Organization is Key to a Happy Holiday
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Hosting holiday gatherings should be a time of joy and celebration, focused on spending quality time with your guests and not on cleaning, organizing or worrying about meal preparations. Remodeling your kitchen with a walk-in pantry is a great way to ensure your gatherings focus on the important things this holiday season.
According to a recent U.S. Houzz Kitchen Trends Study, pantries are a popular feature to focus on in the kitchen, from built-in cabinetry (with 41 percent adding this item to their remodels), reach-in pantry closets (17 percent) and creating walk-in pantries (10 percent).
Source: U.S. Houzz Kitchen Trends Study
A recent article on Decorated Life detailed this growing trend of smart, easy-access, functional kitchen pantries that are being added to existing spaces, expanded or custom built. When deciding the design of a walk-in pantry, features to consider include: function and storage, appliance and electronic storage, prep areas, sinks, refrigerators and overall style to maintain consistency with the rest of the kitchen layout.
Walk-in pantries are back…in a big way! Not only do they assist in storing and organizing food, china and glassware, but many homeowners are also finding them to be a more convenient place to store small appliances and beverage refrigerators. Some trending large pantries even have sinks installed. Add a toaster and a few other small appliances, and you can also create the perfect spot for a morning coffee-tea-bagel station.
When it comes to hosting festivities, walk-in pantries keep your countertops clean and clear as everyone gathers in the kitchen (as they always do). Enjoy the organization and the time spent with your guests this holiday season.
Need some ideas for your walk-in pantry? View this photo flip on Houzz »
Then, schedule a free consultation with our team to start your kitchen remodel in time for the holidays.
It’s a well-known fact that families often end up gathering in the kitchen during the holidays. For the Dodds, their kitchen has always been a cook-style kitchen, as they are constantly entertaining guests.
Any kitchen has to complete a number of tasks on a daily basis, so the following updates were made in this particular remodel to keep kitchen functionality high:
Any of these updates can be installed in your dream kitchen as well, so long as the floor plan allows it! The key takeaway in any kitchen remodel: form follows function. We design kitchens in a way that assures it offers functionality, while still aesthetically entertaining and hosting guests.
No matter what your kitchen dreams and plans are, work with your contractor to identify the specific goals of the remodel. These goals should drive what appliances and cabinets are selected, and where they are placed in the kitchen.
Ready to make your dream kitchen a reality? Wineteer Construction is your go-to remodeler in the Kansas City area, offering clients remodels that are always “Planned Right. Priced Right. Done Right.”
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A 2017 Houzz & Home study found that the living/family room is the go-to remodel with the most time and resources allocated toward the project with the master bedroom following after.
The study also shared the top renovation triggers for first-time home buyers, repeat home buyers and long-term owners. First-time home buyers and repeat home buyers – an astounding 86 percent on average – both wanted to customize their new home, while the majority of long-term owners waited to have the time and/or finances to complete the remodel.
At Wineteer Construction, we listen to our clients and provide constructive feedback based off years of experience. We make the whole process as seamless as possible through proper planning, budgeting and scheduling.
The same Houzz study discussed the top challenges for homeowners going through remodels, from staying on budget to planning for the unexpected and more.
Clients who work with Wineteer Construction will receive superb customer service and constant communication. Our online portal allows clients to see every step of the project and manage any change orders for when the unexpected occurs.
If you have ideas for a remodel in mind and want assistance in putting your ideas to paper, connect with us! Wineteer Construction offers free consultations to discuss remodeling ideas.
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See why people have been choosing Wineteer Construction to remodel their homes in the Kansas City area for the past 30 years. Contact us today and obtain your dream home.
Next Tuesday, November 21, join us on KC Live as we visit a client’s kitchen and discuss new appliances for home remodeling. The show will take place at 10 a.m. CT. Click here next Tuesday to watch the live segment!
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Thanksgiving is a time to surround yourself with loved ones while sharing your appreciation for the many blessings and opportunities that have come from the past year. To ensure your Thanksgiving starts with the heart and offers a warm, welcoming holiday gathering for friends, family and others, take these tips into account:
Typically, Thanksgiving consists of many delectable dishes that can be prepared a day or two before the holiday. Even if this isn’t the case for your upcoming menu, think about washing, cutting and prepping the fruits, vegetables, etc. to save you a lot of time in the kitchen on Thanksgiving Day. The less attention you need to put to cooking, the more attention you can put to your loved ones.
Place appetizers in the living room, and create a drink station near the butler’s pantry or just outside of the kitchen for easy access for guests. The kitchen is the heart of the home where people typically gather, and the less people need to access certain areas – like the fridge, pantry or freezer – the more space and freedom you’ll have in your kitchen while cooking.
You should be able to have your kitchen laid out the exact way that works best for you. Remodels that focus on customization are currently trending, with about 86 percent of first-time home buyers and repeat home buyers reporting this as their reason to renovate (Houzz). Imagine what your ideal kitchen would look like.
Check out our gallery for kitchen ideas.
Wineteer Construction is a family-owned business that focuses on beautiful design, high-quality products and skilled craftsmanship. When you decide to update your home with Wineteer Construction, we will ensure your satisfaction by communicating efficiently, keeping you in your home and in the rooms being remodeled, and always guaranteeing your projects are “Planned Right. Priced Right. Done Right.”
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Happy Halloween! Some might agree that Halloween is the kick-starter to the holiday season, with a lot of traffic in and around the home and homemade goodies overflowing the kitchen! If you’re the chef of the household, or even the sous chef that just likes to pick at the food being made, then you understand the importance of an open floor plan in a kitchen, ample food and utensil storage and up-to-date, reliable appliances.
With holiday season starting, consider treating yourself to a new kitchen, where you can make your sweets and holiday meals easily, with more cooking room, more food storage, more lighting and any other updates your kitchen could use!
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There are no tricks when you choose to work with Wineteer Construction! We will ensure your projects are “Planned Right. Priced Right. Done Right,” keeping you in the loop every step of the project and allowing you to use your space during the renovations. Learn more about our project coordinating expertise in our blog.
Say R.I.P. to your outdated kitchen and contact us to schedule a free consultation!
We’ve already learned from the 2017 Hanley Wood Cost v. Value Report that kitchen remodeling is worth your investment, with about 65 percent of the costs recouped. Even still, you might have hesitations on starting a project for various reasons. We want to take a moment to relieve those hesitations for you and help you create the kitchen you’ve always dreamed of.
A recent 2017 Houzz & Home study found that the following are the top three renovation challenges for a kitchen remodel:
Other major hesitations you might encounter with kitchen remodels are time considerations and finances. Houzz reports that the top renovation triggers of 2017 include “Waited to have the time” (37 percent) and “Waited to have the finances” (36 percent).
At Wineteer Construction, we promise to deliver precise planning, pricing and execution for your remodeling projects. That means that as your industry experts, we will work to keep you within your budget, while finding the perfect sub-contractors, vendors and materials you desire and need.
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In another 2017 U.S. Houzz Kitchen Trends Study, research found that creating great rooms by opening up the kitchen to nearby rooms is very popular, with just over half of those surveyed indicating this as their reason for renovating. At the same time, 20 percent say they remodeled their kitchen and replaced doors and/or windows to have better views or access to the outdoors.
Ready to start planning your kitchen remodel? Whatever are your goals for a kitchen remodel, consider the following:
Smart Floor Plans – Think custom cabinets with efficient storage, refrigerators placed for maximum walking and working space and open shelves not only for easy access but also for a more stylish look.
Simple Color Splash – While white and grey kitchens offer a clean and modern look, 2017 trends have included just a splash of color to this universal design, with one accent wall of blue, green or other jewel tones to add personality to the room.
We can’t wait to hear from you and help you discover your dream home. Contact us for more information and schedule a free consultation!
The appliances are officially installed, and we are closer to the completion of our major kitchen remodel in Brookside! Check out the photos below to see how this project is coming together!
Roth Living, a company devoted to delivering innovative, luxury appliances to homeowners, allowed our clients to choose between a wide array of appliances. Learn more about Roth Living and view more of their products here >
Our clients were very pleased to work with the Roth Living representatives, as they shared their product knowledge and assisted in matching the right appliances with our clients’ specific needs. For this remodel, our clients chose a built-in Sub-Zero refrigeration and Wolf Appliances to complete their kitchen.
To experience home remodeling right, contact Wineteer Construction. Not only will we transform your house into your dream home with great sub-contractors and outside vendors to provide the perfect products for your home, but we will also ensure everything is “Planned Right. Priced Right. Done Right.”
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The cabinets in our major kitchen remodel in Brookside have been installed! In order to retain a custom counter top for the client, we retrofit a portion of the original countertop. Below are a couple photos of the custom designed cabinetry that combines functionality as one ages in place, with beautiful design.
Check out our gallery for other remodeling projects, and contact us to schedule a free consultation!
