{"id":2227,"date":"2020-08-10T10:50:37","date_gmt":"2020-08-10T14:50:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.atlantadesignbuild.com\/blog\/?p=2227"},"modified":"2020-08-11T14:12:46","modified_gmt":"2020-08-11T18:12:46","slug":"transforming-to-your-gourmet-kitchen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.atlantadesignbuild.com\/blog\/transforming-to-your-gourmet-kitchen\/","title":{"rendered":"Transforming to Your Gourmet Kitchen"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Your kitchen is the heart of your home, the gathering place for family and friends. A kitchen remodel is a great way to make a big impact on your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read more in Planning the Ultimate Kitchen Upgrade<\/a><\/em>, a new ebook from Atlanta Design & Build.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This month, we\u2019re exploring the trends we\u2019re seeing in the kitchen. This post will focus on the \u201cgourmet\u201d kitchen, while later this month we\u2019ll tackle kitchen remodels for those who don\u2019t want the full-fledged gourmet experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To get insight on designing a gourmet kitchen, we talked to two of our Atlanta Design & Build experts \u2013 President Dale Contant, MCR, CRPM, UDCP; and Design & Sales Consultant Heather Marcet-Henderson, AKBD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Defining the needs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

At Atlanta Design & Build, kitchens are one of our most requested remodels. Many homeowners desire a gourmet kitchen, but a gourmet kitchen does not mean the same thing to everyone and it is not the answer for every client.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We know that every client has different needs and that is why the most important part of the project starts before construction ever begins. Using our proprietary HOMEStyle System™<\/a>, we\u2019re going to make sure we understand everything you need and want in your kitchen. We\u2019ll talk about how you plan to use it, what you like about your existing kitchen and what you don\u2019t. Our HOMEStyle System™ ensures we create, in design and in construction, the best solution for you and your family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOur process helps the Atlanta Design & Build team focus in on the \u2018must-haves\u2019 and the \u2018nice to haves\u2019 for each client\u201d, Heather says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Appliances<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The most significant differentiators for a gourmet kitchen are the appliances. Typically, the appliances in a gourmet kitchen will carry a total price tag two to three times the cost of an everyday family kitchen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A lot of cost difference comes down to advanced technology that is now integrated into appliances. For instance, Bluetooth and wireless technology make it possible for you to access your appliances remotely from your phone. There are also advanced cooking options, such as steam ovens and convection speed ovens available. In our high-end kitchens, we also install cooktop ranges with a double wall oven, built-in refrigerators and coffee and wine stations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Panel-ready refrigerators and dishwashers, which allow a custom cover matching the cabinetry to be installed over the face of the appliance, are also a popular high-end kitchen feature. Refrigerator drawers can be designed to match the cabinetry, creating a consistent streamlined finish for the kitchen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Industrial-strength ventilation is a must-have if you\u2019re doing serious cooking. Exhaust hoods can be a decorative feature that match the cabinetry, or other finishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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