Plan the Ultimate Kitchen

Plan the Ultimate Kitchen Upgrade

Akitchen serves as the heart of most homes, so it’s also one of the first rooms homeowners choose when it’s time to make upgrades. When approaching your kitchen remodel, it’s important to keep your family’s lifestyle at the forefront of your planning to create a space that fits the way you like to live. Get the most livable space and enjoyment out of a kitchen remodel with these tips from the experts at the National Association of the Remodeling Industry:

Make purposeful changes. A desire to bring your kitchen’s style up to date is plenty of motivation for a renovation, but to get maximum benefit from your new space, spend time considering what functional improvements you can make, too. Do you need more cabinets for storage? Is there enough counter space for meal prep? Does the overall layout suit your family’s needs? Even if you chose the original layout and floorplan, chances are good that over time you’ve found a few things you’d change given the chance to do it again.

Consider physical space. If yours is a family that cooks together, or if guests tend to congregate in the kitchen when you’re entertaining, a renovation is the perfect time to make adjustments that accommodate more bodies in the kitchen. You might want more work zones for multiple cooks, or an island or peninsula set away from the high-traffic zone for guests more interested in snacking and chatting than getting hands-on.

available space. However, with a larger refrigerator and more pantry space, your shopping habits could change, allowing you to become a bulk shopper or at least increase the time between shopping trips.

Be realistic about mealtime. If your family’s activities have everyone eating at different times, you may benefit from a feature like a warming drawer that keeps dinner warm until each family member makes it home for a meal. Think about features that would make the table space more practical, such as task lighting so kids can tackle homework at the table or convenient access to power for laptops.

Choose appliances with care. It’s easy to get carried away with all of the design elements that go into a kitchen renovation, but at the end of the day, remember the appliances are the true centerpiece of the space. Be sure to leave room in the budget to select the best appliances for your needs so you have all the functions, features and space to make using your new kitchen as enjoyable as possible.

Think into the future. A kitchen renovation can be a costly venture, so it’s a good idea to project years down the road as you consider your needs. Are there features that would enhance the safety if a baby (that soon will become an inquisitive toddler) joins the family? Are there elderly family members may benefit from a lower or higher workstation down the road?

Achieving optimal dental results often requires collaboration between a restoring dentist and a dental surgical specialist. At Texas Dental Surgery, they offer the complete scope of surgical procedures as their office has an oral surgeons, John-Michael Stewart, DMD and Andrew Arango MD, DDS, and periodontist, Stephen Walker, DDS, MS. For patients requiring multi-specialty treatment, this encapsulates the treatment, insurance, appointment trips and ultimately reduces stress for our patients.

They believe that close communication with your referral dentist provides the best care for their patients. They board certified and accept numerous PPO insurance plans. Their partnership allows a team approach of two different specialists for your care. The doctors are all natives of North Texas and are excited in being valued members of the Prosper community.

John-Michael Stewart, DMD (Oral Surgeon) Dr. Stewart is originally from Dallas, Texas. He attended Cistercian Preparatory School and Southern Methodist University. For the Mustangs, he was the place-kicker on the football team and was awarded Kodak AllAmerican in 1993. After college, he went to Boston University School of Dental Medicine. He graduated Magna Cum Laude in 1998 with his dental degree. His interest in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery led him back to Dallas for residency with the single aim to become a leading oral surgeon in the United States. He completed specialty training at the University of TexasSouthwestern Medical Center and Parkland Memorial Hospital in 2004. During this time, he received a medical degree from UT-Southwestern Medical School in 2002 and was certified as a legal practicing oral surgeon.

Stephen Walker, DDS, MS (Periodontist) Dr. Walker is a Diplomate of the American Academy of Periodontology. He grew up in Dallas and attended Baylor College of Dentistry. While at Baylor, he was a member of the Odontological Honors Society and was selected to receive the Oral Biology Award and Merritt-Parks Award in Periodontics. After earning his D.D.S. degree, Dr. Walker continued his education in Periodontics at Baylor College of Dentistry. At the end of his three-year residency, Dr. Walker received his certificate in Periodontology and Master of Science degree. During his periodontal residency, he served as chief resident and conducted research analyzing the bone response to a new implant surface. His research was published in the International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Implants. Andrew Arango, MD, DDS (Oral Surgeon) Andrew earned his bachelor’s degree from Saint Louis University. He continued his education at The University of Texas-Health Science Center in Houston, where he received his dental degree. Dr. Arango became drawn to surgery during dental school and went on to attend medical school at the University of Texas-Health Science Center in San Antonio. After graduating medical school, Dr. Arango completed an internship in general surgery and then completed a residency in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Texas-Health Science Center in San Antonio.

As an oral & maxillofacial surgeon who is both a licensed physician and a licensed dentist, Dr. Arango is uniquely qualified to perform surgeries of the face and of the oral cavity. He practices the full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery with an emphasis in orthognathic/reconstructive jaw surgery, sleep apnea, and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) reconstructive surgery. He also has special interests in dental implants, wisdom teeth, bone grafting, and facial trauma.

Their procedures include, but are not limited to: Extraction of Wisdom Teeth Dental Implants, Implant supported denture surgery Bone and Gingival Grafting Exposing Impacted Teeth for Orthodontists Gingival Contouring for Esthetics Treatment of Gum Disease TMJ and Orthognathic (jaw) surgery

1180 N. Coit Rd, Suite 40 Prosper, Texas 75078