Kitchen and Bathroom remodeling makes a Home more Livable

by Art Gibb, freelance writer on behalf of of Elite Home Solutions ( 18-May-2012 )

The two most common home improvement projects that are requested by homeowners are first kitchen remodeling and second bathroom renovation.  For most people that additions and upgrades to their home are undertaken either as they first move into a home or a after they have been settled into their surroundings for a few years. On average most homeowners are ready for a change to their living space after about seven years. But instead of packing up their house and moving into another neighborhood a lot of people are looking at making changes to their existing property. By working with designers and contractors the individuals that are looking into remodeling Alpharetta GA homes are able to find all of the resources and appliances that are needed to make their residence more appealing and functional.

Often starting in the kitchen, remodeling of Alpharetta GA homes requires a contractor to tear out the cabinets and countertops in the kitchen to make room for the additional equipment that can be added to the house. For many projects the flooring and lighting fixtures are also removed from the property prior to the makeover. Depending on what type of adjustments are being made to the kitchen there may be a need to expand the service area of the house. In older homes the partition that separates the kitchen and dining or living room is removed to make space for a center island and other components of a modern kitchen. Dual convection ovens, a sub zero refrigerator and six burner cook top require the additional space that makes the kitchen more accessible. Storage space that is also more abundant after a remodel makes the food preparation area of the house more open and available to a family that gathers in the most used room in their home.

After completing a renovation of their kitchen that include all new appliances and the upgrades for plumbing, countertops and cabinetry many homeowners find that their master bathroom could use some upgrading. With updates that come from bathroom remodeling Alpharetta GA residents can make their master suite more comfortable and appealing as they continue to live in their house. With a steam shower or jetted roman tub adding to the luxury of their bathroom a number of people find that they are able to expand their bathroom and add the tiling and counters that match their newly renovated kitchen. By focusing on what they want in a new home and making the corrections and additions to their current home families that have the itch to move every seven to ten years can find that they are more comfortable in their current house as they bring in the design contractors that can help them to create their ideal living environment.

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