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Remodeling your kitchen will increase the value of your home and offers a very good return on investment. A freshly remodeled kitchen can also help increase the pleasure you get from your home and make cooking seem like less of a chore.
Most people spend a lot of time in their kitchens. In order to make the most of such a heavily-used room, follow these five suggestions before you begin your remodeling project. If you do, you will end up with the kitchen of your dreams and make it through the construction process without unnecessary stress or frustration !
Get your kitchen remodel design on paper
It’s very important to have a solid vision before starting your kitchen remodel . I would recommend hiring a professional to put together your kitchen remodel plans. If you’d like to make the plans yourself, you can purchase design software for your computer. In either case, be very clear that you know exactly what you want before starting anything !
Consider your cabinetry carefully
When deciding whether to keep or get rid of your existing cabinets, consider the overall design of your new kitchen. Cabinets can make up to 50% of the cost of your new kitchen . If your old cabinets are oddly shaped, too small or are damaged, it’s probably a good idea to replace them completely. If you don’t like the color or design of the door fronts or hardware, you may want to think about simply painting, refacing the cabinets fronts and changing out the hardware. If your new ktichen is going to be entirely reconfigured , it’s possible you can still utilize some of the old cabinetry in new ways .
Select products that are lasting
Cabinetry and countertops are going to have to remain functional over time in your new kitchen. Make sure you select durable materials that you think you’ll still love 10, 20, even 30 years down the road. Countertops are available in many different materials and colors. Be sure to choose one that you feel comfortable in maintaining in a color you and your family will still love after a decade or more of use.
Use accents to showcase your personal style
Even though you may love the idea of teal blue countertops, consider showing your love in smaller ways. You can use teal colored highlights throught your kitchen in areas like cabinet hardware or trim, small accent tiles in the backspash or even dishware seen through a glass-fronted cabinet. It’s great to show your personal flair, but don’t do it to such an extreme that others may feel flooded or out of place in your kitchen, or in such a way that, should you grow out of it , would be prohibitively expensive to replace. The small details can add a lot of personlization without a huge price tag.
Be prepared for the unanticipated
You’ve hired a great designer and love your kitchen remodel plans. Your contractor comes highly recommended, is easy to communicate with and clearly understands your goals . You’ve chosen cabinetry , countertops, flooring and appliances that fit your budget and your lifestyle. You have great ideas on how to best display your personal flair . The work starts and everything runs smoothly until…it doesn’t. Be prepared for the unexpected. Set aside a contingency fund. If the construction worker removes the old cabinets and finds rotten wood above your stove that has to be replaced , then you have the money set aside to do it. These unforeseen things sometimes come up. Like the Cub Scouts say , “Be prepared.” You may decide that you do want a higher-end stove hood . You can use your contingency fund for that. It’s not always undesirable things that come up, but in either case, it’s comforting to know you’ve done your best to prepare!
Jack Glisson founded J.W. Glisson Construction in Portland, OR in 1976. They specialize in kitchen remodeling, all forms of concrete work, land excavation, and building custom homes in the Portland, OR and Vancouver, WA areas.
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Remodeling the kitchen really increase the value of home and makes more beautiful too. Thanks for sharing the tips for kitchen remodeling. It is really useful.