How does your neighborhood stack up when it comes to choosing kitchen styles, countertop materials, and appliances in the kitchen? Recently Houzz did a kitchen trends study to find out how different areas urban, suburban, and rural compare to each other in kitchen remodel trends.  While there was a noticeable difference in style, overall countertop materials and type of appliances were pretty close across the board.  

Style

It’s no surprise that kitchen style would vary among different neighborhoods.  A homeowner’s style of kitchen is a reflection of their lifestyle.  Typically individuals who live in the rural neighborhoods are 3 times more likely to go with a farmhouse kitchen style.  As you would expect, contemporary kitchens are more popular among the urban population. 

Many people, once they get done with their kitchen remodel, say that if they had known better they would’ve done a few things to differently to prepare before the construction began.  Kitchen remodels are one of those things where it’s easy to get there and say “Oops I wish I would’ve thought of that!” 

When thinking about your home value, the effect of remodeling your kitchen, the housing market around you and other things, there are so many factors that come into play. Fortunately, and thanks to great modern technology, many of those ingredients you want to consider can be understood through aggregator tools that pull all that information together for you.

For many homeowners it is not an issue of whether or not we want to remodel our kitchen, but how much will my Chicagoland kitchen remodel cost?  Can I really afford to remodel my kitchen now and is it worth it? While the answer is never simple – there are ranges that most remodels fall into that will help you get some idea of where your kitchen remodel could be. 

With so many tile backsplash choices, which one will make your kitchen stand out and look the best? Many consider the choice of backsplash to be one of the most important decisions in your kitchen remodel. You want to ensure you choose the right style of tile and layout to get the look you want in your kitchen.

When it comes to remodeling the kitchen there is sometimes some in trepidation and anxiety. So often we hear that the kitchen is the most expensive room to remodel in the home. There are many remodeling mistakes that people make that end up making the cost go higher. Taking the time to plan a successful remodel can save a lot of stress and money.

For many of us figuring out our decorating style can prove to be quite a challenge. It has a lot to do with your personality and lifestyle. Your style of decorating has an impact on the style of kitchen or bathroom remodel that you may put in your house. There are so many different styles out there. So how do you figure it out?  You have probably spent a lot of time looking through the magazines and have pinned things you like on Pinterest.  However, you still may not be quite sure what your style is.

When it comes to choosing a cabinet company to remodel your kitchen and bath there are so many to choose from. It can quickly become overwhelming. There are some key factors that should be considered and will help you choose the right cabinet company for your Chicagoland remodel. We suggest you look for the following and see if the manufacturer or dealer you are considering measures up.

When most people think of designing an energy efficient kitchen they automatically assume we are talking about appliances, water saving faucets, and light fixtures.  While those are all important things to consider and should be included in your energy efficient kitchen remodel, it is also important to consider the cabinets you choose to put in your Chicagoland kitchen remodel.  Many people underestimate the value of using a cabinet company that makes a product that is ecofriendly.