5 Smart Strategies For A Successful Kitchen Remodel

Apr 2

These suggestions can allow you to get maximum value from your kitchen renovation:

1. Plan

Remodeling your kitchen takes more time in the planning stage than during construction. You can reduce the amount of time you are inconvenienced by chaos during construction if you make a thorough plan. Additionally, you'll have a higher likelihood of staying within your budget.

How long do you need to devote to the preparation of a project? The kitchen remodeling Albuquerque suggests you invest a minimum of six months. With this method, you'll not be enticed to make a change of mind and develop change orders during construction, increasing costs and reducing the ROI.

Let's start with the basics.

Take a look at the size of your kitchen. It's a standard error to purchase an oversized refrigerator only to realize it's too big to fit through your front doorway. To avoid committing mistakes like this, draw a thorough plan of your kitchen, including measurements for walkways and work surfaces. It is also crucial to consider your height.

Consider the traffic flow: Work aisles of 42 inches are suggested for households with a single cook, and 48-inch aisles are advised for households with multiple cooks.

Designing a kitchen is a matter of ergonomics. Kitchens can be made more accessible by adding pull-out or drawer shelves in base cabinets and counters with an adjustable height that can move up or down and wall ovens.

If you've mapped out your remodeling to the number of nails required, be prepared for the unexpected. Plan for the unexpected. Allow yourself a little extra time to complete the renovation. Do you require it to be completed by the end of the month? After that, aim to get everything finished before Halloween.

Decide on the materials and fixtures you'll use before starting. Contractors can provide more precise estimates, and you'll have fewer delays because of backorders.

Make the most of the expertise of a professional designer. Your kitchen design can be made easier with their assistance. The design considerations, the potential issues, and scheduling for contractors are all made easier with the help of professionals. You should expect to pay fees ranging from 10% and 17% of the total project cost.

2. Appliances don't always turn out as they're made up.

Between dark blue cabinets, stainless steel stove, and hood.

Designing a new kitchen could be a maze of ideas. There's a chance that a stunning six-burner commercial range or a top-of-the-line refrigerator won't work for your cooking style or needs.

The primary purpose of appliances is to cook and store food. When remodeling your kitchen, don't focus on the appliances but the overall appearance and functionality of the area.

Floors and cabinets are among the best investments for the long run, mainly if your family isn't a regular home cook.

Choose appliances made by highly-respected brands with an established track record of accomplishment, like the ones included in Consumer Reports.

3. Keep Your Footprints Current

It isn't easy to estimate the expense of a remodel that involves moving pipes, electrical outlets, or breaking down walls. This is where most issues occur.

Maintaining the same space for all your plumbing, appliances, and even your walls is always better. The quantity of dust and trash generated by your project can be minimized, saving you money on construction and renovation.

4. Are you scared of lighting? You should be!

White kitchen with orange backsplash and stainless steel sink

In a kitchen, lighting can make all the difference. It's the perfect way to illuminate and brighten any room. It also makes your job simpler and more efficient. You will find two kinds of lighting available in the kitchen: task and ambient.

Because cabinets offer such dark working spaces, lighting for under-cabinets is essential. There's no better time to wire your lighting than when you're redecorating. To avoid shadows, use at least two lights for each task. Islands and other counters that don't have low cabinets work best with pendant lighting. Lighting with a track or recessed is beneficial over sinks and other areas without cabinets.

Ambient lighting can be achieved using flush-mounted ceiling fixtures or wall sconces. They also provide track lighting. You can control the brightness and overall ambient lighting by using dimmer switches.

5. Always be mindful of the high quality of everything you do.

Hexagonal tile with multi-colored colors in the kitchen, complemented by modern elements.

It is essential to think about the kitchen's functionality and long-term durability of your kitchen when you are redesigning it. Make sure you choose items with long guarantee periods and avoid low-quality discount items. Solid-surface countertops may be more expensive, but they can last many years if you properly. If you're thinking of moving shortly, you should consider buying items with a longer warranty.

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