Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Kitchen Renovation - What Features Will You Need?

If you are renovating your kitchen, you know that there's a lot more to putting together a dream kitchen than choosing attractive appliances. You need to consider functionality and space as well. For instance, your fridge style will be affected by how much space you have.

Different refrigerators have different layouts. The side-by-side, with two doors adjacent, has become a standard. French door fridges have their freezer on the bottom. Some fridges come with a stainless steel finish to make them blend in with the other appliances. You can really go nuts with options.

If you are a stickler for symmetry and proportion, you can even choose a fridge that matches counter depth so it is flush. These different fridge options mean that there is a fridge for every need and taste.

The hardest part is figuring out the features you want. Then you just pick a brand that fits you budget. Great options are available from GE, Maytag, Sub Zero, HotPoint, Haier, Bosch, Samsung, LG, and Frigidaire.

That's a lot of brands. You can narrow your choice down further by going online and checking reviews and ratings. Still, that's a lot of reading. Maybe you want to stick to a specific aspect of rating, like durability and needing few repairs.

At this point you have food storage figured out, but not food preparation. Consider a toaster oven as part of your new kitchen. These are very popular and include all sorts of options. You can get them as convection ovens, microwave ovens, even ones that mount under your wall cabinets.

If you have a good quality toaster oven, you'll have an oven that heats up quickly and that produces great bread. You can get a quality toaster oven from a variety of companies such as DeLonghi, Panasonic, Oster, KitchenAid, and Black & Decker. You should be able to find a great model to fit any budget.

Ideally, your fantastic new kitchen will meet your needs for functionality, attractiveness and affordability. You will have so much fun in this new center of your home, you'll want to be in there even when you aren't preparing food.



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