When the UK was locked down for more than a year, no wonder that so many people were looking to renovate their homes’ interiors. With so much time spent indoors, many homeowners got bored with their interiors and started finding flaws in every room. When restrictions were lifted and showrooms reopened, many homeowners went looking to make some much needed home improvements.
It’s no secret that shopping online isn’t the best way to go, especially when you’re working on a large-scale home improvement project. If you’re looking to give your kitchen a fresh coat of paint and you’re planning to have family and friends over your place and you want to completely change the look of your kitchen, a visit to a kitchen showroom is a must. Make the most of your visit by:
Talk to experts
When visiting a kitchen showroom, one of the best things you can do is sit down and talk to a kitchen design specialist. Instead of wandering around the store admiring the various displays, you can take advantage of the team of experts who are available to answer any questions you may have about kitchen revamp projects.
Talking to a kitchen expert can help you bring your kitchen design ideas to life and answer any questions you have about redesigning your kitchen. They can also show you what you can achieve and show you the quality products and high-quality workmanship they offer, so you don’t miss out on anything.
Take some pictures
Many people turn to the internet to find inspiration for their kitchen redesigns these days, but it’s hard to deny that going to a showroom and walking around the displays can inspire you more than a Pinterest board. However, it’s worth having your phone camera with you to capture all the things you loved about a showroom.
Whether it’s a kitchen cabinet color, worktop material or tile pattern, taking photos of things you like while you’re in a kitchen showroom can make things a lot easier when it comes time to create your 3D computer aided design (CAD) during your design consultation. Of course, you’ll also want to capture the smaller details too. From kitchen taps to cabinet handles, these are just as important to a final design.
Feel the finish
Visiting a kitchen showroom can be one of the best parts of your kitchen redesign because you get to see all the different colors and finishes in person! On the internet, everything looks different, so visiting a showroom is a great way to avoid disappointment.
It’s important to not only look at the kitchen cabinets and worktops on the showroom floor, but also to feel the different materials. This may seem counterintuitive, but by feeling the materials, you can get an idea of their quality and help you decide if they’re right for your home or not. Touch is one of the most important senses that you can’t use when shopping online, so make the most out of your Glasgow based showroom experience.
Paul Petersen is a seasoned home improvement expert and DIY enthusiast with over 20 years of experience in the industry. He began his career as a carpenter, honing his skills in woodworking and structural design. Over the years, Paul expanded his expertise to encompass a wide range of home renovation projects, from kitchen remodels to landscape design.