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Renovation House

Creating the Perfect Breakfast Nook

Laura

It is easy to build and live in a house; all it takes is construction and voila! You’re in a house. Creating a home, though, takes more work and truly is a labor of love to fill a house with comfort and familiarity. Part of this involves creating the perfect kitchen, a room that can fill the house with warm, savory smells and feelings, and part of a perfect kitchen is the perfect breakfast nook.
The perfect breakfast nook is a cozy and comfortable place where the family can enjoy starting the day off together over a warm, home-cooked meal. As such, there are a few considerations you can take into account when making the idea breakfast setting for your family:
Space: A breakfast nook shouldn’t be too large, because then you lose that intimacy for which nooks were created. A good size for a breakfast nook for your average family of four is around six to eight feet wide and at least five to seven feet deep. This way each person has enough room, but you really get that great feeling of family togetherness.
Fixtures: Any breakfast nook needs a bay window with a bench fitted with comfortable bench cushions that can be used for lounging and sitting during the breakfast meal. Comfort should be the word of the day when choosing the seating. The table should also be just large enough to hold everyone’s food, but not so large that it separates the family. Remember, togetherness is the idea.
Lighting: A perfect nook ideally has a window on one side, to let in that glorious morning light from a sunrise. There is no better way to eat breakfast than with your loved ones, bathed in the warm rays of the sun to shake off that early morning chill.
The most important thing to consider above all, though, is what your family wants. A breakfast nook should reflect your family’s personality so you can use it to truly grow closer together over a nice, warm meal. So keep in mind of your family’s wants before deciding what kind to build!…

House Improvements

Kitchen Remodeling – Creating an Efficient Kitchen

Laura

When you are trying to create an efficient kitchen, before remodeling, you want to consult a professional. A person that is experienced in kitchen remodeling can help you lay out the best plan before you get started.
When kitchen remodeling you want to keep your appliances such as the stove/oven, refrigerator and microwave in a triangular shape along with your kitchen sink. By keeping your main appliances and sink in a triangle shape you are getting the most efficient use out of your kitchen. You will take less steps when the items you need as you are cooking are all close to each other. If your current kitchen layout is not like this, you need to make this the number one priority. A professional will know how to make this happen for you in your kitchen.
When kitchen remodeling are you planning on purchasing new appliances? If so, choose a color you can live with for the next 15 to 20 years. Some folks like stainless steel while others like white or whatever fad color is in at the time. You need to measure your kitchen to make sure that the new appliances you are about to buy will all fit nicely into your kitchen.
The kitchen may be the main room you and your family eat in. If so, you want to make sure that your kitchen lighting is spectacular above the kitchen table. You can choose a new chandelier to spice up your kitchen.
Skylights are another viable option when kitchen remodeling. In the long run you will save money on electricity as you will use less lighting when you are in the kitchen. Consult with a professional so you know how many skylights in your ceiling is the perfect number for your kitchen.
You may decide on putting new kitchen floor in your kitchen. By putting in a new kitchen floor, you immediately update the look of your home. You may choose tile flooring, wood flooring, laminate wood flooring, carpeting, cork flooring and more. Consult with a professional instead of doing-it-yourself as a professional will let you know which type of flooring is best for you. Even if you do not agree with the professional, you can have the flooring of your choice installed, after all, it is your home and you are the one who will be living there.
Another kitchen remodeling idea is to get a new sink. Choose a funky red color if it matches your d?�cor. You may stick with another stainless steel sink. Whatever color of sink you choose make sure it is a color you will love for the rest of your life in case you never move from this home.
Now may be the time to install a laundry room right off of your kitchen so that you do not have to traipse up and down the stairs every time you do laundry. A professional may need to knock a wall out or overhaul a spare room that is close …