Where to start with your Kitchen Renovation - for me!

We've been designing kitchens for years and our clients love us! Light and bright kitchens, that are functional and practical; rule today.  However when we arrive home at night, we encounter our own drab and dreary kitchen.   The designer who created this kitchen had unknowingly, selected competing undertones - orange floor, burgundy cabinets, black and PINK countertops and Tuscan gold backsplash. This is definitely not my style and I think it's time for a change!  Don't you?

I know - it's bad, right?  When designing kitchens for our clients, we start with choosing 2 items first.  The counter top and the kitchen sink!  
As I use Caesarstone almost exclusively (they have the best range of colours and patterns of quartz - in my opinion), I knew which counter top I wanted almost immediately. Frosty Carrina!  
It's a warm white, with subtle flecks and veining of light warm gray.  Giving almost a marble look, but without the hassle, upkeep, staining and etching of real marble.  Their quartz has antibacterial properties meaning there is no need to seal the counters - eliminating the maintenance that is needed every few years.    
Have a look at all the beautiful options from Caesarstone here! 

Frosty Carrina 5141 by Caesarstone.ca

The next item I choose is the Kitchen sink.  Of course the size is dictated by any existing cabinetry, if you are starting from scratch, the world's your Oyster.   A favourite manufacture of mine is Blanco.  They sell amazing sinks of all different shapes and sizes.   Silgranit, Stainless steel, FireClay and more! Here's a cheat sheet on the great points.
Silgranit:

• Made in Canada
• 80% natural granite composite material
• Exceptional resistance to heat, stains, scratches and acids
• Non porous - dirt and bacteria cannot penetrate the surface of the sink
• Rear-positioned drain holes maximize usable bowl and cabinet storage space

Blanco Diamond U 1 3/4 Low Divide

Stainless Steel:

• 18/10 chrome-nickel content for exceptional lustre, durability and strength
• Rear-positioned drain holes for maximum usable bowl and cabinet storage space
• X-pattern drain grooves
• 15 mm radius corners for easy cleaning - they think of everything!

Blanco, QUATRUS R15 U 1¾

Fireclay sinks:
Apron sink - who doesn't love apron sinks?
Centre drain location
3 1/2'' (90mm) stainless steel strainer included

Blanco Cerana Apron sink

Stay tuned!  Sneak peek photos coming up - we've just installed the gorgeous Caesarstone counter top and we are absolutely thrilled with it!
Stay tuned for more updates and tips and tricks!