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Remodels & home building in Prescott
Kitchen remodel ideas
Step 1: General Kitchen design
Before starting on a kitchen remodel, it's important to list your goals with a new kitchen. Are you focused on updating? Are you trying to be more organized? Are you looking for more counterspace? Some suggestions:
Kitchen islands are always a good option. They provide open centrally located counterspace and more cabinet storage
Hidden garbage bins are awesome. They will make your kitchen look cleaner and be more organized
Good lighting is a must. Good lighting will make your kitchen more functional
A nice backsplash is decorative and it it makes your walls easier to clean.
A small appliance cabinet on your countertop will make your kitchen look less cluttered
Step 2: Plans
At this stage of the kitchen remodel, there is not always a need to call a designer to create plans. Get a diagram together. We recommend using a simple program like Microsoft word to draw up a plan. A hand drawn sketch is fine too. Include the essential elements in the kitchen like cabinet locations, appliance locations and countertops
Step 3: Choose your cabinets
Explore the type of cabinets you want in your new kitchen. There are 3 basic type of cabinets from least expensive to most expensive; stock, semi-custom, custom.
Stock Cabinets
Stock cabinets are installation ready premade in a standard size and style. Stock cabinets are made to fit standard spaces as stand-alone units.
Advantage: quick order and install, less pricey
Disadvantage: Stock cabinets can have a plain look
Semi Custom Cabinets
The boxes of semi custom cabinets are built in place but the doors are ordered to fit a custom size.
Advantage: fairly quick install, medium priced
Disadvantage: Stock cabinets can have a plain look
Custom Cabinets
Custom cabinets boxes and cabinet doors are hand built in place.
Advantage: custom look
Disadvantage: long install time & pricey
Step 4: Choose your countertop
There are 6 basic type of countertops from least expensive to most expensive; laminate, tile, solid surface, butcher block, granite, quartz.
1. Laminate Countertop
Laminate countertops are made with plastic infused with particle board. Laminate comes in sheets that can be glued onto a wood base.
- Cost: $20-$70 per sq ft
- non-porous
- unlimited color and patterns
- goods: low cost, non-porous, easy to clean & maintain
- bads: unnatural look, susceptible to chipping on edges
2. Tile Countertop
Tile can used as a countertop. It can be installed just like it is on a floor. It will need a base like cement board and applied with quick set.
- Cost: $40-$60 per sq ft
- non-porous
- unlimited color and patterns
- must be grouted.
- goods: low cost, easy install
- bads: The grout makes it tougher to clean than other countertop types
3. Solid surface
Corian is brand name for a solid surface countertop.
- Cost: $55-$85 per sq ft
- non-porous
- unlimited color and patterns
- goods: easy to clean, seamless
- bads: non-natural look, more easily damaged than quartz or granite
4. Butcher block
Butcher block countertop is made from real wood. It can be made with almost any type of wood.
- Cost: $45-$120 per sq ft depending upon wood species
- porous
- color and patterns limited to wood types
- goods: natural look, long lasting if maintained well
- bads: prone to dents & scratches, must be oiled periodically
We don't install butcher block. We hire a local contractor AZbutcherblock
5. Granite
Polished granite is the most popular countertop
- Cost: $40-$100 per sq ft
- porous
- color and patterns limited to granite stone color
- goods: natural look, long lasting if maintained well
- bads: somewhat pricey, must be sealed periodically
6. Quartz
Quartz countertop is made from quartz stone impregnated in resin. It is the most durable countertop
- Cost: $80-$200 per sq ft
- non-porous
- color and patterns limited to quartz stone color
- goods: low maintenance, semi natural look, very durable and long lasting
- bads: pricey, vulnerable to high heat
Step 5: Choose your flooring
See "services" page for flooring types. For a kitchen floor, you would definitely want something durable and as a waterproof as possible. Luxury vinyl and ceramic tile are great choices for a kitchen floor given their durability and waterproof qualities. Lowes is a great place to start for looking at flooring. They have a great selection and many floor samples.
Step 6: Appliances
Appliances are important for the function of a kitchen, Good quality appliances will effect the way your home is seen if you decide to sell. Bosch and Kitchen Aide are good reliable brands but a little pricey. Maytag and Whirlpool are good brands and more affordable. Whatever brand you choose, try to match the expectations of your home and the area you live in.