One of the most important – and often overlooked – benefits of remodeling a kitchen is the improved workflow that can come from a new design. The kitchen is one of the central gathering and entertaining spots in a home, but homeowners tend to overlook that its primary function is to prepare meals. When your
The easiest way to designing the perfect kitchen remodel is to know and avoid the most common mistakes made by amateurs. Today, we're going to share our four most common remodeling mistakes that will hopefully prevent your dream kitchen from turning into a remodeling nightmare! By avoiding these common errors in planning, you can better
So, you've decided to remodel your kitchen and instead of going with prefab cabinets you're going to have custom cabinets built to suit the needs of your new kitchen. Today's blog topic is going to address some of the important questions you should be asking – and the reasons why – before you move forward
Recently, we published a blog on the five pre-remodel considerations you should address when remodeling your bathroom. For today's post, we're going to tackle the same thing, but this time, for a kitchen remodel. Much like a bathroom, a kitchen remodel can add value to your home, as well as a polished, modern look to
Kitchen cabinets are one the strongest focal points of a kitchen. So whether you choose to go with custom cabinets (see our blog on choosing a custom cabinet maker) or with prefabricated cabinets, it’s important that you choose the right cabinets for your needs and space availability. Before choosing, it’s important to consider the different
Are you thinking about having your kitchen professionally remodeled by a contractor such as MDV Remodeling? Have you considered adding a kitchen island to improve the workflow of your existing kitchen? Every kitchen has the potential for great storage, display, and functionality, but the sad fact is that most kitchens don’t have enough of any
As any contractor can tell you, a kitchen remodel can be one of the most complicated renovations a homeowner can undertake. Knowing what's involved doesn’t come naturally, so we here at MDV Remodeling decided that a checklist might help you to make some decisions in advance. This checklist can also help you to plan your
Nothing ties together the design of a newly remodeled kitchen like a backsplash! Backsplashes create a complementary focal point within your kitchen, as they pull in design threads from the cabinets, flooring, countertops, and hardware, while also serving a utilitarian purpose. There is an abundance of different materials available for homeowners to incorporate the perfect
Countertops play both a practical and aesthetic role in your kitchen. Your countertops have to be hardy enough to endure the everyday wear-and-tear of meal prep and cleanup, while still giving your kitchen a sharp and clean look. Over time, even the strongest of materials will begin to break down, so you may be facing
In the midst of selecting fixtures, sinks, faucets, and a myriad of accessories, it's easy to forget about one of the most important features of your new kitchen or bathroom–the floor. Yet the floor has more impact on the look, feel, and function of the area than nearly any other item. It's important to get