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Think Big
Pby Clay Cox
           lanning on remodeling your kitchen? Here’s some advice.                 Next step is to make an appointment
           Think big!                                                           with a design professional. Bring
           Chances are you have been “thinking” of this for a long              your “Think Big” package with you to
time and have waited until the time is right for this big event which           review your desires. From this point
should be enjoyable. Moving in to the planning stages is the time to            the discussion will evolve into what
consider your dreams so why wouldn’t you think big?                             can or cannot be done. A large factor
                                                                                is the home you own; a condo, villa or
    To utilize the “Think Big” philosophy, begin by listing everything          a single family. If there are restrictions
you have perceived to be important in the kitchen, for both                     it will include the type of changes that
                                                                                can be incorporated into your design
                                                        functionality and       (footprint).
                                                        beauty. Be specific
                                                        as to the type of          Determining a budget is the next
                                                        cabinetry, appliances,  necessary step. Although you may have
                                                        backsplash,             to make some concessions, working with
                                                        countertops, and        a great designer will still be able to achieve the look you want. By
                                                        the always amazing      providing the “Think Big” list they will know what you are aiming
                                                        decorative hardware.    for. This will assure you that the end result will be fantastic!

                                                            Also take in to        So “Think Big.” You will be pleasantly surprised at how well this
                                                        consideration the       works.
                                                        “footprint” of your
kitchen and if you would like to see changes. Don’t think about the                Enjoy your remodel,
cost at this point. Just be sure that you specify exactly what you want.           Clay Cox
The product choices should be your choices and not determined by                   Please E-mail Clay with your questions or comments at
your budget. Not now anyway.                                                       clay@kitchensbyclay.com

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