First Steps in a Remodel

Well, I didn't post last night because I was beat (an I watched American Idol).  I probably will post in the morning because I'm fresh and it's still dark outside (and raining).  Here are a few tips for the homeowner thinking about remodeling a kitchen.
1.  Use Google to search the internet for kitchen ideas.  Using the right search words will get you to the right spot and cut through the BS.  For and example:  type  "kitchen design photos" into your google search box. Hey do it right now in a new window!!!!   Look at the fourth entry: "

Image results for kitchen remodel photos

 "  or just click on this to get you there.  


You will see that there is 1,280,000 photos of kitchens to look at and if that is too general you can refine your search to "country kitchen remodel photos" or "modern kitchen remodel photos".  I think your getting the picture. Now this is the important part so pay attention:  Remember to bookmark the photos that have design elements you like or better yet, right click over the photo you want to save and click on "save image as", save it to a new folder in your documents that you can title "kitchen remodel ideas".  If you remember to do this then you can email them to your designer so he can get into your brain and put your ideas together and come up with an original design that has many of your favorite elements.  Sounds fun to me and saves tons of design time.  Time is money.  


Here are some photos of my little shop.   Time to go to work.  

I'll talk about hardware, wood and a budget tomorrow.