When Shopping For A New Kitchen, Make An Educated Purchase.....
It’s A Big Investment
Top 10 Tips
- Define needs vs. wishes prior to shopping.
- Design with space efficiency in mind.
- Look for high quality, long lasting construction:
- Get 2 or 3 estimates.
- Ask for extras/wish list items to be priced as options.
- Compare like wood species and styles. (apples to apples)
- Don't be afraid to ask questions - warranty? Payment options? Cabinet hardware
needed?
- Communicate your time requirements and make sure the company can meet them.
- Ask for references.
- Make sure the company is licensed and insured.
Expert Kitchen Design Tips:
- Complimentary Styling to Existing Decor
- Allow Sufficient Walk Way Clearances
- Allow for Appliance Door Clearances
- Dishwasher Height and Location
- Maximize Efficiency and Functionality
- Maximize Storage
- Smaller Kitchens Use Lighter Cabinets and Wall Colors
- Compliment Lighting and Ceiling Height
- Allow for Recepticle Locations
- Know Your Budget and Stick to It
Countertop Tips:
Laminate Tops – Particle board with plastic shell
- Good for limited wear areas (laundry rooms) and limited budgets
- Hundreds of colors and designs, several edge detail options for different
looks
- Sensitive to water, scratching, chipping, heat and stains
Solid Surface Tops – Solid petroleum (plastic)
based product
- Medium price range
- Variety of colors and designs
- Several edge detail options
- Resistant to water
- Sensitive to heat, scratching and chipping
- Low maintenance
- Chips, stains and scratches are usually repairable
Manufactured Stone
- Made from Quartz
- No-maintenance
- Resistant to stains, water, scratching, chipping and heat
- Several edge detail options and limited colors
- Medium-high price range
Granite - Natural Porous Stone
- Variety of unique characteristics and colors
- Higher price range
- Resistant to water, scratching, chipping and heat
- Several edge detail options
- Regular sealing maintenance required
- Can absorb stains or bacteria
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Prescott – TriCity Showroom
Address: 550 North Sixth Street Prescott, AZ 86301
Phone: (928) 445-1127 Fax: (928) 445-1417
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Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturdays by appointment.
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Flagstaff
Showroom
Address: 2109 North Fourth Street Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Phone: (928) 527-9898
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