Before & After Construction, Inc.
Kitchen Remodeling
A Long Beach, CA area house with a large, well designed fully outfitted kitchen is always priced higher because there is never a shortage of families who wish to buy such homes. That's because kitchens these days have turned into family and activity centers where the family gathers to have meals, children sit down to do their homework, and even for other family friendly uses like setting up an art work project, or even watching TV together. Kitchens are also quickly turning into social and entertainment centers, and people think nothing these days of walking into a friend's kitchen, grabbing a chair and making themselves comfortable! No matter what style or size of kitchen you have, you can always remodel a kitchen to give it a breath of fresh air.
Kitchen islands are becoming the most requested kitchen remodel features in American homes. If your existing kitchen plan does not include a built- in kitchen island, it absolutely must be included in your kitchen home improvement plans. A smaller kitchen can benefit from the extra counter space that can also double as an informal dining area. A small kitchen can also be made to look more spacious by tearing down a wall, and installing the kitchen island as a point of demarcation between the kitchen and the other areas. Generally, kitchen islands are constructed in color co ordination with the rest of the kitchen, although a completely unrelated color or style can work to create a bold look. Sizes can be rectangular, square, circular or oval, and you can even have rolling islands for areas where there is no space for a large island.
A kitchen remodel doesn't have to be an expensive affair; if you're on a budget, look for choices in stock cabinets that are cheaper than custom made ones, or semi custom cabinets that only require a few tweaks to stock cabinets. Fortunately, the range of materials for counter tops, flooring and the variety of sinks and faucets available is so wide, and cover such a vast selection of price ranges, that you should have no problem finding good looking designs and styles that suit your budget. Modern innovations in kitchen remodeling have made it possible for the tiniest kitchen to be up graded, and all within a shoe string budget. A cheap kitchen remodel is entirely possible with the use of stock or semi custom cabinets, cheaper materials like laminates for your counter tops, and a small kitchen island. With options like these, your kitchen can quickly turn into an entirely new space without denting your wallet.
Recent Requests
I would like to convert a 2 car garage into a living room. This would include removing the garage door and adding a window and siding. Also, we would like to add a shower to the existing 1/2 bathroom. (we would need to extend the bathroom into the garage area by 4 feet to make room for the stand up shower)
Kipp M
I would like to convert my garage into an office. I would like to raise the floor so that it matches the house. The garage has a bathroom that also needs to be raised. Inside the garage is AC, and gas water heater. Gaage has already been enclosed by previous owner. Would prefer someone with references in garage conversions, so I can see your work.
Javier L