half the cost. Installation and labor costs take up the next biggest chunk-about 16 percent-followed by the costs of other major design elements.

So what then affects the cost of the products and materials?

Cabinets: Manufacturer choice; construction quality; materials; interior storage accessories; door style and finish; quantity; difficulty of installation

Appliances: Features; style

Countertops:Quality and type of material; difficulty of installation; edge treatment material and design; backsplash material and design. Granite is an excellent choice for countertops. Granite is available in polished and matte finishes. While granite may be more expensive than some other materials, its longevity adds immeasurable value.-

Advantages of Granite CounterTops

♦ Scratch resistant

♦ Hot plates can be placed directly on the surface.

♦ Durable

♦ Natural product

♦ Wide selection of colors

♦ Beauty, beauty, beauty

Disadvantages of Granite CounterTops

♦ Requires proper sealing to prevent staining

♦ Expensive

Flooring:Quality and type of material; difficulty of installation

Sinks & Faucets:Sinks-material; size and number of basins; special colors.Faucets-interior materials; finish; spout style; accessories