Splurge or Save: Can You Guess?
We asked designer Patricia Gaylor to sketch plans for a kitchen remodel based on two different budgets� -- a value budget and a custom budget. Can you tell which of these Craftsman-style kitchen plans is more expensive?
The Value Kitchen
Choosing stock cabinetry over pricier custom cabinetry is a smart way to keep costs in check without compromising style.
APPLIANCES
CABINETRY
SURFACESImperial Slate ceramic tile flooring $500
MISCELLANEOUSlighting $115
Total cost: $29,691
Prices are estimates, excluding installatio
Create a Craftsman Kitchen on a Budget
Tip No. 1. Embrace the warmth of wood. Cherry, maple, or oak cabinetry with a simple square door style won?t date quickly -- and will enhance a Craftsman-style design. Choose stock or semicustom cabinetry to minimize costs.
Create a Craftsman Kitchen on a Budget
Tip No. 2. Build a better backsplash . Simple subway tiles are the perfect accompaniment to a Craftsman kitchen -- choose earthy colors , such as greens and browns, to complement the wood tones in flooring and cabinetry.
Create a Craftsman Kitchen on a Budget
Tip No. 3. Choose the right lighting . Period-appropriate pendants over an island -- or a flush-mount fixture over the sink -- boost task lighting and add ambience.
The Custom Kitchen
Top-of-the-line appliances , custom cabinetry, and stone countertops give this kitchen a truly custom look.
APPLIANCESwine cooler $1,599
CABINETRY
SURFACES
MISCELLANEOUS
Total cost: $63,039
Prices are estimates, excluding installation
Create a Custom Craftsman Look
Tip No. 1. Invest in custom cabinetry for a distinctive look. Shaker-style doors are the perfect accompaniment to a Craftsman kitchen . For a consistent look, consider cladding the range hood in wood to complement the surrounding cabinetry.
Create a Custom Craftsman Look
Tip No. 2. Add handcrafted details. Attention to detail is the key to building lasting character. Consider adding furniturelike details to the island and perimeter cabinetry to create a personalized look.
Create a Custom Craftsman Look
Tip No. 3. Combine classic materials. A deep apron-front sink -- made from fireclay, soapstone, or granite -- paired with a shapely, vintage-inspired faucet is a timeless combination.
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