Spring Kitchen Remodel Ideas

For many homeowners, spring is a great time to work on home improvements, including remodeling projects. Between the ideal weather, springtime deals, and the desire to enjoy new renovations with friends and family during the summer, this is the perfect season to kick off a kitchen remodel.

5 remodeling ideas for your spring kitchen renovation

Budget or no budget, small space or large, these kitchen remodeling ideas won’t disappoint. You can complete these improvement projects in a variety of ways, making it easy to tailor them to your specific needs and home.

1. Upgrade hardware

Updating kitchen hardware such as cabinet handles, cabinet hinges, drawer pulls, knobs, sink fixtures, and more makes all the difference. This simple and affordable remodeling project is an easy way to improve your kitchen design this spring.

2. Install new kitchen countertops

Installing new countertops is typically a pricier kitchen renovation, but it’s well worth the overall investment for your house. Even if everything else in your kitchen is new, old countertops can make the space look outdated. Kitchen countertop remodels vary greatly in price based on the material you choose. Some frequently used materials that we recommend include granite, quartz, and laminate.

3. Update kitchen cabinets

Updating cabinetry is a surefire way to modernize your kitchen design. Whether you decide to install new cabinets entirely or refurbish the ones you already have, this renovation can be completed affordably. Remember, adding new pulls can change everything! It all depends on the materials and styles you choose.

4. Add open shelving

Open shelving is a popular kitchen renovation these days. While it brings a modern flare to the space, it also adds easy access to storage, which can be extremely beneficial for cooking, cleaning, and décor. Open shelving also gives you lots of design and styling choices, which can be a fun home improvement project for the spring.

5. Redo kitchen flooring

Though redoing flooring is one of the major kitchen renovations, it’s a project that increases the value of homes. Again, the material will have a big impact on cost, so you can tailor your decisions to your budget. Some of the materials we most frequently recommend to homeowners include tile, stone, luxury vinyl planks/luxury vinyl tiles (LVP/LVT), and hardwood.

Ready to embark on a kitchen remodel this spring?

At DBI Kitchen and Bath, we’re dedicated to helping our customers get the kitchen of their dreams. Our goal is to help you every step along the way, so you get exactly what you want. Give us a call or stop by one of our showrooms so we can get started this spring!

dream kitchen exercise.

One of the many benefits of a home is that the kitchen can be perfectly tailored to support how you cook and entertain. A first step to getting that result can be this dream kitchen exercise.

When doing this exercise, forget about preconceived notions like the “work triangle,” a concept that dates to the 1940s and defines placement of the range, sink and refrigerator. The work triangle assumes just a single cook.  Nowadays, custom homebuyers want kitchens big enough for multiple cooks that double as gathering spaces.

imagine a meal.

That being said, one must think through exactly how the kitchen needs to work for this dream kitchen exercise. Some designers suggest imagining the steps needed to prepare a meal—a fun activity you can do alone or with your other half.

That imaginary meal can be as elaborate as you want, but something as simple as spaghetti can help clarify what works for you. Where are the most convenient locations for pots, knives and spices? What steps will you take to prepare the meal and get it on the table?

This exercise will help you visualize the best places for just about everything. If one cook will be making sauce while another chops vegetables, you’ll want a layout that keeps you from crowding one another while working together efficiently. The exercise can even get you thinking about specific details: for instance, if one person is 6’2″ and the other 5’3″, you might decide on two different counter heights.

There’s no need to sweat over triangles, but it can be helpful to think in terms of zones. An efficient kitchen will have zones for wet work, socializing, cooking and food storage.

Wet zone: Decisions here include the dishwasher location and the sink type. If the dishwasher will be next to the sink, putting it on the left will be easier for a right-handed person and on the right for a left-handed person. (Most righties hold a plate with their left hand while scraping or rinsing it with their right; they can then put the plate in the dishwasher without twisting or turning.)

As for the sink, a double basin is the most typical. However, a deep single bowl is becoming a popular choice as well! A good design tip: a sink with the drain at the back will leave more usable space in the cabinet below.

Social zone:

If your kitchen will have an island, don’t put a sink on it. Instead, reserve the island for seating and entertaining. This is also a popular spot for a cooktop, as it lets the chef talk with guests or family members. Good task lighting is essential, and the space below the counter is perfect for a cookbook shelf.

Cooking zone:

It’s fine to put wall ovens and cooktops on opposite ends of the kitchen, but you want to store cookware close to where it will be used—for instance, baking pans near the oven and large pots near the cooktop. Remember that while cabinets offer more storage volume, drawers are more accessible.

Food zone:

Think about making the refrigerator and pantry easily accessible (and viewable) from the food prep area. The ability to see the contents of the pantry and fridge while standing in one place will reduce the time you spend hunting for ingredients.

It’s a good idea to do this dream kitchen exercise evaluating how you’ll use the space before worrying about things like cabinet styles and colors. That’s the best way to get a kitchen that’s beautiful and functional.