The best height and location for a microwave oven depends on the chef and the degree of kid-friendliness desired in the kitchen. For adults, 15 inches above countertop level is a good microwave height. For kids, a below-countertop setup might be safer and more suitable.To make cabinet and appliance doors fully functional, plan space for the door's clearance and swing direction in your kitchen design. Keep appliances away from corners, and make sure doors won't bang into each other if open at the same time. Utilize an empty corner, add a partition, or accommodate an office nook in your kitchen. Families in need of extra workspace can incorporate both dinner and homework in the same room. Whether tucked away in a corner or in the middle of your countertop, a kitchen office should include comfy seating, shelving, and storage. We have a team of kitchen designers and remodelers and we will help you to make your kitchen dreams a reality.
Gone are the days of cold, all-white kitchens. Today's kitchen designs are more in tune with nature, with eco-friendly, organic materials especially popular. Incorporate wood, bamboo, linen, marble, and other natural materials. Mix and match textures to create a layered look that adds warmth, depth, and style.
Quartz—a manmade countertop material that looks like stone—has overtaken granite as the most popular countertop choice, according to the National Kitchen & Bath Association. And for good reason: Quartz is practically stain-proof, scratch-proof, and chip-proof; it never needs sealing.
Quartz comes in a vast assortment of looks, many of which convincingly mimic the natural variegation of marble and limestone, the real versions of which are extremely high-maintenance choices for kitchen countertops.
Smith Empire Kitchens are a customer focused company that offers a custom kitchen remodeling service. Here are 3 that come into play when determining how much to spend on your kitchen remodel:
How much you can afford to get the kitchen you want.
The quality of kitchens in other houses in your neighborhood.
How long you plan to stay in your home. If you’re looking for payback at resale, consider this: How much you should be willing to spend on any major renovation is related to the value of that room as a percentage of your overall house value.
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