One of the most overlooked elements of a kitchen renovation is the kitchen table and chairs. Questions homeowners need to ask themselves include do you plan on keeping the dining set you had before your kitchen was redone, do you plan on buying a new set, or do you have other plans such as built-in ...

If you have been dealing with a dark, frustrating kitchen, getting a new kitchen renovation is an opportunity to change all that. A new kitchen means new lighting that makes your kitchen brighter, safer, and more rewarding. Upgrading lighting is near the top of most homeowner's kitchen renovation...

One of the first questions many clients ask us prior to the start of their kitchen renovation project is whether or not they will be able to use it while work is going on. While it depends on the project, in most cases the answer is 'probably not'. The reason is that for most major kitchen upgrad...

When planning a kitchen renovation, many homeowners often overlook one of the most important elements of the redesign: The floor. It's easy to forget about the floor because it's not usually one of the "stars" of a kitchen makeover. New cabinets, appliances, and lighting take up most of the spotl...

When homeowners come to Mr. Kitchen seeking to redesign their kitchen, one of the most common requests is that we make their kitchen look bigger. The idea of bright, wide spaces appeals to people because they associate it with luxury and extravagance. While we can make your kitchen look any way y...

When most homeowners choose to update their kitchen, it's usually a top-to-bottom replacement job. First, the existing kitchen is ripped out to the bare studs. Then the new kitchen is built literally from the ground up. While there are a lot of elements that make up a kitchen renovation project, ...

If you are expected a tax return this year or have other money to invest, consider putting it into an investment that pays dividends every day for years to come: A kitchen renovation by Mr. Kitchen. Upgrading your kitchen can significantly increase the resale value of your home. But even if you a...

If you visited a social media site lately, you may have noticed that a lot of people like to make an event out of an unveiling. Videos that feature people's reactions to unboxing a newly delivered package are popular on sites like Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram. Even TV shows like "Extreme Home ...

How does natural light enter your kitchen? The answer to this question depends on two factors: Direction and size. The direction your home faces -- specifically, the exterior wall of your kitchen -- determines how much natural light flows into your kitchen if any. In the northern hemisphere, the ...

The biggest factor determining which new refrigerator, stove, microwave, or dishwasher you should choose for your new kitchen renovation isn't its color, features, or even its price. It's size. If you purchase an appliance that is too large, it's not going to fit into the allotted space. Get one ...