► Nadia's kitchen remodeling tips on choosing a design:
A kitchen redesign may seem overwhelming at first but it breaks down to a few basic elements you need to think about:

○ Choose a kitchen design
This is your biggest decision right here, so you should make it your first. Consider the four basic kitchen designs:
- Island
- Galley
- U-shaped
- L-shaped

○ Visualize your choices with 3D design software
It's so important to see it ahead of time, and 3D really helps you get a pretty good idea of what your kitchen will look like. It can help you decide on everything from wall colors to appliances before you lift a paintbrush or spend a dime. With Homestyler, if you're stuck for ideas, you can start with a design from the gallery of pre-made designs.

○ Choosing appliances
Consider your work triangle, the space you cover when you're going from stove to sink to refrigerator. What is the most natural and efficient for you? Homestyler allows you to experiment with different brands and finishes and play around with different combinations to discover what works best for you.

○ Visit a showroom
Once you've decided on a layout and your appliances it's a good time to visit a showroom. Be sure to print out your designs and your itemized product list (this can be done directly from Homestyler) and bring them with you. This is your chance to touch and feel the appliances' surfaces and fixtures and see if they really live up to your expectations. You may feel differently after you've seen the real thing.

○ Planning storage
Above all else, your kitchen should save you time and effort. With that in mind, take inventory of your kitchen's appliances and tools. Hanging pots and pans from above can be a great space saver, but if you're on the short side and you cook a lot, this may not be a good solution.

Think of the things you use most, and make sure they're easy to get to. Make sure you have a place for everything. Like the coffeemaker - are you okay with it out on the counter, or do you want an appliance garage for it?

Kitchen Remodeling Ideas and Tips: Choosing a Kitchen Design Layout

Learn which of the four basic kitchen layouts fits your space and cooking personality before you visit another showroom. With simple steps and tips, professional designer Nadia Geller shows you how easy it is to be prepared and inspired using the gallery of pre-made layouts featured in Autodesk Homestyler, the free online 3D home design software.

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► Nadia's kitchen remodeling tips - what to do before you call a professional

○ Decide how much help you need/want
There are different types of remolding professionals to choose from based on the needs you'll have: kitchen designers, contractors, electricians, plumbers and installers.

A big part of deciding what pros you'll need is based off of how much you're comfortable doing on your own and how much help you can afford.

○ Define your priorities
You have to do your homework to determine what your likes and dislikes are and define your priorities. You want a restaurant grade oven and refrigerator but you also need to hire a plumber and an electrician. Knowing where your priorities are can help you decide where to best spend your budget and where you can comprise when you find out you need to hire a pro.

○ Use kitchen design software to save money and find the right professionals
Using a kitchen design program, such as Homestyler, allows you to virtually build your kitchen before buying a thing. In addition, you'll determine the initial budget planning yourself which will save you money that you can use for appliances or hiring pros.

Save all your designs online, then share them with potential design professionals and contractors, so you can get more than one bid.

○ Find licensed contractors with good references
Choose your contractor wisely. Ask your friends for referrals. Do call references, and always ask to see their license.

Remember to print out and share your kitchen design so you can get the most accurate bids from the professionals you are looking to hire.

○ Learn about permits and your home owners association
Kitchen remodeling tends to take a lot longer than we allow. If you need permits, that will add to your schedule. Also, you will need to be familiar with any construction restrictions your home owners association has. Those restrictions can increase the time (and costs) to complete your kitchen remodel as well.

Kitchen Remodeling and Design Tips: Before You Call a Professional

Doing your homework before you interview and hire a professional can make your kitchen-remodeling project go more smoothly. Try using online design software, like the free* Autodesk Homestyler, to help you think through your likes and dislikes and see them in 3D. Then save and share your thoughts as you meet with potential designers, contractors and other pros. Professional designer Nadia Geller gives you a few essential tips to get you started.

*Autodesk Homestyler is a free online service that provides access to home design software created by Autodesk. Free products and services are subject to the terms of use that accompany them.

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Kitchen Design Ideas & Remodeling Tips: How To Get Started

Figuring out where to even begin with your kitchen remodel can be overwhelming. Professional designer Nadia Geller explains the factors you need to consider and shows you how easy it really is to start planning your own project using the intuitive, drag-and-drop features of Autodesk Homestyler, the free* online 3D home design software.

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