Cabinets and countertops really make a kitchen. How, though can you match countertops and cabinets when renovating your kitchen? First, get a good feel for what you like by looking at designer kitchens online and in magazines. What is your style - contemporary? traditional? or some in between? Then decide on whether you want dark or light cabinets. Do you want your kitchen cabinets to be solid wood, veneer, laminate, thermofoil or painted? You might notice that some kitchen designers will go with one color for the cabinets and a contrasting color for the island, or opposite colors on top and bottom cupboards. Do you hate it, or love it? You're getting closer to the look you want. Looking at pictures of luxury kitchens and being familiar with the options that are out there will help you to plan your dream kitchen.

When it comes to countertops there are so many choices, from marble to laminate and from corian to granite countertops. While the kind of counter you buy may depend largely on your budget, it is good to consider which countertop that will help you to sell your home, should you need to do so. Ask a realtor what buyers are looking for in your area. Again, looking at pictures of dream kitchens will help you to select the color, pattern and style of your countertop. Keep in mind that you want to choose a kitchen countertop that will tie in the various elements of your kitchen, including the cabinets, hardware, appliances and tile - without being too busy.

Dreaming about and planning your kitchen will only get you so far. The next step is to find skilled kitchen contractors that you can trust. This is where we come to the rescue. We have a network of pre-screened kitchen contractors from coast to coast that will help you build your dream kitchen.