Kitchen Design

If you’re thinking about upgrading your kitchen and you want to be sure it’s worth it, these four tips from local kitchen design experts are for you:

Kitchen design tip #1: Give yourself time to plan.

A kitchen remodel is a serious project. It takes time to think through what you’d like your new kitchen to look like, what features and functions you’d like to have, and what special features would make a new kitchen perfect for your family.

Kitchen design tip #2: Think about current and future needs.

The pandemic really brought home how central good kitchen design is for happy families. While we all hope to never have a repeat of that experience, it is good to think through how your kitchen will function when your kids are five years older than they are right now – or ten, or even twenty!

Kitchen design tip #3: Get help with the complicated parts of planning.

Nationwide, more than 1 in 5 people hire kitchen design services to help them through complicated kitchen renovation projects. A complicated kitchen renovation project is typically defined as one that changes the footprint or workflow of the kitchen, or requires multiple trade professionals (builder, plumber, electrician, etc), or that must absolutely be completed on budget and time.

Kitchen design tip #4: Be open to inspiration.

We recently helped a local homeowner renovate her kitchen. She wanted larger windows because she’s become an avid birdwatcher, and a built in nook where she could sit and watch her feathered friends. Another homeowner redid their kitchen inspired by their love of the sea. There’s no wrong way to be inspired.

They completely transformed my kitchen. Fantastic work!
– Richard L.

On average, Plymouth area homeowners remodel their kitchen once every eight to twelve years. Renovations are also very common after a home’s been sold. Other reasons that prompt a remodel include a lasting change to the health and mobility of a family member, a change in family membership, and plans to sell the home.

But those aren’t the only reasons people remodel their kitchens. As Plymouth Kitchen Remodelers, we’ve worked with many homeowners who take on kitchen renovations because they truly enjoy making their home more beautiful and comfortable. It’s a creative endeavor that provides an opportunity to make their home more uniquely theirs. Our surroundings can be an expression of ourselves, each renovation a chance to custom craft the environment we live in.

And there are homeowners who upgrade their kitchen specifically because they’ve developed a new culinary passion. If you’re serious about making jam, for example, you need a design that allows you to process fruit pounds at a time, as well as space for jars; the avid baker needs ovens equal to their aspirations. There are quite a few home brewers on the South Shore – if you’re one, imagine the kind of kitchen set up you’d like to have. Anything is possible when you work with a kitchen designer who knows how to make it happen with a realistic budget.

A kitchen remodel can make it easier to stay in your home longer. Kitchen design that’s designed for long term living is both beautiful and functional. The key is integrating elements that operate flawlessly with minimal effort – think touchless faucets and self-closing cabinetry – with surfaces and floorings chosen for safety and style. Also key? Lighting and ambiance. Smart window selection and placement allows for lots of natural daylight and an open, airy feel. Important to consider for your forever home.

Bill is extremely talented and can turn a boring, dull room into a beautiful oasis. Aside from his amazing ability, Bill is also a wonderful person and a pleasure to work with. I highly, highly, highly recommend.
– April T.

I’ve hired Rock Solid for several jobs now. Flooring, siding, windows and even helped with my van buildout! I can not say enough about their promptness, professionalism, attention to detail, honesty and overall quality of work. Highly recommend!
– Jeff R.