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Design Your Dream Kitchen
Presented by Wendy Albee & Master Builders Assoc.Master Builders, Remodeler Council, NKBA,CGP, CAPS
Dream about……
The Way that You Want to Live
Kitchen is the new Family Room – the true heart of the home
My Office
Before kitchen had small island with cooktop, minimal counter space and no room
for the entire family to participate.
My Office
After Remodel – Large island with counter space for entire family to eat, gather, make pizza, or play
games.
My Office
After Remodel – Opened up wall to large windows to maximize light and ample room for everyone.
My Office
After Remodel – Larger island with cooktop for master chef who likes to share his cooking
expertise. And room for his audience!
Everything Within Reach
• Empty dishwasher without taking any steps
• Easy reach to put away groceries
• Cooking utensils, spices, oils within reach of cooktop
Island the Right Size
• Room for family to eat or kids to do homework
• Utilize wood countertop to make it feel more like a table
Large cabinet pantry
• Ample room for food items, baking goods, and kids’ crafts.
• Client can spend less time shopping and more time with her kids.
Tip #1
Start with a Blank Slate Make a priority list Forget what is in your kitchen now Write down the room measurements on a blank
piece of paper Remember walls can be removed or opened up
My Office
Client wanted to make their kitchen more central to their home. Original kitchen with lots of wasted space in hallway between kitchen & dining room
and long walk to enter kitchen.
Entry
Hallway
Dining room
Family Room
Laundry Room
table
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AFTER –Truly the heart of the home as all communal rooms stem off new kitchen.
New kitchen plan eliminated the hallway and opened the kitchen to the entry. Also allowed room for island & enhanced flow for parties & gatherings.
Dining room
Family Room
table
Entry
My Office
After Remodel – Looking into kitchen from the entry. No longer have to go down the long hallway to enter the kitchen.
Test Your Plan
Do normal activities and see how your new floorplan will work.
Use boxes for a new island or cabinets so you have to actually walk around them.
Think about where you will set your grocery bags to empty them.
Consider all activities and go through the actual motions to ensure the new kitchen will function properly.
Tip #3
Focus on One One focal point keeps the room balanced Select what you want to be the focal point
of the room Make sure it’s the only one
Range with Hood is Main Focal Point
Embellished with large ornate stucco hood, side spice pullouts and onyx mosaic backsplash to increase the
scale of the 30” range
Tile floor
• Tile floor is heated & controlled with thermostat
• Tile is great for dogs and kids; holds up in rainy weather
Tip #5
AFTER - Bar on island lowered so all one level at counter height. Added curves instead of angles.
Maximize Work Surface
Maximize Natural Light
Taped out new window
New window offers more natural light on the dark side of the house.
Dream about the Way that You Want to
LiveWho?How?When?What? Kids? Pets? Entertaining? Do I need two tables?
Tips
• Start with a Blank Slate• Take a Test Ride• Focus on One•Above & Below• Maximize Work Surface• Light It Up!• Make It Personal