Bethany Beaudrie

Small Kitchen? An Island Could Still Work.

Many homeowners mistakenly believe that their kitchen is not large enough for an island. The truth is that even small kitchens may benefit from a small center island for food preparation or storage.

Creative Colors

Adding an island or changing out some elements of an existing island may create an amazing accent piece in the center of the kitchen. A different color cupboard or countertop material can work wonders.

Creative Storage

An open concept island provides a creative solution for storage. Placing decorative baskets or storage boxes on open shelves adds an element of warmth. Stacking colorful pots and pans or hanging them overhead allows for a storage solution that draws the eye to a splash of color.

Creative Usage

An island may provide added color and storage, but it can also provide additional seating. An elevated shelf or overhang allows for an intimate seating area for 1-4 people. Not only is this space great for food preparation or serving, but also for memory making and family time around the table.

Contact Williams Fabrication today to find out more about the creative elements that a customs kitchen island can bring to a kitchen of any size.

3 Practical Reasons to Add a Kitchen Backsplash

There are times in life as a homeowner when adding an upgrade to the home may seem like a luxury. While, a tile backsplash in the kitchen often looks luxurious, we would like provide three practical reasons that support this installation.

Variety

A tile backsplash often completes wall space in which pictures would be awkward. The space below cupboards is easily finished off with a custom designed backsplash. Whether the dream kitchen in mind has modern elements, or country themes, there is a backsplash pattern and material that will match. With glass tiles, ceramic tiles, stone tiles, and metallic tiles, there is no design or pattern that can not be created.

Beauty

The added touch of a backsplash in the kitchen allows for the look of an upgrade. Installation of a tile backsplash can warm up a simple kitchen and easily count toward resale value. After all, kitchens are one of the main selling points in a home.

Cleanliness

We understand the importance of decluttering a kitchen and keeping granite countertops clean. Adding a backsplash in the kitchen also helps with keeping the main food preparation areas clean. Many new construction homes come with a coating of flat paint. While this is a great choice for the builder in making walls look fresh, it does not hold up in high traffic areas including the kitchen. Flat paint with overspray from a sink or food splashes from a stove is not easily cleaned or wiped. The addition of a backsplash in the kitchen eliminates this issue with tile surfaces that are easy to clean and wipe down.

Regardless of the main purpose behind installing a backsplash, one thing is certain, you’ll come to love your newly installed backsplash and the fresh look it brings to your kitchen. Contact Williams Fabrication in Woodstock for an estimate today.