Websites help you gather a large portfolio of numerous kitchen ideas
Whether you're remodeling your entire kitchen or looking for new decoration ideas, the websites of many popular home renovation and appliance stores offer tons of design suggestions and tools for planning the project. Keep a list of your favorite website articles and pictures and organize them into a portfolio of materials for when you decide to begin.
HGTV.com
HGTV.com features a kitchen section that includes links to a designer's kitchen portfolio, green kitchens, kitchen colors, backsplash suggestions, and kitchen tile selections. The portfolio link offers picture samples from sponsors and, as of March 2010, features modern kitchens as well as more traditional designs. The green kitchens link offers pictures and articles on eco-friendly kitchen ideas. The kitchen colors, backsplash and tile links all offer numerous articles about each subject.
IKEA.com
IKEA.com offers a link called "Ideas & Inspiration" that pops up with an interactive slideshow of different kitchen ideas. A user can zoom in on selected parts of each picture to view information about the item. For example, if a user clicked on a drawer, the site offers a written and pictorial suggestion for that object's use. IKEA offers various kitchen design ideas including built-in kitchens, free-standing kitchens, kitchen islands and carts, countertops and wall panels, kitchen integrated lighting, sinks and faucets, knobs and handles, appliances, kitchen organizers and cookware; all of which have separate links on IKEA.com.
Home Depot.com
Home Depot.com offers a Kitchen Design Center link that takes you through three steps: Explore, Plan and Get Started. The "Explore" section allows you to determine your budget by entering the value of your home and the percentage it is used. The Explore section also offers information about ordering samples online. The "Plan" section helps you build your budget and view different kitchen options including cabinets, flooring and lighting. It also provides a description of different kitchen layouts. The "Get Started" section encourages you take action and keep on track during your remodeling or redesign project.
Lowes.com
Lowes.com offers a substantial online catalog for kitchen accessories as well as articles and videos for kitchen remodeling and design ideas. One article, titled "Organize Your Kitchen," outlines sections such as "Storing Pots and Pans," "Creating Separate Areas," "Planning Kitchen Upgrades" and "Learning from the Pros." Links are also offered for related articles to help users answer further questions. Lowes' website also allows users to add articles and videos to a "My Projects" folder through the website.
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