The kitchen is the heart of essentially every home. No longer is it just used for food preparation, baking, and cooking, modern day kitchens now act as a new construction home’s headquarters for activities like socializing, game nights, homework, recreation, and enjoying time with your family. If presented with the chance to renovate your existing kitchen or design one within a luxury new construction home, you have to consider a multitude of factors. Read on for some tips on creating your dream kitchen in your new construction home!
Establish Your Goals
Knowing where to begin when designing your custom kitchen can be scary. Simply put, the best place to start is deciding exactly what your needs are as a family and, in turn, deciding how your kitchen could meet those needs. For example, a crucial decision to make early on is whether you would like an open-concept or closed-concept kitchen. Decide early on which concepts fit with your family’s needs. Does it make sense to use it primarily as food prep or as an area to socialize and eat as a family? If so, a closed-concept kitchen fits your needs the very best. Is your dream kitchen going to be used for congregating with friends or as a workspace? If so, then an open-concept kitchen is the best choice. As the Builder of Choices, J.A. Myers and our team provide open discussion regarding the floorplan, and together, we’ll will figure out the logistics of it!
Picking Cabinetry
Now that you have overall goals established with your new construction home’s kitchen, it is time to decide which architectural feels and styles that you are trying to achieve. Picking a cabinet style is a nice place to start. If you tend to like traditional style kitchens, go with a raised-panel front on each of your cabinets. If a modern, sleek kitchen is your perfect style, then pick flat-panel cabinetry. If you’re somewhere in the middle of these two choices and prefer a timeless look, then go with a shaker cabinet. Beyond your cabinet’s style, another way to add flavor to your kitchen design is by adding color to a few or all of the cabinets. At the J A Myers professional design center, you are presented with many options to consider including alterations to the kitchen layout for instance to increase the island size.
Picking Fixtures and Appliances
You should also figure out which fixtures and appliances that fit your vision for your custom kitchen. Essential for kitchens are sinks, which come in any color, size, shape, and mounting type. Decide on a sink by considering how you typically cook and how you clean your dishes. Pick a fridge by determining whether a freestanding or built-in model is suitable for you and your family. One other appliance in your kitchen is your range top or cooktop, depending on whether or not your new construction home is equipped with gas or electricity. Gourmet kitchen options are available in most house styles.
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Contact J.A. Myers Homes and we can provide guidance on the benefits of owning versus renting as it applies to your individual situation. We are a beacon of innovation, commitment, and inspiration in the homebuilding industry. With move-in ready homes and a dedication to building your dream home in one of our communities or on your own land, we are prepared to help. We’re dedicated to serving customers in Hanover, Gettysburg, Stewartstown, Dover, York County, Adams County, and all of the Maryland counties that border the Pennsylvania line! Visit our website, reach us at 1.800.368.9990, or check us out on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, Linkedin, Pinterest, YouTube, or Houzz!
