From initial consultation, all the way through kitchen installation, we make sure every detail is taken care of. Our kitchen remodeling projects in NJ will receive the attention it deserves so the end result is extraordinary.
Whether you are a full-time chef who focuses on functionality and ergonomic design, or a full-time mother looking to create a gorgeous artistic statement with the kitchen of your dreams, we have something for you! We are sensitive to budgets and used to working within very specific constraints. Our NJ-based kitchen remodel managers coordinate design details, manage subcontractors, and oversee job quality. We guide you through all possible outcomes. Here are some remodeling and design concepts to start thinking about…
The kitchen renovation process has its challenges, but a renovated kitchen can transform your home! Make your kitchen project quick, efficient, and stress-free when you work with our experienced project managers.
If your kitchen remodeling project in Hawthorne is not a direct replacement, you might consider structural changes. Modify the locations of walls, doorways, or windows to improve your cabinet layout. Here are some common kitchen structural changes you may consider:
- Open Concept This very popular layout style is achieved by removing a wall to create one large great room between the kitchen and family room. This may require an added header or posts to replace the existing wall.
- Passthrough A passthrough is like a window into the next room with base cabinets extending below your passthrough. Creating a passthrough into your kitchen helps to make your kitchen seem more open.
- Doorway Modifications Existing kitchen door locations can disrupt an efficient cabinet layout. The solution might be just shifting the opening a few inches, or, the design may be better suited to completely relocate the opening.
- Window Modifications Sometimes it is worth relocating your kitchen window. You should consider a new window location if: (a) the window must be moved in order to be centered over the sink of the new cabinet layout; (b) you prefer the window be facing a specific view; (c) the windows are too low for standard height kitchen counters; (d) you would like larger or smaller windows.
- Lighting Layout and Electrical Plan The lighting layout and electrical plan of your kitchen remodel is an important design element. When you hire Signature Kitchens to remodel your kitchen, we will review all options. Explore recessed ceiling lights, under-cabinet lighting, inside cabinet lighting, decorative pendant lighting, switch/dimmer options, outlet locations, and outlet types. Warm light vs. cold light will affect the coloration of your cabinets, countertop, and tile.
If you are completely gutting your kitchen in Point Pleasant, NJ and Hawthorne, NJ, your kitchen remodel usually involves replacing the floors. The type, size, and color of your floors will make a significant difference aesthetically.
When choosing your floor material and layout, consider how to transition from your new floors to the existing floors. Here are some of the kitchen flooring installations that Signature Kitchen excels in!
- Hardwood Floors Hardwood flooring comes in many species, widths, and stain colors. It’s commonly selected for its relative softness and warmth compared to stone or tile. Although wood floors can get worn, they can also be sanded down and refinished.
- Porcelain Tile Many homeowners want to install new porcelain tiles in their kitchen because of its durability. Unlike wood floors, natural stone, and ceramic tile, porcelain tile does not stain or scratch. It’s made in many different styles and colors.
- Natural Stone Tile Natural stone tile is a material cut from the earth. Some popular stones include tumbled marble, limestone, travertine, and slate. Natural stone is porous and can scratch, which means it must be sealed and maintained but it is unique and beautiful.
- Vinyl The newest trend in kitchen floors, vinyl is a more cost-effective option that is very easy to maintain and easy to install. It comes in many colors, some of which look just like wood flooring, and is called “luxury vinyl planks” or “luxury vinyl tile.” To install, the vinyl pieces interlock and “float,” and can be installed directly over existing tile floor without adhesive.
Selecting your kitchen appliances is more complicated than picking out a range, a refrigerator, and a dishwasher. There are tons of variations and combinations of appliance types for your kitchen remodel. Hawthorne best kitchen designers guide you through all possible options. Keep reading for appliance options you may not be aware of.
- Refrigerators The most common refrigerator styles include: French door with bottom freezer, side-by-side, and full column refrigerator/freezer. Standard refrigerators slide into the appropriate opening size. Built-in refrigerators and freezers are installed flush with the cabinetry end panels by a knowledgeable, seasoned kitchen cabinetry installer.
- Ranges, Ovens, Cook-tops Ranges are always a combination of the cooktop burners and the oven(s) in one unit. They come in 4 standard sizes: 30”, 36”x 48”, and 60”. Single or double wall ovens can be installed at a higher level, making it more ergonomic for everyday oven use. Single wall ovens can be installed under the counter as well, which is preferable for kitchens with limited counter space. Cooktops come in 30”, 36” and 48” and are available to work with natural gas, electric, or induction.
- Steam Ovens The newest type of oven adds variable amounts of steam to the equation. It’s a healthy way of cooking that makes food incredibly moist. Many health-savvy customers choose steam ovens during their kitchen remodeling projects in NJ. Large enough for a turkey and incredibly versatile, steam ovens can offer a lot of cooking flexibility.
- Microwaves The most common microwave installations are: (1) built in with trim kit, and (2) microwave drawer. The microwave drawer gets installed in a base cabinet, which is a great way to keep the microwave out of site.
- Warming Drawers This is a great appliance for busy families that can’t always eat together. A warming drawer will keep dinner hot and moist for those who get home late from work, or school. Warming drawers can be paneled with a cabinet drawer front.
- Undercounter Refrigerators and Freezer/Refrigerator drawers If the size of your refrigerator or freezer is not quite big enough, supplement it with undercounter appliances. Most of these are available in various sizes and combinations and some even have built in ice-makers! These appliances can be covered with wood paneling and completely integrated into the cabinet design.
- Wine Storage Wine refrigeration is made with separate zones so that temperatures can be monitored for different types of wine. Although these appliances are typically installed undercounter, tall wine storage units are now offered in a few different sizes.
Transforming your kitchen can be a process. One of the most noticeable redesign elements is to replace your kitchen countertops! Your countertop needs to be attractive, made of sturdy materials, and suited for your needs. How do we replace countertops at Signature Kitchen? Keep reading to find out our three-step process!
- Material Selection The kitchen countertop process starts with choosing a material—granite, marble, quartzite (natural), engineered quartz, or some other solid synthetic surface. Natural stone, like marble and granite, must be selected at a stone supplier. In this case, slabs you personally select are put on hold for your kitchen until the time is ready to fabricate them. Engineered quartz stone can be chosen from samples in our showroom.
- Fabrication As soon as base cabinets are installed, a specialized stone fabricator is scheduled to create a template, which they use to cut the stone. The fabricator will template, cut, and install the counters. They also install the sink(s) and drill for the faucet(s).
- Detail Embellishments can be added to your remodeled kitchen countertops! Consider: an elegant edge profile, a “built-up” edge (extra thick), a “waterfall” island, or a full stone backsplash (in place of tile). As the project manager, Signature Kitchens oversees the process from the time you pick the stone until it is installed.
