CABINET GAINS
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CABINET GAINS Ready to soup up your storage? Here’s what you need to know when making decisions about cabinetry.
W hat’s one perfect way to improve how your kitchen looks and functions? The answer may be cabinetry. This guide will help you take the first steps toward organizing a more beautiful space. And remember that cabinetry design services from GPS are here to help ease you through the process. THE FIRST STEPS You may have asked yourself, “How do you start planning a kitchen remodel? What do I need to consider?” Here are a few things to keep in mind: Set goals and priorities. What parts of your room feel tight and cluttered? Are there open spaces that could be put T E X T BOSIE CRAWFORD
to better use with organization? Is there something you’ve always wanted to make room for—from a baking station to an indoor herb garden—that’s on the top of your wish list? Establish a loose budget. Kitchen renovation costs can range from $100 per square foot (if you’re going bare bones) to $250 per square foot (for more bells and whistles). Choose a number you are comfortable with and let your designer walk you through what’s possible in that price range. Take rough measurements. Sketch out your floor plan and note the width, height and position of walls, windows, doorways or other obstructions. Add the location, width, and depth of your appliances and how far each is from the nearest wall. Note the placement of appliance connections,
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