Kitchen Cabinet Hardware Polishes the End of a Kitchen Remodel

Finish Your Remodel with Kitchen Cabinet Hardware

Remodeling your home can be a nightmare. From the dust that accumulates to the general chaos and inconvenience it causes your family, updating your kitchen may be one of the least desirable and most procrastinated home remodeling projects. When homeowners do begin this home remodel, they often focus on replacing leaky faucets, installing newer appliances, tearing down outdated wallpaper and re-tiling the cracked flooring. However, what most owners forget is to replace cabinet units – complete with matching cabinet hardware. Including these small decorative pieces will complete your kitchen remodel look instantly. Follow these quick tips and you’ll have your ideal kitchen remodel overnight.

Tip #1: Create a Budget

Like any good homeowner, having a plan ahead of time is always a wise idea. Your remodel plan should include things such as: where you will store food if you need to reface cabinets; where will you cook if the stove or cooking appliances are going to be replaced; where can your family eat meals if no other eating area is available. Additionally, financing your kitchen remodel should be planned for well in advance, at least six months ahead of time, depending on the size of your home makeover.

Tip #2: Assess Your Family’s Needs

Before falling in love with a new stainless steel dishwasher or a antiqued kitchen table, you should determine what you absolutely need and what you would like. Depending on how well you save, you might be able to include a few items off your wish list. Your need list should include replacing anything that is cracked, damaged or just plain inefficient - try to save space by purchasing an under the counter trash can. Then and only then should you include the must-have cake mixer in your favorite color or the trendy yet equally pricey kitchen seat covers.

Tip #3: Create More Storage Space

Most homeowners can tell you that they have more items than room to showcase them. Hand-me-down antique heirlooms, wedding gifts and other items garnered through the years wind up in bubble wrap in storage rather than displayed on shelves throughout your kitchen. Now is the perfect time to create extra storage—and it’s affordable too! Installing additional cabinetry units – with or without their matching doors – is a great way to maximize your space. Also, utilizing the space overhead (i.e.: above your typical shelves and to the ceiling) you can store those neat nick-knacks you’ve accumulated through the years and draw the eyes up to look at a matching ceiling fan.

Tip #4: Light it Up

Now that you’ve created additional storage space, it is time to incorporate the proper lighting fixtures to showcase your new improvements. Most often, overhead lighting and drop down single light bulbs provide ample light for your kitchen. However, creating decorative lighting and shadowing with wall or under-the-shelf light units illuminate your shelf and cabinet contents. Use a soft color in addition to a low or energy efficient bulb that will help keep electric costs low.

Tip #5: Match the Door with the Knobs

As mentioned, matching cabinets and shelves with decorative yet efficient cabinet handles is a great way to really complete the look of your kitchen renovation. When determining what will look best with your cabinets, evaluate the finish of your cabinets in addition to the style of your kitchen. Contemporary kitchen designs incorporate lighter wood finishes with darker oil rubbed bronze drawer pulls. Typical materials include chrome, nickel, pewter, copper, brass and stainless steel; each of these materials can be matched with finishes such as weathered, burnished, satin, polished or antiqued. 

Tip #6: Celebrate Your Efforts

If you have completed your home renovation project, you should congratulate yourself. A kitchen renovation is not easy to accomplish! After you rearrange your furniture, wipe up the dust and settle back into your usual routine, it is time to celebrate. Invite your closest friends, relatives and neighbors. Showcasing your hard work will enable you to celebrate your success and give those closest to you motivation to complete a home renovation project themselves.