Ideas for Kitchen Appliances, Countertops and Flooring
Interior designer Nadia Geller explains how to choose appliances, countertops and flooring for your kitchen in this video:
Start researching by looking through magazines and design books. Take photos of kitchens you like and ask questions of your friends. Keep everything together in a binder for easy reference.
Use a free online program like homestyler.com to simplify the design process. Start by entering your kitchen’s dimensions and placing the cabinets according to your current floor plan. Experiment with different combinations of features. Here are some options:
- Flooring: tile, wood, laminate, concrete
- Countertops: manmade, stone, tile
- Appliances: standard, chef, commercial grade
Examine a variety of flooring and countertop styles. Take stock of your daily and occasional kitchen needs when choosing appliances. Make sure fixtures look good and function well.
Save your designs online so you can come back to them later or share them and get ideas and feedback from friends.
