- By GC Home Improvement
- In Build, Kitchen Renovations, Kitchen Remodeling, Design, Painting, Renovation
Is it possible to keep some or all of my current appliances during a kitchen remodel?
A well-designed kitchen remodel does not demand the replacement of all appliances. The key is to apply a few design strategies to your appliance selection and appliance installation.
‘What appliances do I need to replace during a kitchen remodel?’
is a question we frequently get from clients.
The answer is that it is entirely up to you. It’s not necessary to replace all or any of your kitchen appliances. You might wish to save your refrigerator or dishwasher, for example. That’s entirely possible.
But, it does take a little bit of extra consideration to make sure your remodel looks beautiful and polished.
4 Tips & Insights for Keeping Your Appliances During Your Kitchen Remodel
1. Coordinate Materials & Colors
- To help all of your appliances go together visually, we like to coordinate the materials and colors being used. Typically, this means sticking with either a stainless or black finish.
- Another color that has become popular is slate. Slate is kind of a darker graphite color. If you can’t match the color of your appliances perfectly, think about staying in the same color family.
2. Consider Fully Integrate Appliances
- When you fully integrate your appliance, you place a cabinet panel on the front of the appliance. This makes your appliance blend in with your cabinetry, eliminating the worry of, “Will your saved oven match your new refrigerator?”
- Does a fully integrated appliance stick out from the cabinets? Nope! At least, not if you’re working with a skilled contractor. During the appliance installation process, any integrated appliance will be placed so the cabinet front is flush with the rest of your new cabinetry.
3. Pick Handles in the Same Design Family
- Handles may seem like a silly detail. They aren’t. The handle of an appliance is the most prominent feature.
- Pairing an ultra-industrial refrigerator handle with a sleek modern stove handle is visually jarring. This is why whenever we work with a customer who wants to save an appliance, we always recommend the new appliances have handles in the same design family.
- This simple detail can really make a difference in creating a cohesive look.
4. “What if I want to keep all of my appliances during my kitchen remodel?”
- If you have a matching set of kitchen appliances you are happy with and wish to keep, that’s a relatively easy design move. This allows us to focus on picking cabinets that will work with your appliances.
- This is also the most affordable option. Because while the appliance selection process can be fun, it can also take a big chunk of your remodeling budget. By saving your old appliances, you can save on the overall cost of your remodel or invest more in other areas, like an elegant backsplash or new flooring.
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CONCLUSION
Renovation is an opportunity for you to get creative, choosing colors and design elements that reflect your style and personality. Rather than let anxiety take over, you can trust GC Home Improvement experienced design professionals to consult you about some simple tips, tricks, and things to avoid as you choose style for your kitchen remodeling project. We invite you to take a look at some of our previous work (Clik Here) to get inspired and let’s get started on the kitchen or bathroom renovation of your dreams.
