The kitchen is the heart of the home and a hub where day-to-day activities happen. There are different reasons you might need a kitchen renovation. It could be to increase the value of your home, make the space more functional, or match the kitchen style to your taste. Whatever the reason for your remodel, here are five things to know before beginning the process.
1. Create a Plan When Starting a Kitchen Renovation
A kitchen renovation is a major upgrade that requires proper planning for the best results. While it can feel time-consuming, planning will help make the most of the time and budget to complete the project to your standards.
Among the things you need to plan is the design. Would you like a modern, industrial-style, or traditional design? Choose an aesthetic that suits your personality, budget, and kitchen space. Make a budget, choose materials, and select appliances you would like to add.
2. Install Adequate Storage
The kitchen contains cutlery, food, pots and pans, spices, glassware, etc. When planning a remodel, design a space with more than enough storage. There are different options available, including drawers, shelving, and cabinets. Explore all types of storage like bins, pan racks, and baskets.
3. Pay Attention to Lighting
Though often ignored, lighting plays an essential role in your kitchen. Proper illumination is necessary because you will be handling sharp knives and potentially dangerous kitchen appliances. Besides being functional, lighting highlights attractive aspects of your kitchen. Plan your kitchen lighting to complement the design of the space.
4. Maintain the Footprint When Starting a Kitchen Renovation
If you’re working with a tight budget, maintain the existing footprint to keep remodeling costs down. Changing the footprint usually means re-doing the room’s plumbing, electrical, and sometimes structural components. Don’t shift the appliances, sink, and lighting if you can happily work with the current footprint.
5. Invest in Quality Products
Cheap products are enticing because they reduce expenses. However, during a kitchen renovation, the main focus should be on creating an efficient, functional, and durable space. Low-quality products are affordable, but they reduce the value of your home and have a shorter lifespan. Save time and money in the long term by investing in quality flooring, paint, countertops, and appliances.
6. Hire Professionals for Your Kitchen Renovation
Hiring professional contractors increases overall safety and quality of the renovation. Fixtures will be installed correctly, countertops cut to exact measurements, flooring laid evenly, and the plumbing fitted properly. Some homeowners enjoy DIY projects. Determine simple tasks you can handle yourself, but hire the pros for most of the work.
Golden Rule Home Inspections offers inspection services to homebuyers and sellers in Lee, Collier, and Charlotte Counties. Contact us to request an appointment.