Sometimes, a little bit of inspiration is all that stands between you and a well-designed kitchen. If you are looking for some, read on as DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Central Texas looks at the best sources of inspiration for your kitchen remodel.
Magazines
Printed publications may not be as popular as they used to be, but they’re still around. Many homeowners prefer thumbing through home renovation magazines when looking for remodeling and landscaping ideas. You can bring magazines anywhere, they don’t require batteries, and you can clip reference photos and collect them in a journal or notebook. In addition to photos of finished kitchens, magazines also have articles containing tips and how-tos.
Websites
While the internet can be a good source of inspiration for your home remodel, finding reliable sources can take some work — not all of the content that you find online is vetted and properly researched. Contractor and remodeler blogs, like what you’re reading right now, are written by the contractors themselves or by knowledgeable content creators. There are also websites like Houzz and Angi (formerly Angie’s List) that feature content entirely dedicated to home improvements, including resources that can be useful when you ultimately decide to take the next step with your kitchen remodeling plans.
You can also collect photos from a wide variety of sources — online galleries and social media, among others — and save them to websites like Pinterest or your choice of cloud-based photo storage. You can also save them in a folder on your phone or computer for later reference.
Remodeling Shows
Home remodeling shows have been on television for decades and still retain a large audience today. Many of these shows cater to specific interests like house makeovers, home repairs, and exterior remodeling — along with interior remodeling and tours of finished kitchens. In addition to regular and cable TV, short-form videos that feature instructions, in-progress projects, and virtual tours of finished kitchens can also be found on sites like YouTube and Vimeo.
Other People’s Homes
If you need a quick jolt of inspiration, your friends and family — particularly those who had just had their kitchen renovated — are the best sources. You may get an in-person look at their kitchens and how certain features work, as well as tips and advice on how the kitchen remodeling process works and how to get the best results.
Let’s Start a Conversation!
There’s one more resource that you should look into: your local remodeling consultant. We at DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Central Texas offer a wide range of professional remodeling services, including bath and kitchen renovation. To get started with a no-obligation consultation, call us at (254) 523-6699, or contact us online! We serve homeowners in Waco, Gatesville, Whitney, and Lorena. We also serve China Spring, Woodway, Hillsboro, Hewitt, Groesbeck, Robinson, West, McGregor, and Crawford.
