When you remodel your home, you're likely to change the whole structure of some rooms, like the kitchen. You might find that your white goods simply do not fit into your new design, so will not only be lumbered with the expense of remodelling but also the expense of having to buy new appliances.

Kitchen countertops are usually the main focal point of any kitchen.  Their style, color and material composition make them natural eye catchers.  One way to incorporate the idea and practice of green living into the kitchen space, is to have kitchen countertops made from recycled materials.  There are different choices and styles to choose from when selecting a recycled composit

This is the fourth in a series of articles on what went right and wrong during our renovation. We've already discussed our bathroom, basement and family room renovations so see those too. You may be puzzled as to why we are even doing this. It's really simple. It's not often that your architect or interior designer is going to tell you what went wrong in their previous jobs, but lets face it, they learned from their mistakes and so have we. Hopefully these tips will help you get the best out of your kitchen remodeling project.

Initially, we planned to: 

1. Renovate our existing 12'x 13' kitchen.
2. Retain our 12' x 13' dining room.

 We ended up combining both rooms into a large kitchen with eating space. Take a look.