Kitchen Design Tips: Announcement

Wo-Built's Kitchen Design Tips Series

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One of the biggest selling features for a home is the kitchen. If yours is looking a bit tired and dated, Wo-Built can help you with ideas for updating your kitchen with a more efficient and fresher design. In the next few weeks, look for our tips on kitchen remodeling to help you get the kitchen of your dreams!

Lonya is the staff writer for Wo-Built Inc.

links:
Wo-Built Inc.: Renovation Design Tips: Tip 1: Know Your Zoning and By-laws
Wo-Built Inc.: Renovation Design Tips: Tip 2: Design Time
Wo-Built Inc.: Renovation Design Tips: Tip 3: Professionals Involved in the Design
homerenovationguide.com: Wo-Built - Toronto General Contractors - Toronto - Remodeling and Repair - Design Build - Home Renovation
Construct Canada 2008 - Canada's Largest Building Design and Construction Show: December 3 - 5, 2008, Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building
dmoz.org: Open Directory - Business: Construction and Maintenance: Design: Kitchen and Bath

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Kitchen Design Tips: Why to Remodel

Wo-Built's Kitchen Design Tips Series

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Tip 1: Why to Remodel

In Canada a large modern kitchen ranks as one of the most important selling feature of a home. In fact, some experts estimate that a remodeled kitchen can increase the sale of a house by at least twenty percent. Even if selling your house isn't your objective, you might still be considering a kitchen remodel.

The kitchen has always been the heart of a home, where everyone gathers to chat about what is happening. It's also the busiest room. That's why it is the first room that a potential buyer looks at when they walk into a property listed for sale.

There are many reasons to update an old-fashioned kitchen:

1. Poor design
2. Outdated cabinetry
3. Outdated appliances
4. Insufficient storage
5. Poor lighting
6. Outdated colour scheme
7. Old flooring
8. Leaky plumbing

These are just a few problems that might make you consider a new kitchen design.

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Lonya is the staff writer for Wo-Built Inc.

links:
Wo-Built Inc.: Renovation Design Tips: Tip 1: Know Your Zoning and By-laws
Wo-Built Inc.: Renovation Design Tips: Tip 2: Design Time
Wo-Built Inc.: Renovation Design Tips: Tip 3: Professionals Involved in the Design
homerenovationguide.com: Wo-Built - Toronto General Contractors - Toronto - Remodeling and Repair - Design Build - Home Renovation
Construct Canada 2008 - Canada's Largest Building Design and Construction Show: December 3 - 5, 2008, Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building
dmoz.org: Open Directory - Business: Construction and Maintenance: Design: Kitchen and Bath

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Renovation Design Tips: Professionals Involved in the Design

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Tip 3: Professionals involved in the design

A design professional is a given during the design process of an addition or a more extensive renovation, however, you should also hire an engineering expert to join your team, especially if your home / building is of a certain age. For instance, if you were thinking of a second floor addition you will need to have an engineer inspect your existing foundation and to determine the capability of the soil to carry the extra weight.

There is usually a predominant soil condition in any given area, however due to historical factors such as mining, leveling and filling, the local conditions of your house may be completely different. The foundation design would then be adjusted according to the engineer's findings, therefore preventing any structural problems at a later date. It is to your advantage to know all this information before you start construction of your project to minimize any unpleasant surprises and /or costly alteration to the design.

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Lonya is the staff writer for Wo-Built Inc.

links:
Wo-Built Inc.: Renovation Design Tips: Tip 1: Know Your Zoning and By-laws
Wo-Built Inc.: Renovation Design Tips: Tip 2: Design Time
Wo-Built Inc.: Renovation Design Tips: Tip 3: Professionals Involved in the Design
homerenovationguide.com: Wo-Built - Toronto General Contractors - Toronto - Remodeling and Repair - Design Build - Home Renovation
Construct Canada 2008 - Canada's Largest Building Design and Construction Show: December 3 - 5, 2008, Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building
dmoz.org: Open Directory - Business: Construction and Maintenance: Design: Kitchen and Bath

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Kitchen Design Tips: Deciding on a Overall Style

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Tip 3: Deciding on a Overall Style

When considering a remodeling kitchen project, there is a wide range of designs, textures and materials available on the market today, but the style can be divided into six different categories.

1. Stainless Steel/ Industrial
2. Shaker Style
3. Modern Minimalist
4. Contemporary
5. Period
6. Farmhouse

Efficient kitchens and creative kitchen design are a combination of imagination, design and sense of individuality. Wo-Built caters to all tastes from traditional to the latest kitchen design styles. We offer innovative ideas which allow us to tailor a kitchen design to your needs!

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Lonya is the staff writer for Wo-Built Inc.

links:
Wo-Built Inc.: Renovation Design Tips
Wo-Built Inc.: Kitchen Design Tips
Wo-Built Inc.: Limited Offer: Get Your Free Kitchen Renovation Consultation

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Renovation Design Tips: Design Time

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Tip 2: Design Time

The design time for your addition or renovation will vary, depending on how complicated the design is, how quickly decisions can be made and how firm your ideas are. If your project will have to go to the Committee of Adjustment for approval, it will extend the projected time frame by at least two months. In the (GTA) Greater Toronto Area, Committee of Adjustment sessions are booked well in advance and only meet once a month. So you should book your appointment as soon as you know that your case will have to be presented. On the positive side, the drawings required for the Committee can be far less detailed than the permit drawings. Following the meeting, you will have a waiting time of 20 days even if no objections are raised. This is to allow the public time to raise an objection if they have any concerns with your planned project.

During that time period, you can put the finishing touches to your design and the permit drawings can be prepared. Once you have received approval for your planned project, the permit process can be as short as 10 days if all your documentation is in order. The more information that can be included in the drawings the faster the process will be. It will minimize any questions and/or requests for an amendment to your design.

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Lonya is the staff writer for Wo-Built Inc.

links:
Wo-Built Inc.: Renovation Design Tips: Tip 1: Know Your Zoning and By-laws
Wo-Built Inc.: Renovation Design Tips: Tip 2: Design Time
homerenovationguide.com: Wo-Built - Toronto General Contractors - Toronto - Remodeling and Repair - Design Build - Home Renovation
Construct Canada 2008 - Canada's Largest Building Design and Construction Show: December 3 - 5, 2008, Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building
dmoz.org: Open Directory - Business: Construction and Maintenance: Design: Kitchen and Bath

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Kitchen Design Tips: Deciding What You Want

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Tip 2: Assessment Worksheet - Deciding What You Want

Once you've made your decision to update your kitchen, there are a few things to think about. Using an assessment worksheet will help you organize your budget and insure that you have included everything that is important to your lifestyle. For example: maybe more counter space is important to you, or the need for the "work triangle" design needs to be incorporated. The worksheet will help you to identify your wants and needs. For more information and to view an assessment worksheet, please go to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation website at www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/

If you are considering a kitchen renovation, for a limited time Wo-Built is offering a free kitchen assessment.

Depending on your lifestyle, most people will have a combination of different needs. The best thing to do is to make a list and research how much the items on your list will cost and this will give you a realistic breakdown of what is needed for your budget in the kitchen renovation. Keep in mind, the cost of the renovation work will also depend on the condition of the existing structure. If you have any water damage or old pipes that will need replacing, this will be added to the cost.

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Lonya is the staff writer for Wo-Built Inc.

links:
Wo-Built Inc.: Renovation Design Tips
Wo-Built Inc.: Kitchen Design Tips
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation: Construction & Renovation: Before You Start Renovating Your Kitchen: Conduct a pre-renovation inspection and prioritize the most desirable features for your new kitchen.

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