Your Trusted Contractor for Kitchen Remodeling
As I reflect upon the hundreds of kitchen remodeling consultations I have done, and the numerous kitchens we have remodeled, they all started with a phone call to book a visit. We believe that if we can get you to express what is wrong with yours, and then discover what you feel comfortable investing to fix it, the odds are good that we can make it happen.
The best solution is always one we come up with together. Your desired kitchen full of functionality and grace is what we can provide once we meet and figure a few things out. Here are a few things that will help us focus on what makes sense in your home.
How will you be using your Kitchen?
The lights of the kitchens of America are coming back on! This was the headline of a trade journal article while Levco was being established. The encouraging synopses was, despite our ever busier lives, convenience food is just not the same as a home-cooked meal. The investment of time in cooking and baking at home is worth it from a social and health perspective.
It is no mystery that cooking or baking will be a lot more enjoyable if we create a space and have the equipment conducive to this endeavor. Entertaining while you do your thing in the kitchen is better done with adequate elbow room.
The answers to these questions will help start the process of guiding you into a design that works.
- Are you an avid baker?
- Do you prefer to cook alone or with others?
- Are you a gas or electric person?
- What do you hate most about your current kitchen floor plan?
- What do you like least about your current countertop?
- Do you entertain often?
- How many people do you cook for regularly?
- Do your kids participate?
Design
Have a professional help design the space. What seems like your only option may be hiding some great opportunities. We work on paper to ensure a great outcome. Lauryn Smyth, an expert designer on my staff, can help you enjoy the process of decision-making.
We handle everything, down to the tiniest details like hiding your backsplash outlets just below your cabinets. Levco also specializes in Universal Design (that which is functional for people of all ages and abilities). We will share ideas and gladly incorporate any of our innovative features into your home.
Flow
Flow. It is not a good idea to get trapped in your kitchen anymore than it is good to have it a major thoroughfare. We are not reinventing the wheel here; some floor plans work great, others do not. Often removing or opening up a wall is amazingly transforming. We see this time and time again.
Colors & Textures
Colors and textures must complement each other. Sure, we make bold statements on occasion but clashing or confusing things in your presence causes emotional confusion just like feng shui promotes calm.
Plumbing Fixtures
Do you like to have super hot water at your fingertips? Do you need a soap dispenser? Perhaps a second sink, like a prep sink in an island, would be helpful? Would a pot filler faucet near the stove save you lugging pots back and forth?Just like everything else, a great sink and faucet can enhance your kitchen experience. There is a theme of ease of operation and cleaning that is coming forward. Sure the old standbys are available, but it is worth spending some showroom time here to see all your options.
Cabinets
There are more fancy gizmos than you can imagine for space saving, ease of operation, and access to your stuff. Our commitment to local cabinetry manufacturing encourages creativity and provides semi-custom work at a great price.Cabinet layout is king! New things are becoming available all the time. Quick turnaround of high quality cabinets is just what we have come to expect. Even things that you may not have thought of, like putting your dishwasher higher than on the floor to make the act of loading and unloading less of a chore, are possibilities in today’s kitchens.
Refacing
If your cabinets were built well in the first place, you may just want to reface. I have been a proponent of this but have not had the opportunity to do it until recently. The results are astonishing. How long they will last is unknown but the concept is in line with my sustainability philosophy.
