Heart of your Home - February 11, 2015

Here we are still shoveling and plowing our way out of Sunday and Mondays storm. Another is on the way Thursday! There is light in the tunnel though. By April 15 all this snow should be melted! Yay!

If you are ready, your new kitchen or bath design process can be completed. The first steps of research and selections to actually making that happen can be behind you. The new cabinets can be ordered so your new state of the art "heart of your home" begins to take shape. Demolition of the old cabinets, counters, and fixtures will begin to bring your dream into reality.

It is beautiful and peaceful to watch snow fall if you have the luxury of staying all cozy and warm inside. I think we are all  ready for Spring! Why not use this time while you are cooped up to leisurely  look through magazines, clip pictures and ideas out and  start your project folder?

The stores will be packed again Wednesday with every New England resident stocking up on supplies. I have something fun to add to your list. While there grab a few home design magazines to
enjoy and stir up your imagination. Going through your old magazines or on line is good too.

Last week on Feb 5 I wrote about noting your thoughts every time you are in your kitchen or bath.
If you have not read that post, please do. The suggestion will help you achieve the most success
prioritizing every feature and function important to you within your budget. As you journal your ideas, questions, and thoughts: place them in your folder as well.

Here are some ideas and suggestions for the contents of your Project Design Folder:

Tear out pictures of the following items you like:
Floors and Flooring Products
Lighting
Faucets
Sinks
Cabinets - Door Style, Finishes, Stains
Back Splashes
Cabinet Hardware
Appliances - Basic and Specialty (Such as Wine Refrigerators or Ice Makers)
Islands
Counter Tops

Do not edit yourself in this process. Just have fun, let your imagination run wild! Rip out those pictures and put them all in your folder. The next step will be to organize to discover what your heart keeps confirming is your dream kitchen or bath. Enjoy the journey! You will be living in this space for a longtime. Listen to your heart! Next week I will write some more ideas and hints to make this as fun as possible! Happy clipping and tearing!