Before you even draw up a new kitchen design, you are going to want to talk over with your significant other what aspects of the kitchen you have now that you would like to change. This applies to everyone, no matter if you live in MD where I do, or on the west coast. By discussing these things ahead of time, your design process will proceed a lot more efficiently and the designer that you choose will have a better understanding of what it is you want in your remodel.

So, let us take a look at some of the design features that you might choose to make different in your new room.

The first thing that comes to mind is the layout of the appliances. Do they form the work triangle that is usually incorporated into kitchens. If they do, is there a certain appliance that you would like to add or increase the size, such as adding a dishwasher, disposal, over the range microwave or including a larger refrigerator.

Are there certain cabinets that you want to include in the new kitchen design, such as a tall pantry cabinet, a lazy- susan cabinet, or maybe a refrigerator cabinet that extends out to meet the front of the refrigerator. Are the wall cabinets that you have now tall enough or do you want cabinets that will reach to the ceiling of the room.

What about removing a wall to open up the room to the other areas of your house. This is one of the hottest trends right now and will create an overall entertaining environment within your home.

Countertops are another aspect of the kitchen design that you will need to discuss. If you have small children, is it really going to be practical to have granite installed instead of a laminate or solid surface such as Corian installed. Granite will scratch easily and the abuse that it could take with small children will leave you frustrated.

Flooring is another aspect of the kitchen design that needs to be discussed. If you are intending to replace the old floor, the new one should be installed before any cabinetry is installed. This is something that needs to be relayed to your designer before any renovation begins.

Are there any custom custom cabinets that you might want to consider for your new room. Maybe a custom island cabinet that will stand out and be a feature piece of the room. Maybe some of the wall cabinets or base cabinets will be larger than the others, creating a more custom look to the new room. Stain colors and door styles are one of the most important aspects of the kitchen design that you will need to decide on before you get really serious about the remodel.

These are just some of the ideas that you might want to go over before venturing out to find a designer that will incorporate all of your wants and desires for your new remodeling project.