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W ith spring just around the corner, we all look at our homes in a different light. We suddenly feel the urge to freshen up certain areas. Any realtor will quickly tell you that kitchens and bathrooms are the best areas to renovate when looking at resale value, so it is no surprise that many people will be looking to make the most of their kitchen renovation. However, for most, the hardest question is where to start. Here are a few tips to make the job a little less daunting. First, decide on a budget. Can you afford to gut the whole space and start all over? With this option, you have a clean slate to make decisions. If the budget is more restrictive it is possible to change a few surfaces and create a new look without breaking the bank. Once the budget is determined, the choices can begin. Cabinetry Cabinetry is often one of the larger surfaces in the kitchen. They are often the first thing that a person sees and utilizes. Take a good look at the cabinets, especially by the knobs and handles. Do cabinets look dated? Has the finish worn well? There are companies who can come in and reface the door and door fronts without replacing the whole cabinet. If you are replacing all the cabinetry, you need to consider the following questions. What style are you looking for? Do you prefer a traditional or contemporary look? Are you looking for a painted or stained finish? Cabinetry is available at many different price points so it is helpful to show the cabinetmakers what style you prefer and what final look you are going for. Look through style magazines and books to find something that suits your final design. Bringing them to the cabinetmaker will help to narrow down your options more quickly. Countertop The countertop is another large surface area that can be replaced to refresh the kitchen space. There are many options to choose from today. These include laminate, quartz and the very popular granite. 20 Kitchen Creations: Décor Tips for Renewing Your Kitchen Space Karen Delazzari Cozy Creations When choosing your counter surface, do some homework when it comes to the care of each surface. Granite needs to be sealed in order to preserve its finish. Laminate requires the use of a cutting board so that it is not scratched. Figure out which surface will work best for you and your family. When choosing the colour of your countertop, have your cabinetry colour with you so you know that the colours and patterns will work well together. Flooring Flooring is no longer limited to the laminate that our grandmother had in her kitchen. There is a wide array of ceramics, laminates and hardwoods available today. When choosing a floor, consider who will be standing on it the most. Diabetics, for instance, find it difficult to stand on ceramic for great lengths of time. Consider putting down mats with foam under the pad for comfort if the surface is not forgiving on the legs or feet. When choosing the floor, have your countertop and cabinet samples with you. The most important decision is making sure that the colour, scale and proportion of the countertop match that of the floor. Patterns and colour should be complementary to each other. Place the samples on top of each other when deciding on patterns to see if they are fighting with each other. Hardware Hardware is a great way to update cabinetry when the cost of replacement is out of the budget. A simple change such as finish (brass to pewter for instance) can renew a space even with the existing cabinet colour. Also, look at changing the faucets as well. Replacing a dripping tap offers other savings down the road as well as updating your space. There are options to consider when looking at finishes but remember darker finishes sometimes require more consistent cleaning. Paint Paint is often your final decision when renovating any space. There are literally thousands of colours to choose from, but you do not have to feel overwhelmed by the options. Take all the surfaces that you have chosen, such as countertop, cabinetry and flooring. Look for the common denominator. Is there a colour family that seems to be consistent? Do you want the room to have contrasting features or do you want a more harmonious flow? Is a focal wall of colour or wallpaper an option? If these options still leave you scratching your head as to where to start, there are professionals who can help make the decision-making process much easier. They are trained to look for scale and proportion as well as assisting in choosing just the right colour for the walls. They can work with even the smallest budget and can offer assistance in deciding just where to put those decorating dollars. KITCHEN CABINETS & VANITIES AT A BUDGET YOU CAN AFFORD! Cabine K i t c h e n D e s i g n s The Kitchen Experts 227 Bunting Road. St Catharines, ON. L2M 3Y2 Tel: 905-938-0990 Fax: 905-938-8556 E-mail: cabinex@bellnet.ca
Beyond Beyond the typical real estate search Written by Adrian Kulakowsky. W e're now into the month of March, the days process. Everyone's process or situation will be unique, and it's vital to gain are getting a little longer, the weather is information and guidance that is specific to you. It's important to realize that starting to improve (hopefully any day buying or selling property is as much a matter of the heart as the head, and having now...) and the spring real estate market is almost upon us. professional direction can be beneficial. Don't be afraid to ask questions and make And, now you're in the market to purchase a new home, or are thinking of selling your existing home to purchase sure that you are comfortable with the information you receive. a new one. So, what do you do now? Where do you start? So many times I've had clients try and engage me as their agent at what they think is the end of their search, when it comes to 'offer' time. The problem is that In this day and age, with the internet being so in most cases there are still unanswered questions and due diligence that needs to be prevalent in our everyday lives, most of us look to the web followed to lead up to this point. Often, important steps or information has been to begin the search and to gain information. But with so much technology now at our fingertips, we often find missed along the way. ourselves in a situation of “information overload”, where When selling a property these days, there are plenty of options out there for too much information makes us more confused than sellers, including trying to sell privately. But, most times sellers underestimate the when we started. It can be difficult to gauge the accuracy, time and cost involved in preparing, marketing and negotiating the sale of their and what way to utilize the information. own home. In addition, there is valuable market information and resources that they simply don't have access to. Not to mention that properties listed through Beyond the typical real estate search, there are a Realtors® and the MLS® system will typically sell at a higher level than comparable plethora of other things to think about when privately listed homes. The market can move very quickly in an active seasonal contemplating buying or selling real estate. Some of market, such as the spring, and as a seller you need to position yourself in a way not these items include: comparative pricing, financing to miss any potential opportunities. Listing your property with a Realtors® is options, interest rates and penalties, evaluating locations, available properties, lawyer involvement, drafting of guaranteed to get you the most amount of exposure within the marketplace. documents, conditions, inspections, submitting/fielding The true value that a Realtor® can provide is the professional ability to help offers, etc. you obtain your successful objective, whether buying or selling. So, take advantage of the active spring market and utilize the services, professionalism and expertise The best advice that I can give to everyone considering buying or selling property, is to engage the services of a real estate professional right from the start. that a Realtor® can provide. What a qualified Real Estate Agent® can add is advice, Adrian is a Registered Sales Representative with Advisors Realty & Consulting Inc. and also owns knowledge, experience and valuable information that the vast majority of the general public will not have. Choose an agent with the expectation of having a specialist that Rentals 101 Leasing & Property Management. He can be reached for questions or comments at 905- 401-0141 or Adrian@advisorsrealty.ca. will work on your behalf and help guide you through the 21
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W<br />
ith spring just around the corner, we all look at our homes<br />
in a different light. We suddenly feel the urge to freshen up<br />
certain areas. Any realtor will quickly tell you that kitchens<br />
and bathrooms are the best areas to renovate when looking at resale<br />
value, so it is no surprise that many people will be looking to make the<br />
most of their kitchen renovation. However, for most, the hardest<br />
question is where to start.<br />
Here are a few tips to make the job a little less daunting.<br />
First, decide on a budget. Can you afford to gut the whole space<br />
and start all over? With this option, you have a clean slate to make<br />
decisions. If the budget is more restrictive it is possible to change a few<br />
surfaces and create a new look <strong>with</strong>out breaking the bank. Once the<br />
budget is determined, the choices can begin.<br />
Cabinetry<br />
Cabinetry is often one of the larger surfaces in the kitchen. They<br />
are often the first thing that a person sees and utilizes. Take a good look<br />
at the cabinets, especially by the knobs and handles. Do cabinets look<br />
dated? Has the finish worn well? There are companies who can come in<br />
and reface the door and door fronts <strong>with</strong>out replacing the whole<br />
cabinet. If you are replacing all the cabinetry, you need to consider the<br />
following questions. What style are you looking for? Do you prefer a<br />
traditional or contemporary look? Are you looking for a painted or<br />
stained finish? Cabinetry is available at many different price points so it<br />
is helpful to show the cabinetmakers what style you prefer and what<br />
final look you are going for. Look through style magazines and books to<br />
find something that suits your final design. Bringing them to the<br />
cabinetmaker will help to narrow down your options more quickly.<br />
Countertop<br />
The countertop is another large surface area that can be replaced<br />
to refresh the kitchen space. There are many options to choose from<br />
today. These include laminate, quartz and the very popular granite.<br />
20<br />
Kitchen Creations:<br />
Décor Tips for<br />
Renewing Your Kitchen<br />
Space<br />
Karen Delazzari Cozy Creations<br />
When choosing your counter surface, do some homework when it<br />
comes to the care of each surface. Granite needs to be sealed in order to<br />
preserve its finish. Laminate requires the use of a cutting board so that<br />
it is not scratched. Figure out which surface will work best for you and<br />
your family. When choosing the colour of your countertop, have your<br />
cabinetry colour <strong>with</strong> you so you know that the colours and patterns<br />
will work well together.<br />
Flooring<br />
Flooring is no longer limited to the laminate that our grandmother<br />
had in her kitchen. There is a wide array of ceramics, laminates and<br />
hardwoods available today. When choosing a floor, consider who will<br />
be standing on it the most. Diabetics, for instance, find it difficult to<br />
stand on ceramic for great lengths of time. Consider putting down mats<br />
<strong>with</strong> foam under the pad for comfort if the surface is not forgiving on<br />
the legs or feet. When choosing the floor, have your countertop and<br />
cabinet samples <strong>with</strong> you. The most important decision is making sure<br />
that the colour, scale and proportion of the countertop match that of<br />
the floor. Patterns and colour should be complementary to each other.<br />
Place the samples on top of each other when deciding on patterns to<br />
see if they are fighting <strong>with</strong> each other.<br />
Hardware<br />
Hardware is a great way to update cabinetry when the cost of<br />
replacement is out of the budget. A simple change such as finish (brass<br />
to pewter for instance) can renew a space even <strong>with</strong> the existing cabinet<br />
colour. Also, look at changing the faucets as well. Replacing a dripping<br />
tap offers other savings down the road as well as updating your space.<br />
There are options to consider when looking at finishes but remember<br />
darker finishes sometimes require more consistent cleaning.<br />
Paint<br />
Paint is often your final decision when renovating any space. There<br />
are literally thousands of colours to choose from, but you do not have<br />
to feel overwhelmed by the options. Take all the surfaces that you have<br />
chosen, such as countertop, cabinetry and flooring. Look for the<br />
common denominator. Is there a colour family that seems to be<br />
consistent? Do you want the room to have contrasting features or do<br />
you want a more harmonious flow? Is a focal wall of colour or<br />
wallpaper an option?<br />
If these options still leave you scratching your head as to where to<br />
start, there are professionals who can help make the decision-making<br />
process much easier. They are trained to look for scale and proportion<br />
as well as assisting in choosing just the right colour for the walls. They<br />
can work <strong>with</strong> even the smallest budget and can offer assistance in<br />
deciding just where to put those decorating dollars.<br />
KITCHEN CABINETS & VANITIES<br />
AT A BUDGET YOU CAN AFFORD!<br />
Cabine<br />
K i t c h e n D e s i g n s<br />
The Kitchen Experts<br />
227 Bunting Road. St Catharines,<br />
ON. L2M 3Y2 Tel: 905-938-0990<br />
Fax: 905-938-8556<br />
E-mail: cabinex@bellnet.ca
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