A Remodeled Kitchen Adds Value
A home's value is determined on many aspects and variables including a homes outside appearance, inward appearance, square footage, age and geographic location to name a few. One of the greatest selling points for the majority of homes on the market today is that of a stylish and up-to-date kitchen. A remodeled or refashioned kitchen will not only bring in buyers for a home, but will also be able to raise the asking value for a particular home.
Not all remodels are extremely elaborate or intense. In many cases a fresh coat of paint, new kitchen countertops, maybe some flooring and appliances will go a long way for revamping the way an old kitchen looks. When dealing with an intermediate kitchen remodel, in most cases the average do-it-yourselfer will be able to accomplish most of these tasks on their own. When attempting an elaborate remodel that involves removing or replacing walls, electrical work and plumbing work it becomes important to make sure that the correct contractors are hired to get the job done correctly.
This lens will basically touch on my area of expertise when it comes to kitchen remodels which is the flooring, cabinets and countertops. What countertops are right for your home? The homes use, your budget and time frame I a few of the options we will look at when considering the many different kinds of kitchen countertops that are available today for your home. Some of these countertops include marble, granite, laminate, Corian, tile, concrete and butcher block. Throughout this lens we will touch on many of these countertops involving their pros and cons and if they may be right for your kitchen.
Not all remodels are extremely elaborate or intense. In many cases a fresh coat of paint, new kitchen countertops, maybe some flooring and appliances will go a long way for revamping the way an old kitchen looks. When dealing with an intermediate kitchen remodel, in most cases the average do-it-yourselfer will be able to accomplish most of these tasks on their own. When attempting an elaborate remodel that involves removing or replacing walls, electrical work and plumbing work it becomes important to make sure that the correct contractors are hired to get the job done correctly.
This lens will basically touch on my area of expertise when it comes to kitchen remodels which is the flooring, cabinets and countertops. What countertops are right for your home? The homes use, your budget and time frame I a few of the options we will look at when considering the many different kinds of kitchen countertops that are available today for your home. Some of these countertops include marble, granite, laminate, Corian, tile, concrete and butcher block. Throughout this lens we will touch on many of these countertops involving their pros and cons and if they may be right for your kitchen.
Butcher Block Tops
A favorite countertop for kitchens that are going for a rustic look, or completely natural look is that of block countertops. At one point or another most people will use some kind of cutting block when preparing food, whether it be a plastic cutting board or a all natural hardwood butcher block cutting board, so why not have an entire countertop that is cutlery safe?
Butcher block countertops have been around since the 1800s and have proven to be a reliable, renewable and sanitary source for beautiful kitchen countertops. In most cases butcher block hard woods usually consist of woods such as cherry, walnut, Oak and even bamboo or Lyptus. One great aspect of hardwood countertops is the fact that no two trees are exactly alike, just like no two fingerprints are exactly alike. When you install butcher block countertops in your home, you know that you are getting a unique slab of wood that no other home in the world will have.
Butcher block countertops are a great countertop install for the do-it-yourselfer. There are specialty shops and online stores that will custom fit countertop orders to fit your counters at home. It is then up to you as the homeowner to decide to install them yourself or hire a professional contractor to do the work for you. This task can usually be done with the help of at least one other person if you try to accomplish installing them yourself.
There are many color variances in hardwoods meaning that there will be many color variances when deciding on a butcher block counter top. Colors can range from dark chocolate browns and light browns to deep reds and yellows and oranges. It is important to keep in mind that along with installing butcher block tops comes regular maintenance and care to ensure that your countertops stay protected and our sanitized. There are dedicated conditioners and oils that must be applied regularly that will protect your countertops and help prevent them from absorbing smells and juices from foods that were prepared on them.
One final aspect that I personally enjoy about butcher block countertops is the ease in which they can be repaired if they are damaged. Butcher block counter tops are a solid material through and through from top to bottom. This means that if the countertops are scratched, dinged or gouged they can be sanded and refinished to look as if the scratch or imperfection was never there. There are not too many countertop choices available that allow you such ease when it comes to repairing and refinishing for a brand-new look.
Butcher block countertops have been around since the 1800s and have proven to be a reliable, renewable and sanitary source for beautiful kitchen countertops. In most cases butcher block hard woods usually consist of woods such as cherry, walnut, Oak and even bamboo or Lyptus. One great aspect of hardwood countertops is the fact that no two trees are exactly alike, just like no two fingerprints are exactly alike. When you install butcher block countertops in your home, you know that you are getting a unique slab of wood that no other home in the world will have.
Butcher block countertops are a great countertop install for the do-it-yourselfer. There are specialty shops and online stores that will custom fit countertop orders to fit your counters at home. It is then up to you as the homeowner to decide to install them yourself or hire a professional contractor to do the work for you. This task can usually be done with the help of at least one other person if you try to accomplish installing them yourself.
There are many color variances in hardwoods meaning that there will be many color variances when deciding on a butcher block counter top. Colors can range from dark chocolate browns and light browns to deep reds and yellows and oranges. It is important to keep in mind that along with installing butcher block tops comes regular maintenance and care to ensure that your countertops stay protected and our sanitized. There are dedicated conditioners and oils that must be applied regularly that will protect your countertops and help prevent them from absorbing smells and juices from foods that were prepared on them.
One final aspect that I personally enjoy about butcher block countertops is the ease in which they can be repaired if they are damaged. Butcher block counter tops are a solid material through and through from top to bottom. This means that if the countertops are scratched, dinged or gouged they can be sanded and refinished to look as if the scratch or imperfection was never there. There are not too many countertop choices available that allow you such ease when it comes to repairing and refinishing for a brand-new look.
Countertop Resources
- Butcher Block Kitchen Islands
- Source for information on kitchen islands to compliment your existing countertops
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