Rustic Kitchen Remodeling For Your Home

For the discerning homeowner redoing a room involves more than a quick trip to the hardware store for a gallon of paint and maybe some different doorknobs. When a truly creative person decides to redecorate or redesign they seek out the ideal style and seek to create something that is conducive to that style. Just like cars and clothing there are many different variants on the same theme. This variation is most clear in kitchen remodeling. 

Generally speaking, there are two major divisions in kitchen remodeling. There is the modern look with its brushed aluminum and stainless steel aesthetic. And then there is the classic and its tile, wood, and porcelain. While these are good general categories under which to divide things they just begin to scratch the surface of what is possible. From cabinet door material to floor color there are a vast number of themes that dictate general décor.

A popular trend in both clothing and kitchen remodeling is the rustic look. Increasingly, people are hearkening back to an earlier time and the aesthetic of the late 19th century is coming to the forefront. This style often uses frontier style to create a log cabin effect. Usually this means mood paneling on cabinets and drawers as well as hardwood flooring and increasingly common faux exposed ceiling beams. These are often accomplished by installing split beams of pine, cedar, or any other wood with knotty and complex grain patterns. One of the most popular things to do with a rustic kitchen remodeling is to implement leather in strategic purposes. For example, one might wrap the drawer pulls of refrigerator handles in a tanned and sewn leather to add accent. Many homeowners are also seeking out period correct appliances. Wood burning stoves are in high demand as well as stonework chimneys as stovetop vents. Stone is also appearing as backsplashes behind sinks and occasionally being used as an alternative to traditional countertop materials. Although less common than granite or marble, people are looking to limestone to create unique and beautiful counters.

If this style, or any style really is appealing, the first thing to do is to call a contractor who can come in and help create a plan and a design that fits the owners desires. They will be able to help decide what is really practical and also take the impractical ideas and find workable alternatives. For instance while it may not be feasible to rip out the ceiling and expose the beams it is probably possible to install fake log cabin ceiling beams on the exterior for decoration. Kitchen remodeling is a fantastic way to express individuality in a space where every visitor will see it. On the other hand if it is not done well it can be an embarrassment and a money pit. That is why it is best to hire a professional to help lay out a game plan.