Kitchens are high-traffic areas. Along with meal-preparation, cleaning, food-storage and eating, kitchens serve as a place to chat, visit with family and friends and hold meetings. It’s no wonder that more and more people want an elegant kitchen to share with loved ones — and enjoy for themselves.
Let’s look at a few areas where a little sprucing up can add an unmistakable touch of elegance to your kitchen:
Countertops & floors
Countertops are a great place to start with any kitchen remodel, and there’s no better way to significantly improve the appearance of a kitchen than with handsome natural stone countertops. The most in-demand materials include:
- Granite: This is the hardest stone in the world and will last for decades
- Quartz: Another very hard stone, quartz is available in many beautiful colors
- Marble: Marble is a lovely stone best suited for areas that aren’t heavily used
Matching new flooring to your countertops instantly increases the aesthetics and luxury of a kitchen. Flooring is available in a wide range of colors, textures and materials, making it easy to find a perfect match.
Cabinetry
Old, stained and out-of-date cabinets can make a kitchen look drab and uninviting. You’ll bring instant new life to your kitchen by refinishing your cabinets, installing good-looking prefab cabinetry or having new cabinets built for a customized appearance. Along with countertops and flooring, cabinets are a key element in a kitchen remodeling project.
Sinks
Once you’ve decided on floors, cabinets and countertops, take a look at the sink. Is it old, stained and battered? Is the faucet worn-out and no longer functioning correctly? It’s easy to replace an unsightly sink with a new one, and it’s not too much more work to make room for a larger unit. Stainless steel sinks are very popular and fit well with many surrounding decors.
Lighting
The way a room is lit creates a unique ambience. Many contemporary lighting choices are ideal for kitchens such as flush and semi-flush lighting, chandeliers, wall sconces, track lighting, pendant lights, lighted ceiling fans and more. Basic lighting isn’t difficult to install, and just a few new pieces can add sparkle to your kitchen.
Appliances
We’ve included appliances last, because it’s usually easier to shop for a new refrigerator, stove, oven or other unit after choosing your flooring, countertops and lighting. Hot trends right now include stainless steel, colored appliances and specialty options (think warming drawers or wine fridges).
By focusing on these major areas and adding unique personal touches along the way, you’ll be amazed at the great new look and elegant feel of one of the busiest rooms in your home.
Spectrum Stone Designs is Lynchburg’s only local fabricator of natural stone countertops, surrounds and tiles for kitchens, fireplaces and baths. Serving Lynchburg, Roanoke, Charlottesville and all of Central Virginia, Spectrum Stone Designs imports top-quality granite, marble and other stone and expertly cuts and polishes before professionally installing in homes or offices. Spectrum Stone Designs strives for excellence in craftsmanship and customer service.
Spectrum Stone Designs is Lynchburg’s leading fabricator of natural stone countertops, surrounds and tiles for kitchens, fireplaces and baths. Serving Lynchburg, Roanoke, Charlottesville and all of Central Virginia, Spectrum Stone Designs imports top-quality granite, marble and other stone and expertly cuts and polishes before professionally installing in homes or offices. Spectrum Stone Designs strives for excellence in craftsmanship and customer service.
