Neal's Home Remodeling and Design Blog

Wherever there is cabinetry in your home, there’s most likely also a countertop. Countertops perform the necessary function of providing a usable surface in the kitchen, bath, or other space, but also become a key component of the overall design of the space. There are many materials, styles, and other considerations when it comes to the counters you use in your home projects. We spoke with Neal’s Designer Lauren Donges to get her insights on what makes for a great countertop in any design.

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There are several rooms in the home where countertops play a key role. Kitchens and bathrooms, laundry rooms, home offices, and bars (just to name a few) all utilize this design feature to accomplish their functions. If you're remodeling your home and will be adding or changing your counter surfaces, then you'll likely be faced with an important question: what material will your new countertop be? There are several types of counter products on the market, but if you're unsure about the most common options, read on.

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Have you ever wished for a second kitchen to store items you use for entertaining along with extra appliances and a sink for preparing food? If you’re planning a basement remodel, you may find the extra space you need.  When designing a lower level living space, think of a basement kitchen, kitchenette or bar area the same way you would if you were remodeling the primary kitchen of a home. Here are seven design considerations for creating an attractive and functional second kitchen in your home.

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Most kitchen remodels rely on changes to any combination of the five most impactful elements within the kitchen. Updates, large or small, to any one of these areas offers the potential to refresh the kitchen, making it good-to-go for the next ten years or more. Whether you're making changes to these items as part of a larger kitchen renovation in which you are also changing the floor plan, or you're looking to make the space a bit more up-to-date without going into full-blown construction, these are the five changes that will go a long way in your new space.

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