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Tips to Design Your Kitchen Like a Pro

March 18, 2025
Tips for Custom Kitchen Design

Follow these tips to create a designer kitchen for your new home!

New construction homes in Maryland are worth it, especially if you are working with Ameri-Star Homes. With us, you can customize your floor plan according to your needs. You can choose a floor plan and change it around until you are 100% satisfied. After all, it’s YOUR house! If you are looking for some tips to design your kitchen like a pro, you have come to the right place.

Steps to Design Your Kitchen Like a Pro

Brainstorm

The first step is to brainstorm. Make a list as long or as short as you like of all the things you might like in your kitchen. It could be quartz countertops, slate floors, appliance garages, or warming drawers, just to name a few examples. Looking at articles, videos, and images online is a great way to get inspired.

Think Purpose

Now it’s time to think of how you want to use the space. If your family doesn’t care to cook that much, you might be content with the basics and plenty of storage. Alternatively, you might prefer to bake, hold parties, eat with the family, or cook up restaurant-quality meals on the regular.

Form the Layout

The layout of the kitchen will depend partially on your floor plan. It’s best to stick with the basics for the most functionality. You can learn more about kitchen design basics here. You can also choose to stick with the original layout of your chosen home model.

Select Flooring and Lighting

Kitchen flooring should be durable, easy to clean, and look great with the rest of the home’s flooring. Meanwhile, your kitchen should also have overhead and task lighting for the most practicality. If you’re working with a new construction company, they should have options for you to look through.

Choose Your Appliances

A company like Ameri-Star Homes will have kitchen appliance packages you can choose from. Have an idea of what kind of appliances you want, such as an electric or gas stove, a fridge with French doors or a bottom freezer, etc. 

Consider the Style

What overall interior design style do you prefer? Even if you don’t know the names of all the styles, like Craftsman, French Country, or Mid-Century Modern, starting with what you like is a good way to go.

Pick Colors, Textures, and Patterns

Kitchens don’t have to be boring or sterile. Make your kitchen feel warm with wood tones, keep it light with all-white materials, or add interest with two-toned cabinets. Choose backsplash and countertops with textures and patterns that add even more interest and complement the cabinets and flooring. If you need a designer’s eye, your new home builder should be able to help.

Let Ameri-Star Homes Build Your New Custom Home!

Ameri-Star Homes was built on the idea that a home is not complete until the homeowner is 100% satisfied. That’s right, completely satisfied homeowners. Whether you want a home built on one of our home sites or on your own land, count on the same high quality from Ameri-Star. We have set out to exceed all your expectations of integrity, affordability, and customer satisfaction. Build lasting memories for years to come with Ameri-Star Homes. 

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