If you are considering a home renovation, it’s important to embrace new styles and be well updated with new interior designs, kitchen designs and new products trends on the market.  When remodeling for your personal needs and preferences, a proper consultation can include an expert architectural engineer. Recently, custom cabinets that span all the way to the ceiling are one of the newest favorite things in the kitchen renovation world. It not only gives the space a fresh and luxurious look, it also utilizes wasted areas and makes the kitchen appear more spacious.   Electronic appliances can also be infused into the design such as a double wall oven, coffee station and much more. Cabinets that reach the ceiling gives more opportunity to securely store seasonal or treasured items. They are exceptionally functional, giving more storage space to assist with keeping the kitchen organized and less cluttered. However, a kitchen renovation or custom home build is not a “one size fits all” process. Certain factors need to be considered before remodeling a space.

Design Preference

Before starting a renovation, it is advised to determine the allowable space and designed to size.  Renovations involve lots of capital and therefore an impulsive decision can be extremely costly if another change is required.  If your priority is functionality and a the aesthetically pleasing appearance with cabinets spanning to the ceiling, it is important to be aware that the highest upper cabinets may not be easily accessible. They will however, be beneficial in storing things that are not frequently required. 

Ceiling Height

The height of the ceiling is one of the most essential factors to be considered while remodeling the design if considering ceiling height cabinets.  A professional interior designer will able to assist you to make an informative and suitable decision. For example, a ceiling height of 8 to 10 feet can likely order readymade cabinets to reduce costs, in different styles as per the client’s needs and style. If the height of the ceiling is 10 feet or more or not uniform though, you may benefit more with customized cabinets which will be an exact and proper fit to the space. 

Ceiling Details

 While pursuing kitchen renovations or custom home builds, one must pay attention to the design of the ceilings. If the ceilings are vaulted, sloped or have beams, the probability of ceiling height cabinets may not be feasible. An interior designer may be able to offer a solution to install ceiling height cabinets for unusual ceilings. If it’s considered to be too difficult to make visually attractive or made to fit, your choice might be a conventional style and height cabinet. 

Budget

Now comes the most important factors in the budget! Installing new cabinets can be quite expensive. If budget is not an issue, go for what your heart desires. If it is, consult an architectural engineer who will assist and provide you with the best alternative to achieve your wanted design without exceeding your budget

Whether you live in Calgary, Canmore, Banff, Edmonton or surrounding areas our experienced team of home renovation specialists at Kay2 Contracting can help you design your kitchen and cabinets with ease. For all your kitchen renovation requirement, call us today and start your home remodeling journey!