Awesome, you are starting your journey towards a “new” kitchen! Are you wondering what to choose first, the cabinet finish or the counter top color? What is the standard order when designing a kitchen? I have clients ask me this all the time. Well, in a “standard” kitchen, I am sure there is a definite answer to that question. But, this is YOUR kitchen.

My answer is quite simple:

      Which one do you see more when you dream about your new kitchen?
Which one draws your attention more when you are looking at other kitchens?
Do you see the countertop or the cabinets first?

Last thought:

      Which one in your existing kitchen gets you dreaming about your “new” kitchen?

Most likely, that’s the one that will be chosen first! Of course, there are many other factors that come into play. You might even change your mind a couple of times before you are finished. Start with your gut (how fitting for a kitchen, huh?).

You might be taken back by getting that answer from a professional kitchen designer. After all, this is not only a very big job, but it is also one that you want done the right way. Never mind, one that you will have to live in everyday for a long time. EXACTLY! So make it one that you will want to live in too.

I want to share a secret with you. Even though designing kitchens is what I do everyday, I am not happy in my existing kitchen! There isn’t just one thing in it that gets me dreaming, it’s everything! BUT there is no doubt in my mind that I know I want hickory cabinets. It’s the countertop that I am still undecided on. I will keep looking and just like you, I’ll know it when I see it.

Remember, start with your gut. If you’re not sure what you like, don’t worry, your gut will tell you when you see it!

This entry was posted in Kitchen Design on April 25, 2013 by THblog.