A Baltimore, MD area house with a large, well designed fully outfitted kitchen is always priced higher because there is never a shortage of families who wish to buy such homes. That's because kitchens these days have turned into family and activity centers where the family gathers to have meals, children sit down to do their homework, and even for other family friendly uses like setting up an art work project, or even watching TV together. Kitchens are also quickly turning into social and entertainment centers, and people think nothing these days of walking into a friend's kitchen, grabbing a chair and making themselves comfortable! No matter what style or size of kitchen you have, you can always remodel a kitchen to give it a breath of fresh air.
There is no kitchen that doesn't benefit from a kitchen island. If your kitchen remodeling plans do not include a built-in kitchen island, then it absolutely must make it on the list. A smaller kitchen will benefit from the extra counter space that an island offers without encroaching on the limited kitchen space. Your kitchen island can also be installed with split levels to encourage seating, for use as a dining area. Appliances and even your stove can be fitted into your kitchen island saving more space. If you have a cramped kitchen, create the illusion of space by bringing down a portion of the wall or the entire wall, and installing an island to act as a break off point between the kitchen and living areas. In a larger kitchen, an island has unlimited possibilities. You can have a large circular island that doubles as a dining area, conversation center, entertaining area and even a bar. When it comes to choosing a design for your island, most people go with the coordinated look that's safe and aesthetic, but you can add a dramatic look to your kitchen by using contrasting colors and textures.
Your kitchen remodel is one of the most value-intensive investments you can make in your home. Home buyers almost always look for well planned kitchens that are bright and beautiful. If you want to over haul your kitchen completely, insist on high quality materials for cabinets and counter tops, durable tiles for flooring, and coordinated sinks and faucets. If the choice is between a high quality floor that looks good and lasts long, and gold plated faucets, go with the flooring because that is one of the first things potential home buyers will notice. By making wise decisions, your kitchen remodel dollars can go a long way.
I would like to convert a 2 car garage into a living room. This would include removing the garage door and adding a window and siding. Also, we would like to add a shower to the existing 1/2 bathroom. (we would need to extend the bathroom into the garage area by 4 feet to make room for the stand up shower)
Kipp M
I am looking to convert my bathtub to a shower
Diane D