Kitchen Design: The Art of Renovation LIVE!

Below are the kitchen design and cabinet questions that Paul and Gerry answered from live viewers throughout this episode. Each question has a time stamp so you can easily find the answer to your renovation question. 

04:20 – What are the different types of kitchen layouts and how do I know which one is right for me?

06:50 – Where is the best place to put my microwave?

08:45 – How to minimize the clutter in your kitchen.

09:20 – How to design the right island for you.

11:00 – The different types of countertops (granite, quartz, laminate).

11:25 – How to make sure your range hood is the right size, height, and type for your space.

13:00 – Types of cabinet materials.

14:30 – Modern versus classic cuts of cabinet materials.

14:59 – Types of door cuts and materials along with their prices, pros, and cons (maple wood, panel, stain finish, MDF (medium density fibreboard) ).

18:05 – Giveaway announcement.

24:00 – Pull out cabinets.

27:00 – Glass doors.

29:10 – Where you put your kitchen appliances and how do you plan for appliance placement such as where to put your sink, stove, fridge, etc.

30:35 – Raised kitchen islands and other things to consider when designing your island (outlets, height, backsplash, storage).

33:00 – How to communicate with your contractor or designer to make sure you’re both on the same page and what you should be asking your contractor.

35:35 – Waterfall edge kitchen island.

36:25 – If my cabinet doors are peeling how do I know if I need to replace them or re finish them?

38:17 – How can I reface my kitchen and what is the cost of this? When is it better to do a complete renovation rather than a reface?

42:20 – How to automate my kitchen and plan for smart add ons (automatic sink, fridge).

44:40 – What is the weight capacity for my pantry drawers?

46:20 – Kitchen spacing. How do I plan my kitchen renovation to make sure I have enough space between my living room area and my island?

47:40 – Cabinet door styles (modern, transitional, or classic).

48:50 – Is thermofoil a good material for my kitchen cabinets?

53:30 – Is Contact Renovations still operating in light of COVID-19? What health and safety practices are you implementing so I can still plan my renovation?