How to Achieve That Wow Factor in Your Kitchen

Homeowners tackle a total remodeling of their kitchen because the appliances are on their last leg or the cabinetry is ancient. When remodeling a kitchen, most clients want to achieve a "wow factor." For my client with a 1920s historic home the "ooh-ah" was a beautiful island with baluster details. Perhaps the "wow factor" for you is a custom glass tile backsplash where you choose the colors of the tile. Perhaps you do want that six-burner range because with the economy such as it is you eat in rather than going to the restaurant or perhaps you are a gourmet cook. Maybe your "wow factor" are "work zones" that actually function for a two-person kitchen.

However, you don't have to totally remodel a kitchen to obtain the "wow factor." A possible "wow factor" is the incorporation of unique accessories such as an architectural salvage mantel as seen above. Perhaps updating the lighting by adding LED undercabinet lights will give your kitchen a whole new perspective. How about reworking an existing island with new cabinetry that contrasts with the kitchen and incorporate the latest in technology with a Sharp microwave drawer. What about adding zing with a backsplash of wallpaper to add a new dimension to your kitchen. If you crave a gourmet kitchen but just can't do a whole remodel, replace the electric range with a gas range.

So you see there are numerous ways to add a "wow factor" to your kitchen. What budget friendly change would add a "wow factor" to your kitchen?