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WelcomeAre you planning a kitchen or bath remodel for 2010? Congratulations.Remodeling is one of the best values for dollars spent on your home. Youcan expect to recoup 90 percent of your investment in increased resale value,plus enjoy the pleasures of a newly refreshed kitchen or bath. Whether you’rebuilding new or remodeling in 2010, this guide is designed to help you findthe resources you need. From identifying your style and setting a budget totaking inventory of what you want and have, this workbook will help youcreate that perfect space.

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16 The Work TriangleThe kitchen’s three primary work centers

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Houston’s lushly forested Memorialarea is the neighborhood Randy andDebi and their teenage daughter,Cristy, chose when they relocated herefrom Greensboro, N.C.

“We loved the backyard and most of the house,”says Debbie, “but we knew we would have to redothe kitchen. The island was pushed so close to theoven, you couldn’t walk by if the oven door wasopen.”

Cristy, 18, loves to cook with her mom andplans to attend culinary school. They needed plentyof food prep space to allow them to cook togetherin the kitchen. Granite countertops, great for prepwork and working bread and pie dough, were amust on their wish list, too.

They hired kitchen designer Kirk Craig toredesign the kitchen, and he referred them to threecompanies to build out the space: ICM Marble &Granite for countertops; Osborne Cabinets for newcabinetry and Susie Adkins of Architectural DesignResources for custom tile backsplashes.

For aesthetic as well as functional reasons, Craigchose to place a huge island, about 5 1/2 feet by 10 1/2 feet, in the middle of the kitchen. Theisland solved several work-triangle problems

(proximity of stove, sink and refrigerator to the pri-mary work area).

Debbie chose Tropical Green Granite, withshades of verdigris and moss flecked with copperyreds for all the countertops in her kitchen, butler’spantry and wine cellar. Finding a slab of granite inthat color large enough to top the kitchen islandwas a challenge.

“I hunted all over Houston looking for slabs thatwould yield the island without joints or seams,”says Dollie Martinez of ICM Marble & Granite.“Then Debbie had to drive all over town looking atthe slabs I located to determine which ones sheliked best.”

“I’m so glad ICM wound up doing the job,”Craig says. “Debbie is a perfectionist and so is Ivan(Martinez, of ICM Marble & Granite). I recom-mend ICM on jobs where customers are very par-ticular or where it takes some special talent. Ivanhas always done first-rate work.”

The kitchen finished, Debbie and Cristy nowlove cooking their favorite Southern traditionaldishes together in their new kitchen.

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ABOVE: The decorative diagonal corners of thekitchen island fabricated by ICM Marble & Granitemeant the granite had to be placed atop the basevery carefully. The 700-pound countertop requiredsix ICM workers to lift and set it in place.

ABOVE: Houston kitchen designer Kirk Craig specified a large island—5 1/2 feet by 10 1/2 feet—to anchor this kitchen with Tropical Green Granite counter-tops by ICM Marble & Granite, cherry wood cabinets by Osborne Cabinets and custom tile backsplashes by Architectural Design Resource.

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Revamping a kitchen or bath is one of the most expensive yet valuable changes you canmake to your home. In the Houston area, a mid-rangekitchen remodel runs about $20,000 if it’s minor andabout $52,000 if it’s major, and a bath remodel costsabout $14,000, according to Remodeling magazine. It’snot cheap, but roughly 90 percent of that money isrecouped in increased resale value, says the publica-tion’s “Cost vs. Resale” report.

The right choices are essential to such an importantinvestment, so we gathered up local experts to lendadvice. Here are the questions one should ask beforeremodeling a kitchen or bath.

SELF-REFLECTIONBefore delving too deeply into a remodel, PeggyMcGowen of Kitchen & Bath Concepts suggests youask yourself a few questions that will better define thejob.

1. WHAT DO I WANT TO ACHIEVE?Do you want to improve your home because you planto spend plenty more years there or because you plan

to sell it soon? Are you an empty nester needing a freshstart? Are you simply looking to update your home?

2. HOW MUCH AM I WILLING TO INVEST?Prices vary drastically depending on materials, prod-ucts and depth of remodel that you choose. Anupscale, major kitchen remodel is more than$104,000, or about twice the price of a mid-rangeone. “The final cost is determined by cost of materialsand products because the labor remains the same,”McGowen says.

3. HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE?After design plans are complete, expect a kitchen orbath remodel to take three to six months.

4. AM I WILLING TO INVEST MY MONEYIN WHAT MATTERS?It’s not the sexiest part of a kitchen or bath, but cabi-nets are the most important, McGowen says. This isthe foundation upon which everything else lies. High-dollar granite countertops won’t last on a cheap founda-tion. These remodels take time and thought. You mustbe willing to spend the effort and the money.

Look Before You LeapTake everything into consideration — cost,style details and desired outcome — beforeyou take on a kitchen or bath project

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Designers Micqui McGowen, CMKBD, and LaurenHaskett, AKBD, of Kitchen & Bath Concepts designedthis kitchen for a young urban family who wanted tocreate an open and inviting gathering spot. The duocreated more countertop surface and usable cabinetstorage and opened the room up for better traffic flow.They chose a combination of light paintedBrookhaven cabinetry by Wood-Mode with a deepwood-tone island set on decorative feet to look like apiece of furniture.

BellReed Designs took a typical builder kitchen fromdrab to stately with special-order and hand-paintedtile, glass-paned custom cabinetry, a furniture-qualityisland and new lighting.

WHERE TO BEGINYou’re ready for a remodel, now get prepared.

1. WHERE SHOULD I CONCENTRATE ALL THATEFFORT AND MONEY?Kitchen, master bath and powder room. “Those arethe areas you should allocate the most amounts toand reduce amounts in the secondary baths and laun-dry rooms,” says Ali Sultanali at Baths of AmericaInc.

2. HOW DO I START?Seek professional help, but make sure it’s the right kindof help. Ask contractors if they are licensed, can pro-vide references and are registered with the BetterBusiness Bureau. Certified kitchen and bath designersknow that certain details are germane to these rooms.The work triangle, traffic flow, heights of countertopsand tables make a huge difference in the way a kitchenfunctions. Designers certified by the National Kitchenand Bath Association have been independently evaluat-ed and tested and improve their skills through ongoingeducation and professional development.

3. CAN I HAVE MY NEW KITCHENTOMORROW?In a word, no. Have you ever done a remodel before?“It’s important to establish the expectations of thebuyer,” says Kitty Decareaux, vice president of cabinetsales at Factory Builder Stores. “Remodels usually cre-ate a bigger mess and take longer than most peopleexpect.”

GETTING DOWN TO BUSINESSIt’s time to make decisions and dig into details.

1. WHAT DO I LIKE/DISLIKE ABOUT MY CURRENTKITCHEN OR BATH?Narrow down the qualities you’d like to throw out andthose you want to keep and/or enhance. “This enablesa designer to realize the client’s expectations and meetor exceed them,” Decareaux says.

2. WHAT KIND OF EXPERIENCE AM I SEEKING IN MYNEW BATH OR KITCHEN?Will the kitchen be used mostly for entertaining orgathering the family while cooking a meal? Do youbake and/or cook regularly? In the bath, do you wantan invigorating shower or a relaxing soaking bath?These answers will determine everything from designto product choice and placement.

3. WHAT’S ALL THIS TERMINOLOGY MEAN?You’ll hear a lot of phrases thrown out, and it’s impor-tant to familiarize yourself with some of them to beaware of choices, says Paul Home, director of productand marketing at Grand Hall USA Inc.

He suggests studying up on types of water heaters:tank, tankless and hybrid. Types of piping: copper orthe popular PEX piping. Recirculation: a retrofit sys-tem that provides hot water instantly, but has some set-backs. And finally, thermostatic mixing valves (TMX):blend hot and cold water at user-specified location toprovide consistent temperatures so the shower doesn’tgo hot when someone flushes the toilet.

4. DO I WANT TO SPEND MONEY ON HIGH-ENDPRODUCTS AND MATERIALS?Again, first invest in the foundation of a room, and therest depends on your budget. If you have the budgetfor higher end products, go for high style and betterfunctionality.

GREEN IS THE NEW BLACKKitchens and bathrooms make more waste and usemore energy than any other room in the house, so it’simportant to consider the environment during aremodel. Sanjay Ahuja, vice president at PFWaterworks, helps with eco-conscious questions.

1. WHAT TECHNIQUES WILL HELP ME CONSUMELESS?Daylight harvesting (sensors determine daylight andadjust artificial light accordingly), thermostats, dim-mers and tankless water heaters.

2. WHAT SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS CAN I USE INMY REMODEL?Recycled paper countertops, any recycled content likeantique tiles, cork flooring, PermaFLOW self-cleaningdrains and bamboo cabinets.

3. HOW DO I KNOW THAT I’M BUYING “GREEN”PRODUCTS?Look for the following labels: natural/nontoxic, low-embodied energy, sustainably harvested,recyclable/biodegradable, recycled content, locally har-vested and durable.

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but clutter is out. Vintage

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in. Colors range from muted

pastels to earth tones. Cabinetry employs inset panels. Pine, mesquite or

barn wood accents bring an authentic touch. Ceilings have exposed

beams. Limestone walls and possibly countertops say Texas Hill

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ARTS & CRAFTS This style is very much

alive and well in Heights and Montrose houses because

so much of the city’s housing stock was built in the

1920s when Arts & Crafts style flourished. Wood

floors in the kitchen, hexagonal tiles in the bath, sub-

way tiles in white or bottle-green glass used as back-

splashes, and chrome faucets and fixtures make this

look work. Some cabinets have glass fronts to show off

pretty glass in this kitchen by Houston designer Laura

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TRADITIONAL Here, cabinetry fronted with planks defines this style,

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Kohler. A Cursive Design Alcott Kitchen Sink in earthen white by Kohler

brings a fresh look to the traditional farm sink. An old-fashioned turned-

wood table warms the room.

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If you have to grab a ladder or lie onon your stomach to figure out what’s in your pantry,your pantry design is an inefficient use of space. If youhave to get down on your knees or sit on your kitchenfloor to remove items from your lower cabinets, youneed pull-out shelves to make your kitchen more func-tional.

A typical tract home has a 24-inch deep pantry with12-inch fixed shelving spaced about one foot apart.Things placed in the back of these shelves get lost. SaysDavid Linda of SpaceMan Home and Office, “Some ofmy customers can carve their initials in the dust on topof the jars of jam they put in their pantry.”Radically changing the pantry’s and shelves’ featuresand functions and maximizing the use of the wall spacenot only lets the cook see everything at a glance, butcan double, even triple, accessible storage space.

A storage system should suit the cooking and shop-ping style of the homeowner. A dream pantry could bedescribed as an 8-foot-long bowling alley with 16-inchshelves on both sides and an ample walking aisle. “Ialways recommend an open space of 18 to 24 inches atthe bottom,” says Linda. “I call this the Sam’s Club

area. It’s perfect for bulk storage of items like papertowels and water.” Organizational accessories wouldinclude a combination of adjustable shelves, basketsand roll-out trays. A mop and broom rack, a tilt-outbasket for wrapping paper storage, a Lucite wine rackand built-in file cabinet for recipes constitute morepragmatic additions. “A deep pie-shaped corner shelfoffers a great place to store kitchen appliances, mixingbowls or large things you don’t use very often,” saysLinda.

A good space planner can redesign space for a pantryand shelving so you use it in the most efficient way.New butler’s pantries feature vertical dividers for servingtrays, rods for hanging ironed linens and silver cloth-lined shelves or drawers that are perfect for someonewho entertains regularly.

FINDING FOOD FAST“It’s not really about how much you can put in yourpantry, it’s about being able to see it,” says MaryCalvin, owner of Cabinet Innovations. Her companylocated in the Decorative Center Houston features aLifestyle Design Showroom for Wood-Mode andBrookhaven cabinetry.

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Calvin uses three different kinds of pantries. Thechef’s pantry offered by many manufacturers is stillvery popular. This hard-working cabinet consists ofinterior swing-out racks, door shelves and recessedshelves, a super efficient storage design that holds amonth’s worth of groceries. WoodMode’s 84 and 42Series Chef’s Pantries are the luxurious features anygourmet would love to have. Brookhaven’s Pull-OutPantry is an innovative series of adjustable basketsfor smaller spaces accessible from the side. Roll-outshelves or drawers up to 36 inches wide present asecond suitable option for advantageous kitchenstorage. Door racks and adjustable shelves are amore cost-effective third alternative for families stor-ing many bulk items. Calvin can customize a com-bination of all three options.

“Women have revolutionized the products cabi-netmakers design,” says Andy McLaughlin ofCabinet Sales Inc., referring to the increased rolewomen homeowners are playing in designing morefunctional and user-friendly pantries. His family hassold cabinets in Houston since 1948, and theirwarehouse sells a variety of cabinet qualities. Pantrystorage accessories are offered in the higher-endproducts he sells such as Quality Cabinets, KitchenKompact and Yorktowne Cabinets. McLaughlinwarns of some pitfalls, “Roll-out trays can get over-loaded. Make sure they are attached with metal, notplastic braces, and properly supported drawer guidesare also important.”

Quality Cabinets manufactures a 36-inch-widechef’s pantry cabinet for around $1,400, and

Kitchen Kompact offers a roll-out multi-tieredpantry basket. Yorktowne Cabinets manufactures a7-foot- tall, 36-inch-wide cabinet with eight roll-outtrays for about $2,300 and a Butler’s Pantry foraround $3,000. McLaughlin endorses Yorktowne asa high quality cabinet for the money.

PERSONALIZED PANTRIES"We offer many convenience features in our pantriesthe traditional builder isn’t going to spend moneyon,” says Tom Steffan, a sales representative forWood-Mode and Brookhaven Cabinetry. We havea variety of storage options that can be incorporatedinto a tall pantry and/or your wall and base cabinets.A walk-in pantry takes up a lot of space, and manykitchens don't have the extra room.”

Always put a rack on the back of the door forspices or canned goods, a notorious spot for unuseddead space. Pegboards for hanging spoons and largeserving utensils that don’t fit in the drawers, andvegetable bins for storing potatoes and onions aremore smart options. A tailor-made pantry takesadvantage of all the nooks and crannies. The No. 1consideration is convenience.Convenience and ease of access are the practical keysto planning a pantry that fits the cook’s personalneeds. Whether the choice is a walk-in pantry withsimple adjustable shelves, a cabinet with roll-outtrays or an innovative chef’s pantry, the beauty andpracticality of a custom-crafted pantry and shelvingcan only save time and make life in the kitchen sim-pler. Who could ask for anything more?

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In a kitchen with three work centers (stove,sink and refrigerator), the sum of the threetraveled distances should total no more than26 feet with no single leg of the trianglemeasuring less than 4 feet nor more than 9feet.

No major traffic patterns should crossthrough the basic work triangle.

When the kitchen plan includes morethan three primary work centers, each addi-tional travel distance to another work centershould measure no less than 4 feet nor morethan 9 feet. Each leg is measured from thecenter-front of the appliance/sink. No worktriangle leg intersects an island/peninsula orother obstacle by more than 12 inches.

The width of a work aisle should be at least 42 inches for one cook and at least48 inches for multiple cooks. Measure the counter frontage, tall cabinets andappliances.

Information adapted with permission from National Kitchen and Bath Association’s Kitchen and Bath Workbook, 2008.

A clear floor space of at least 30 inches by 48 inches should be provided at eachkitchen appliance. Clear floor spaces can overlap.

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Good planning makes for a great kitchen or bath. Take the time to decide what you want, hire a professional who has experience and training in kitchen and bath design, determine a budgetand go for it. Use this workbook to help you narrow your choices, and then give it to your designer or contractor so they can help you turnyour dreams and ideas into reality.

Decide Your GoalsWhy do you want to remodel your home? Numberyour reasons in order of importance, with 1 beingmost important, 13 being least.

__ I need more space for storage__ I have plenty of space but it’s

inefficiently arranged. __ I need more lighting/windows.__ I’ve never liked my counter-

tops and want new ones.__ A major appliance/fixture is

broken, so I may as well goahead and redo the wholeroom.

__ My family is growing withmore children/grandchildrenand I want space for them.

__ The flooring iscracked/warped/peeling, andI need a new floor.

__ My health status has changed,and I need everything moreaccessible.

__l have pets and want a place tofeed them and keep their petfood handy.

__I need more wiring for electri-cal appliances.

__I’m a techie and would like mykitchen to have wi-fi andmaybe even a flat-screen TV.

__It looks dated, I’m tired of it,and I simply want to changethe look of the room.

__Other reason:

What, if anything, would you like to keep? Numberitems in order of importance with 1 being mostimportant, 8 being least.

__color of the walls__appliances__cabinetry__lighting__floors__sink__furniture, such as an heirloom

table or chairs__the vintage or period look of

the room so it complementsthe rest of the house

Think Of The FutureHow long do you plan to live in your house? Checkone.

__Less than a year. I’m remodeling forresale.

__2 to 5 years. Then I plan to

move and/or upgrade to anew larger house.

__6 to 20 years. Then I maydownsize to a condo or high-rise.

__20-plus years. I don’t plan tomove from this house.

Set Your BudgetWhat’s the total amount you are willing to spend?Check one.

__Under $10,000__$10,000 - $50,000__$50,000 - $100,000__$100,000 or more

Once you’ve set a budget, ask your designer or con-tractor for a realistic budget of how much theremodel might cost. Determine your priorities soyou know where to spend your money. What areyour must-haves in the room? What can you livewithout? If you’re seeking a home equity loan for theremodel, don’t close on the loan until you know howmuch the project is going to cost.

Kitchen Bath Planning GuideLEFT: The FeteEntertainment Sink by Kohler.

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Kitchen Bath Planning Guide workbookCheck one:

YOUR STYLE:TRADITIONALMODERNTRANSITIONALECLECTIC

YOU COOK:DAILYONCE OR TWICE A WEEKNOT MUCH; REWARM

TAKE-OUT AND LEFTOVERS

YOU ENTERTAIN:FREQUENTLYOCCASIONALLYNEVER

NUMBER OF COOKS REGULAR-LY USING YOUR KITCHEN:

ONETWOMORE THAN TWOWILL CHILDREN BE COOKING WITH YOU?

Cabinets

WANT ALL NEW CABINETRYCABINET LINE ___________________CABINET STYLE __________________COLOR_________________________FINISH _________________________HARDWARE _____________________

WANT TO REMODELEXISTING CABINETS

NEW CABINET DOORSPAINT EXISTING CABINET DOORSSTAIN OR WASH WOOD OF

EXISTING CABINET DOORSCOLOR___________________FINISH _________________HARDWARE ______________

Appliances

COOKTOPGASELECTRICHALOGENINDUCTIONCOMBINATION

OVENGASELECTRICCONVECTIONCOMBINATIONOTHER

RANGEGASELECTRICCONVECTIONHALOGENINDUCTION COMBOSLIDE-INDROP-INVENTILATED UNIT

MICROWAVEMODEL _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

CLEAN-UPDISHWASHERCOMPACTORDISPOSALUNDER-COUNTER TRASH RECEPTACLERECYCLING CENTER

REFRIGERATORSIDE-BY-SIDEFREEZER TOPFREEZER BOTTOM

FREEZERSIDE-BY-SIDECHEST

WASHER AND DRYERYESNO

Countertops

WOODGRANITEMARBLEQUARTZLAMINATECONCRETESOLID SURFACETILERECYCLED MATERIALS

FlooringWOODTILE (CERAMIC)VINYLCARPETMARBLECONCRETEOTHER

Fixtures/FittingsSINK

SINGLE BOWLDOUBLE BOWLTRIPLE BOWLVEGETABLEUTILITYCERAMICSTAINLESS STEELCAST IRONOTHER MATERIAL _______

ROOM FOR WALK-INPANTRY

YESNO

SPECIALTY ITEMSBAKING CENTERBEVERAGE CENTER WITH UNDER-

COUNTER FRIDGEAPPLIANCE GARAGECOFFEE CENTER W/ ESPRESSO MACHINEICE MAKERPURIFIED WATER DISPENSERUPDRAFT HOODDOWNDRAFT HOODPET FOOD STORAGEFLAT-SCREEN TVDESK WITH COMPUTER AND HI-SPEED

INTERNET ACCESS

DESCRIBE YOUR DREAMKITCHEN IN 25 WORDSOR LESS____________________________

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Kitchen Specifics

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Kitchen Bath Planning Guide workbook

Check one:

YOUR STYLE:TRADITIONALMODERNTRANSITIONALECLECTIC

BATHING HABITS:DAILY SHOWER ONLYDAILY SHOWER, OCCASIONAL BATHDAILY BATH ONLYDAILY BATH, OCCASIONAL SHOWER

Cabinets

WANT ALL NEW CABINETRYCABINET LINE ___________________CABINET STYLE __________________COLOR_________________________FINISH _________________________HARDWARE _____________________

WANT TO REMODELEXISTING CABINETS

NEW CABINET DOORSPAINT EXISTING CABINET DOORSSTAIN OR WASH WOOD OF

EXISTING CABINET DOORSCOLOR___________________FINISH _________________HARDWARE ______________

Fixtures/FittingsSINK

SINGLE BOWLDOUBLE BOWLTRIPLE BOWLLAVATORYPEDESTALVESSELCERAMICSTAINLESS STEELCAST IRONOTHER MATERIAL _______

FAUCET #1 STYLE___________________________

FAUCET #2 STYLE___________________________

TOILETTOILET MODEL___________________________

BIDETBIDET MODEL___________________________

TUBTUB FIXTURES ___________________________

SHOWERSHOWER FIXTURES ___________________________

WHIRLPOOL/SPA WHIRLPOOL FIXTURES ___________________________

Safety FeaturesGRAB BARSTEMPERATURE CONTROL VALVESOTHER____________________

Washer and dryerYESNO

Vanity CountertopsWOODGRANITEMARBLEQUARTZLAMINATECONCRETESOLID SURFACETILERECYCLED MATERIALS

FlooringWOODTILE (CERAMIC)VINYLCARPETMARBLECONCRETEOTHER

Specialty ItemsTOWEL WARMERSTEAM SHOWERFLAT-SCREEN TVCOFFEE STATION

LightingGENERAL

INCANDESCENTFLUORESCENTHALOGEN

TASKINCANDESCENTFLUORESCENTHALOGEN

ACCENTINCANDESCENTFLUORESCENTHALOGEN

DESCRIBE YOUR DREAMBATHROOM IN 25 WORDSOR LESS_____________________________

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Bathrooms should have a minimum floor toceiling height of 80 inches over the fixtureand at the front clearance area for fixtures.A shower or tub equipped with a shower-head should have a minimum floor to ceilingheight of 80 inches above a minimum area30 inches by 30 inches at the showerhead.

Bath Specifics

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