We all gravitate to the kitchen. No matter how we live, the first thing most people do when they visit friends and family is to continue right into the kitchen and perch at the island or kitchen table. Kitchens are the hub. They are a central gathering spot; a place to entertain; a command central; a place for family organization; a place for homework, crafts, working at home; as well as the expected place for preparing meals. There is also a personal comfort level to being in a kitchen -- relaxed and homey.
Then, there are the "spin off" rooms that accentuate the central flow of the kitchen; mudrooms, pantries, family rooms, dining rooms, and powder rooms. All of these spaces use the kitchen as their visual, functional, and aesthetic anchor. No wonder kitchen renovations are so important!
Today's kitchen is an expression of our values, tastes, and style. More than any other room today, a kitchen says a lot about the inhabitants of the home. No other room requires such a careful understanding and analysis of how you are going to use it and what you want that room to say about you and your family.
Need help figuring it all out? Here are some questions to help you understand what your kitchen means to you, and what you would like it to mean:
These questions are from our new, in-depth "Lifestyle Assessment" questionnaire for kitchen remodeling. Give it a try! Email Thomas for a complimentary copy of this dynamic tool for re-imagining your kitchen and your home -- be sure to put the words "Lifestyle Assessment" in the subject line and we'll get it to you right away.
Let Thomas Buckborough & Associates guide you through each step of the remodeling process and help you to create a kitchen that exceeds your expectations and a home that enhances your day to day life! We'll create a kitchen to your unique specifications and walk you through every stage of your remodel, including design, construction, and new kitchen orientation.
