What is the role of a qualified kitchen designer?

When you are starting a kitchen remodeling project, it is essential to hire the right team. Your kitchen designer is a professional who specializes in creating high-end, customized kitchen spaces. Your kitchen designer will work closely with you to understand your unique needs and preferences and will create a functional, beautiful, and luxurious design.

How long does a kitchen remodeling project typically take?

The duration of a kitchen remodeling project depends on the project’s size and the complexity of the design. On average, a kitchen remodel can take anywhere from one to three months. Your kitchen designer will factor in the demolition, construction, custom cabinet installation, etc., giving you a more accurate estimate.

What are the benefits of custom kitchen cabinets?

Custom kitchen cabinets are made with high-quality materials and extremely durable finishes.

What is the difference between a kitchen renovation and a kitchen remodel?

Kitchen renovations and kitchen remodeling both transform the look and feel of your space, but they have different processes. A kitchen renovation typically involves cosmetic updates to the existing kitchen, such as replacing countertops, backsplash, or appliances. A kitchen remodel involves more extensive changes, such as altering the layout, replacing cabinets, or upgrading plumbing and electrical systems.

What is Mouser Cabinetry?

Mouser Cabinetry is a renowned brand known for its high-quality, durable, custom-made cabinets. They offer an array of styles, finishes, and customization options for various design preferences. Whether you are updating your kitchen or bathroom, they will be an excellent addition to your space.

Pets & Your Remodeling Project

August 26, 2020

When it comes to remodeling your house, should you adjust the design to accommodate your pets? Pets can start to acquire a lot of things and in order to help make your home more functional and less cluttered, adding in some simple design changes can help. At Front Row Kitchens, serving the Norwalk, Westport, Fairfield, and Stamford, CT areas, we always include our furry friends in the remodeling process. From choosing convenient storage locations to having a quiet place in the house to rest, we treat your pets just like family and include them in every remodel.

There are a variety of accommodations to your remodeling designs that you could make in order to help your home function smoother including:

Storage - Pets are just like children and therefore may begin to acquire a lot of things including bags of food, cages, litter boxes, leashes, toys, and more. Most of the time, the larger the pet, the more space their stuff takes up in your home. If you are thinking of kitchen remodeling plans, consider making a convenient solution to storing your pet's belongings. This could include:

adding extra cabinets or pull-outs to store their food and treats
creating a concealed cabinet for their litter box
turning a side table into a dog crate
add cabinets to a mudroom to store pet's belongings

Feeding - Having a dedicated space for your pet's food and water bowls helps provide them with routine and allows them to learn where their eating space is. Having dishes in the middle of your kitchen is not a great idea as kids may get to them or people may trip over them and no one wants to frequently be cleaning up water and kibble. Find an out of the way location where your pet can eat peacefully. If you have multiple pets, consider different eating areas, especially for those with food aggression. Also, consider adding a higher space for cats to eat to prevent your dog from getting at their food. This may include:

adding a toe kick food dish
creating a space to eat in a mudroom or corner of the kitchen
adding an eating area higher on a counter in a mudroom or laundry room

Containment - When it comes to planning a remodel, you might want to consider where your furry friend sleeps or hangs out while you are not home. Do they have free range of your home? Would you like to add a contained area for them to use? A mudroom is a great area for your pet to hang out, but you could also add a built-in gate throughout your home to section off areas. You could also create a built-in dog crate to eliminate a dog cage from sitting in the middle of your kitchen or hallway.

Flooring - We can also help you pick out the best materials especially when it comes to flooring. If you have pets, you may want to choose flooring with a great deal of strength to prevent scratch marks and more.

Bath - Instead of using your own bath to wash your dog, consider adding a dog bath to your mudroom or laundry room to assist in cleaning the dog before it enters your house.

Rely On Us

At Front Row Kitchens, we love our pets and they are family! When you are thinking of remodeling your home and want to incorporate ideas to declutter your pet's belongings, rely on us to help you create a plan that works for you, your family, and your furry friends! We have years of experience helping clients in the Norwalk, Westport, Fairfield, and Stamford, CT areas. Our modern kitchen designers and luxury bathroom designers are excited to begin your projects. Call today or stop into our kitchen showroom!