Your kitchen is one of the most integral spaces in your home. From entertaining friends, hosting holidays to simple family meals at home, having a kitchen that’s both functional and beautiful can make a big difference in your daily life. We asked Gary Heusted, owner of G2 Home Services and a local expert in kitchen design and construction, how to get the most from our kitchen when considering a remodel.
What new kitchen trends are you seeing?
In the last couple of years, what’s really stuck out is color. We’re adding green and blue islands and two-tone wall and base cabinets. That really broke up the monotony of typical designs.
Are there features homeowners should be adding to kitchens?
I really like under-cabinet lighting. It goes a long way to accentuate your backsplash and really set your kitchen apart. Another thing I really enjoy is quartz countertops. There’s a lot of people that will say natural stone is better, like quartzite or dolomite, which are very beautiful products. But they’re tough to maintain.
What’s the best advice for homeowners planning a new kitchen?
Don’t go in without a plan. We start every project with the design process, and it includes cabinet renderings and 3D renderings of everything we’re doing. That way, we’re covering every base with the customer.
What should homeowners look for in a kitchen contractor?
A customer-centric experience. Most have a project manager that’s overseeing multiple jobs. But we also have individual lead carpenters that run each job, oversee it from the first day of demo, all the way to completion. The customer experience has got to be number one. If the customer doesn’t have a good experience, then it’s all for naught.
G2 Home Services is a local, family-owned and operated contractor specializing in kitchens and baths. The G2 team is committed to providing their customers with the best quality product. They also give back to the community through their G2 Community Youth Foundation. You can learn more about Gary and G2 Home Services at g2homeservices.com.
Don’t go in without a plan. We start every project with the design process, and it includes cabinet renderings and 3D renderings of everything we’re doing. That way, we’re covering every base with the customer.