If you’ve spent much time on home decorating sites such as houzz.com or bhg.com, or looked at photos on Pinterest, you know there are some great-looking kitchens out there. But are they right for you?
Naturally, looking at floor plans can be helpful in seeing how the kitchen is situated with regard to the rest of the home, and they can provide at least a sense of dimension for the space you’ll have to work with, but in your new custom home, your needs should come first.
An existing floor plan is a great help, but when you’re building a custom home, it’s really more of a framework. You should be able to adapt a plan to meet your specific needs and desires. It really comes down to designing and building a kitchen that is suited to your particular lifestyle. What does that look like for you?
That’s one of the things you’ll be able to determine when you download our free Design The Perfect Kitchen eBook? This helpful guide will walk you through some key questions to help you figure out what kitchen style best fits your personality. It also includes helpful planning information and even tips for scheduling your kitchen renovation.
Of course you’ll want to consider which materials make the most sense for your kitchen counters, cabinets, and floors. But with today’s open floor plans, you’ll also want to keep in mind how your kitchen looks from other areas of the home. Here’s a helpful article about how to plan your new kitchen so that it functions the way you want it to—while maintaining a sense of style that fits with other common rooms in your home.
When all is said and done, what matters most about your kitchen is what matters to you.That’s why it’s great to gather ideas and information about style and functionality—and then sit down with your builder to figure out how to bring all of those elements together. That’s what custom homebuilding is really all about—and that’s what we’re here to help with!