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Kitchen of the Month Winner for New Cabinets for July
Kitchen Inspiration by Kitchen Solvers of Fort Lauderdale
Project Location: Boynton Beach, Florida
Remodel type: New Cabinetry
Type of door style: 1300 Frame
Remodel style: Contemporary
Color: Matte White
Countertop: Quartz
Countertop color: Alabaster White
Backsplash: Alabaster White Quartz
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Kitchen of the Month Winner for Cabinet Refacing for July
Kitchen Transformation by Kitchen Solvers of Madison
Project Location: Waunakee, WI
Remodel type: Cabinet Refacing and New Cabinetry
Type of door style: Catalina for upper cabinets; Shaker for lower cabinets
Remodel style: Transitional
Color: Polar White for upper cabinets; Red Oak with Nightfall combination stain for lower cabinets
Countertop: Quartz
Countertop color: Silestone Pietra
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A Fresh Start
The wellness trend is taking hold in all aspects of daily life, and also influencing how consumers choose products for their homes. Homeowners can now turn various products – from lighting to appliances to faucets – on and off with the wave of a hand, a touch on their phone or via their voice.
While many of these trends may be very new concepts, the idea of clean air in the home is not. Ventilation has long been the focus of proper design, with attention paid to clearing odors, smoke and steam for easier breathing. In the kitchen, the right kitchen hood – with the appropriate air-clearing capability – is critical to the room’s overall style and function.
Manufacturers have long supplied different options for kitchen ventilation, but today’s additional focus on wellness and air quality have pushed the envelope even further. Many companies have tweaked existing designs, or gone back to the drawing board to bring the latest technology to the masses.
Some of the major trends in kitchen ventilation include:
–Offering a wide range of size choices – from narrow, 24” styles for urban settings to oversized custom hoods for pro-style ranges – are the focus for many manufacturers.
–Black stainless and its many versions, as well as matte black, continue to offer a sophisticated and in-demand alternative to stainless steel.
–Downdraft ventilation, which sits alongside or behind a cooktop, is gaining in popularity, especially in condos and high rises, due to their ductless operation.
–Liners and low-profile designs have been upgraded, delivering powerful performance even when mounted in cabinets or custom designs.
–Color is everywhere, with blues, greens, reds and whites among the favorites, along with a seemingly endless rainbow of options.
–Among the leading technologies being introduced are hoods that communicate with cooktops to adjust automatically to what is being prepared, as well as voice-command and app-controllable features.
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A Complete List of KBDN’s ‘Innovators’
Michele Alfano
Mike Ampuja
Richard Anuszkiewicz
Chris Awadalla
Bonnie Bagley Catlin
James Baloga
Dr. Julia Beamish
Michael Berman
Jennifer Bertrand
Bob Black
Christy Bowen
Julia Buckingham
Danielle Burger
Nar Bustamante
Denise Butchko
Marie Cairns
MaryJo Camp
Alena Capra
Jacqueline Carmichael
Jonas Carnemark
Lori Carroll
Ellen Cheever
Sean Clarke
Alon Cohen
Eric Cohler
Tom Cohn
Robineve Cole
Steven Cooper
Siobhan Daggett-Terenzi
Amanda Davis
Patricia Davis Brown
Mick de Giulio
Louie Delaware
Vanessa Deleon
Dawn DeLuca
Kimball Derrick, CKD
Sandra Diaz-Velasco
Tanya Donahue
Kathleen Donohue
Mary Douglas Drysdale
Gail Drury
Doug Durbin
Beverly Ellsley
Gary Erickson
Bill Feinberg
Rob Feinberg
Melissa Fitzerald
Stephanie Frees
Kirsten Gabel
Stacy Garcia
Patricia Gaylor
Laura Giampaolo
Lori Gilder
Jennifer Gilmer
Jamie Gold
Rosella Gonzalez
Eric Goranson
Gloria Graham Sollecito
Nina Green
Christopher Grubb
Laurie Haefele
Cheryl Hamilton-Grey
Amy Hart
Ryan Herd
Mary Ann Hesseldenz
Melissa Hryszko
Erin Hurst
Erica Islas
Todd Jackson
Susan Jamieson
Grace Jeffers
Patti Johnson
Jolynn Johnson
Sarah Kahn Turner
Leslie Kalish
Elina Katsioula-Beall
Cheryl Kees Clendenon
Anne Kellett
Tom Kelley
Ken Kelly
Kerrie Kelly
Paula Kennedy
Maria Killam
Laura Kirar
Rob Klein
Rhonda Knoche
Scot Koehler
Jennifer Kowalski
Karla Krengel
Steve Krengel
Leslie Lamarre
Jason Landau
Richard Landon
John Lang
Linda Larisch
Patrick Lavery
Lauren Levant
Bonnie Lewis
Erik Listou
Ariana Lovato
Dan Luck
Tatiana Machado Rosas
Sandee Mann
Paul McAlary
Molly McCabe
Brandie McCoy
Danielle McDonald
Dan McFadden
Denise McGaha
Peggy McGowen
Drew McGukin
Lisa Mende
Mayan Metzler
Veronika Miller
Barbara Miller
Gail Monica Dent
Lynn Monson
John Morgan
Nicholas Moriarty
Kelly Morisseau
Beppie Mostert
Jan Neiges
Cassandra Nordell
Gail O’Rourke
Rose Ott
Mikal Otten
Lori Paranjape
Christopher Peacock
Kenneth Peterson
Mary Jo Peterson
Heidi Piron
Dinae Plesset
Joe Poehling
Dani Polidor
Matthew Quinn
Sol Quintana
Matthew Rao
Lewis Reif
Rebecca Reynolds
Robin Rigby
Sarah Robertson
Michelle Robins
Sam Rose
Jan Rutgers
Toni Sabatino
Peter Salerno
Eric Schimelpfenig
Julie Schuster
Bob Schwartz
Elizabeth Scruggs
Susan Serra
Courtney Shearer
Lou Silver
Tanya Smith-Shiflett
Maria Stapperfenne
John Starck
Tracey Stephens
Ebony Stephenson
Jean Stoffer
Karen Swanson
Molly Switzer
Adi Tatarko
Helene Terry
Mary Kathryn Timoney
Lauren Tolles
John Valente
Donna Venegas
Doug Walter
Jessica Webber
Meredith Weiss
Lenore Weiss
Joseph Wheeler
Chuck Wheelock
Matthew White
Mark T. White
Jim Williams
Karen Williams
Suzie Williford
Thad Wittenberg
Vasi Ypsilantis
Rebekah Zaveloff
Alan Zielinski
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Homeowners Seeking Functionality & Style, Survey Reveals
NEWPORT NEWS, VA — As the nation approaches the year-and-a-half mark of the COVID-19 pandemic, homeowners continue to reevaluate their living spaces, “with many looking for ways to put the ‘home’ back in a more functional house.”
That’s the key conclusion of a major new consumer survey conducted by Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery, in an effort to better understand how the global public-health crisis impacted trends in home renovation and updates. The survey, fielded this spring on behalf of Ferguson by G&S Business Communications, involved some 1,100 U.S. adults aged 18+, according to the Newport News, VA-based distributor of plumbing, lighting and related products.
The Ferguson survey, whose results were released in July, found that 64% of Americans made an update of some kind to their home, or a room in their home, during the pandemic. The most popular reasons for the update included being tired of the home’s current style (34%) and needing to make changes for better functionality (32%), Ferguson said.
The kitchen (47%) and the bathroom (44%) were the top choices when it comes to specific areas of the home people would want to redesign or upgrade based on spending more time at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. A growing number of Americans say they would want to redesign or upgrade their outdoor space (30% in 2021 compared to 23% in 2020), Ferguson reported.
Interestingly, the room people spent the most amount of time in last year compared to previous years was the living room (50%), with 33% of Americans working from home in their living rooms during the pandemic. A third (33%) spent more time in their bedrooms and nearly a third (32%) spent more time in the kitchen. Younger generations were more likely than older generations to say they spent more time in the bedroom and bathroom, but just as likely to say they spend more time in the living room.
“There are likely a number of reasons why the living room grew in importance over the past year, since it was used as a gathering place during quarantine, for home schooling and other activities,” Ferguson reported. “We may also see this trend, in part, because people who work from home often set up their workstation in their living rooms.”
Just over a third of respondents (34%) said they started working from home during the pandemic, Ferguson said. Within this group, a third said they have been working in the living room and a third have been working from an existing office, the company added.
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How Much is a Kitchen Remodel Going to Cost Me in 2021-2022?
If you’re looking to remodel your kitchen, one of the first questions which comes up is “how much will this be costing me?” When in the market for a home remodel, getting a ballpark estimate for the cost can be challenging and sometimes unreliable. Well, today we are here to answer some of those burning questions. What does an average kitchen remodeling project cost? What is included in those costs and what value can you expect from investing in your kitchen remodel?
How Much is an Average Kitchen Remodel?
No two kitchen are ever the same, so remodeling expenses tend to fluctuate depending on the size of the space, quality of materials, intended function, and the coveted layout. To help you understand what the average kitchen remodel costs, we’ve comprised some data from HomeAdvisor’s completed renovations and from Remodeling Magazine’s 2021 Cost vs. Value Report. These are the reported national numbers which will give you a better understanding of what to expect for your project.
According to HomeAdvisor, taking all kitchen sizes and product quality into account, the national average cost for a minor kitchen remodel is $25,587. A homeowner’s typical range for kitchen renovations is around $13,366- $37,808. These projected ranges factor in aspects like labor, materials, lighting, and plumbing fixtures.
Expenses to Expect with my Kitchen Remodel.
The average $25,587 expense will primarily go to the cost of cabinets, appliances, and installation. The 2021 Cost vs. Value report by Remodeling Magazine shows a detailed breakdown due to the division of projects in regard to size and product quality. Their average “minor kitchen remodel” is $26,214 and the average “major kitchen remodel” (mid-range) is $75,571.
What is the Return on Investment for a Kitchen Remodel?
These costs, in relation to HomeAdvisor’s average kitchen remodel, encompass complementing investment ranges despite varying definitions of minor and major kitchen remodels. With the cost vs. value report, homeowners can understand what their average expected return on investment will be for a kitchen remodel. For homeowner’s who remodel with the intention of increasing market price, the expected values of those renovations in U.S. markets are listed below:
| Minor Kitchen Remodel with Cabinet Refacing | Major Kitchen Remodel with New Cabinetry | |
| Square Footage | 200 | 200 |
| Countertops & Cabinetry (Linear Footage) | 30 (refaced cabinets with shaker-style wood panels, drawer fronts, laminate countertops) | 30 new cabinets including 3×5 island (semi-wood cabinets, laminate countertops) |
| Flooring | Resilient flooring | Resilient flooring |
| Sink | Mid-priced sink and faucet | Standard double-tub stainless sink with a single-lever faucet |
| Appliances | Oven, stovetop, fridge (energy-efficient) | Oven, stovetop, fridge, vented hood range, built-in microwave, dishwasher, garbage disposal, custom lighting (energy-efficient)
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| Newly Painted | Walls, trim, ceiling | Walls, trim, ceiling |
| Job Cost | $26,214 | $75,571 |
| Resale Value | $18,927 | $43,364 |
| Cost Recouped | 72% | 57% |
Similar to last year’s report, the minor kitchen remodel had a greater percentage of the cost recouped than the major kitchen remodel. Putting sizable amounts of money into a renovation does not always translate to a greater return for the homeowner. This technique is used to help ensure homeowners are getting the most out of their money.
Each kitchen and its renovations are unique. It is hard to pinpoint an exact cost for a new kitchen without an expert visiting your home. However, if you’re considering a remodel, hopefully the given information has given you greater clarity of what a kitchen remodel budget and cost should entail.
Kitchen Solvers
Now that you know what to expect during a kitchen remodel, it’s time to find the experts to actually do it. That’s where Kitchen Solvers can help. Our design team can help you craft the perfect blueprint and put it all together for you. Contact us today to learn more!
And be sure to check out our helpful blogs, General timeline for your kitchen remodeling project for new cabinetry and How Much is a Kitchen Remodel Going to Cost Me? if you are considering a remodeling project for your kitchen
Sited Articles:
https://www.homeadvisor.com/cost/kitchens/remodel-a-kitchen/#breakdown
https://www.remodeling.hw.net/benchmarks/cost-vs-value/key-trends-in-the-2021-cost-vs-value-report_o?utm_source=newsletter&utm_content=Article&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=REM_051821&
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Activity, Confidence Reported Up Among Remodeling Firms
PALO ALTO, CA — Residential construction professionals experienced their busiest quarter since at least 2015 in the first three months of 2021, with confidence among remodeling construction and design firms running high into the third quarter, according to Houzz Inc.
The Palo Alto, CA-based online platform for home remodeling and design, reported positive results for its “Q3 2021 Houzz Renovation Barometer,” a quarterly gauge of residential renovation market expectations, project backlogs and recent activity among businesses in the U.S. construction, architectural and design services sectors.
“The residential construction and design industry has continued to thrive under strong demand,” said Marine Sargsyan, Houzz senior economist. “In fact, our Expected Business Activity indicators are at some of the highest levels we’ve seen across both sectors since we began tracking the Barometer.”
However, the heightened activity is not without its challenges, according to Houzz, which reported that supply chain delays, extreme weather patterns, rising product and material costs and labor shortages “continue to create major headwinds for the industry.” Specifically, more than nine in ten construction businesses report labor shortages, including carpenters, laborers, framers, cabinet specialists and plumbers, Sargsyan said.
More than three quarters of businesses in both the construction and architectural and design services sectors report that product and material shortages and costs impacted their businesses in the second quarter of 2021, while more than half of firms in both sectors report labor shortages and costs impacted their businesses, she added.
In other findings:
n More than nine in 10 businesses across all business sectors reported increases in costs for lumber, copper, steel and aluminum in Q2, although about half of surveyed businesses do not believe that costs will continue to increase in Q3. Additional materials that construction pros anticipate rising in cost include plastic, concrete, paint, foam and drywall. Interior designers anticipate increased third-quarter prices for appliances, furniture and cabinetry.
n More than nine in 10 construction businesses (92%) report moderate to severe skilled labor shortages in Q3, with carpenters, laborers, framers, cabinet specialists and plumbers in particularly short supply. Forty percent of pros report shortages in cabinet specialists, up from 21% in 2019. Shortages for plumbers, painters, framers, concrete specialists and flooring specialists, saw a nine-percentage-point or more increase from 2019, as well, Houzz said.
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Sustainable Living Seen Reshaping Housing Market
INDIANAPOLIS, IN — A trio of emerging trends in neighborhood design and sustainable living practices should continue to shape the market for new housing and residential remodeling as the “mindset of consumers continues to shift in a dynamic social climate,” according to a new report from the Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI).
According to HIRI’s recently issued Future of Housing Trend Report, new and remodeled homes will likely be shaped by a growing homeowner passion regarding issues such as climate change, sustainability and minimalism, resulting “in an increased emergence of eco-friendly materials and 3D-printed technology to designs focused on cultural inspiration and reversible architecture.”
Among the key trends identified by HIRI researchers are the following:
n “Hyper-local neighborhoods”: Architects, developers and local governments are proposing neighborhoods centered on community building and local businesses. These spaces are intended to be car-free, with all necessities reachable via a short walk or bicycle ride.
n Flight from the cities: “As urban centers expand in size and population, consumers are recognizing that their quality of life is suffering — whether that be due to alienation, affordability issues, lengthy commutes or pollution,” HIRI said. As a result, many are moving away from city centers and turning to community-based neighborhoods, which provide a sense of belonging while also satisfying the need for convenience and cleaner air.
n Sustainable Housing: With sustainability as a top priority, architects and designers are embracing different eco-friendly concepts, among them “reversible design” (the architecture of structures that can be easily deconstructed, that can be reused or with parts that can be removed and added easily) and 3D-printed housing (homes that offer sustainable and protective construction that avoids structural issues in the case of extreme weather).
“Contemporary consumers are wary of the impending consequences of climate change, and a large number are becoming increasingly aware that simply shifting their lifestyle and practicing ecological mindfulness are likely not enough,” HIRI said. “As a result, many are demanding that brands and creators take the environment into consideration.
n Simplified Living: Building off of the desire for more sustainable living, the emergence of simple, more minimalist design emphasizes homeowners’ functions and needs.
“Contemporary consumers in fast-paced urban centers are looking to balance the demands of their daily lifestyle with a comfortable home environment,” HIRI said. “Many are prioritizing minimalist designs and additional spaces that can optimize and elevate their living situation without compromising aesthetic appeal.”
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How to Prep Kitchen Cabinets?
If you have decided to get your kitchen remodeling project off the ground, you are probably wondering how to prep kitchen cabinets. Kitchen cabinet remodeling can be cheap if you learn how to get them clean and ready for use. This will help cut your costs and make your renovation go more smoothly.
First, determine what steps you need to take for cleaning your kitchen cabinets. Do you want to wipe them down and get rid of any dust? If so, you should be able to get a fairly good quality dishwasher cleaner for about $30 at your local supermarket. Follow the directions on the label carefully, and soak the dishes in the solution for the designated amount of time. Then rinse them off under warm water and let them dry in the air.
You may not want to spend all that money on getting your cabinets clean, but you still need to figure out how to prep kitchen cabinets? One of the first things you need to do is remove all the food from your cabinets. You can use a food dehydrator or a food processor to do this, but it is much easier to wash them out and throw them away. Food left in your cabinets will attract rodents and other pests, and the last thing you want is someone going into your kitchen to steal the food you have stored there. If you haven’t already cleaned them out, do so as soon as you can.
You will have to clean your cabinets, regardless of whether you’re preparing to paint, stain, or refinish them. Some people are inclined to coat their cabinets first and then stain or paint them. This is an option you can consider if you have already painted the room. However, for those who have not painted, this is the first step in learning how to prep kitchen cabinets? If you want to ensure that you get the most out of your cabinets, you should follow this suggestion.
When you’re learning how to prep kitchen cabinets? You will also want to clean out your back and sides, which contain coolers and other equipment. While it may seem more efficient to open up the drawers and allow air to flow through, this can actually cause damage. The more you close them, the more likely moisture will build up. This can actually cause your drawers to spring apart, causing a more messy situation than if you had opened them a bit.
So, how to prep kitchen cabinets? One option is to buy a can of compressed air and blast all the dirt out. This does work but is very expensive and time-consuming, so you may want to consider using the compressor’s suction. This method is easy to use and can completely remove the grit from the cabinets.
Another answer to the question of how to prep kitchen cabinets? If you have a vacuum cleaner with a fine-toothed tip, you can actually clean off the dust before closing them. If not, you can use the vacuum cleaner’s rotating brushes to clean the dust off the interior surfaces.
How to prep kitchen cabinets? Now that you know what is required, it is time to get started on the project. Start by removing the doors from the cabinets, including any hardware. Clean the surfaces inside and out, using cleaning spray and non-abrasive cloths. If you find a spot that needs scrubbing, dab the area with a paper towel and start cleaning. When you are finished, you should be left with clean cabinets ready for you to store all your food in!