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And keep the current structural design, as well as existing plumbing and appliances, if stainless steel is out of the ballpark. "The latest design trends have the kitchen as the epicenter of the home, from cooking, entertaining and eating, to lounging, working and playing," said Theresa Anderson, senior vice president of interiors for Lowe's, the home-improvement retailer. "The design possibilities are endless for a kitchen remodel and people should think abo
t their own household lifestyle before the demolition begins." "A quarterly survey of 500 homeowners conducted by Harris Interactive for Lowe's, found a craving for more spacious kitchens.
The survey showed that wide-open spaces were the first preference of kitchen remodelers. Other popular design elements in today's dream kitchens, according the survey, include: An island (76 percent) A walk-in pantry (72 percent) Natural or laminate wood cabinets (88 percent) Natural stone countertops, such as granite (47 percent) Stainless steel (46 percent), residential- or traditional-scale (74 percent) appliances Chrome fixtures (29 percent) Tile (43 percent) or hardwood (37 percent) flooring A professional quality audio/visual system (58 percent) Plenty of natural lighting, such as skylights (55 percent) "Ultimately, the secret to any kitchen remodeling project lies in careful planning," Anderson said.