Deciding to remodel your kitchen is a decision made to give the most important part of the house its due diligence. If you love to cook, upgrading your kitchen to a more interesting, beautiful place is the best gift you’ll be giving yourself. Though the task seems difficult, the blog here will take you through the 7 basic steps of kitchen remodeling that will reassure you that a step-by-step method of doing things will turn your dream kitchen into reality sooner than you had expected.
If you want your kitchen to look good, space and budget don’t have to be barriers. Kitchens come in all shapes and sizes and that is what makes them more challenging to remodel – and opens up exciting avenues for imagination as well.
A good manufacturer and designer will be able to transform an ordinary kitchen – no matter whether it belongs to a small apartment, a budget duplex, or an old farmhouse – into a dream come true.
Look at these 7 steps that will change your kitchen from ordinary to awesome.
Planning
The most critical and least expensive part of the project – planning well – can save you a lot of money and headache later. Carefully choose the layout, cabinets, materials etc., according to your design and budget. Do not hesitate to seek help from professionals.
Construction
Think whether you really need to change your stainless steel countertop, whether your cabinets can fit in the new design with just a coat of fresh paint, and so on. The least construction you need to do, the better for your budget – the savings from which you can utilize in getting better appliances.
Plumbing
Plumbing goes along with the construction. Since it is again a costly part of the deal, check whether you actually need to reinstall the lines. However, go ahead if your sink and other utilities do not fall in line with your desirable plan. Seek professional help to relocate the water lines.
Electric fittings
Relocating electrical appliances might free up much-needed counter space. Moreover, lighting plays a huge role in setting the ambience of a place. So go ahead and get some aesthetic lamps and bulbs to make your kitchen modern.
Flooring
Wooden floors are warm and comfortable to stand on for long periods, though they are not as durable as tile or marble floors. Vinyl and laminate are other choices that you can look at. Keep in mind that re-flooring can alter the floor-ceiling distance by as much as 1.5 inches which may raise the need to alter cabinet height.
Appliance installation
Appliances are a good place to invest in because they will be affecting your cooking the most. Choose ones that consume the least space, and if possible, opt for star-rated products that will save you enough money to offset the cost of the product itself, over the years.
Decoration
The finishing touches of the kitchen – the backsplash area, wallpapers, paintings, and other accents – are where you can let your creativity loose. Though you might be inspired by magazines and celebrity kitchens, put all efforts to make your kitchen your personal statement so that it’s your own unique space – unlike any other.
With all the steps in tandem with the image of the finalized kitchen in your mind and some help from the manufacturer and designer, your dream space will turn into reality sooner than you expect!
Tell us what you’d want your dream kitchen to look like. We’d love to know.