8 Steps to a Successful Kitchen Remodel

December 26, 2017
December 26, 2017 Lisa

8 Steps to a Successful Kitchen Remodel

Kitchen Remodel

If you have finally decided to tackle your kitchen remodel, then we want to congratulate you! You are about to tackle a project that will make your home look fabulous while adding to its value. Of course, you are also going to find that this project is going to be full of challenges. However, you can manage to get through it all if you follow certain steps.

Here are 8 steps you must follow for a successful kitchen remodel:

Consider What You Need in Your Kitchen

Before you even begin making plans for your remodel, you must consider what you need in your kitchen. Are you planning on cooking every night of the week or are you still going to do take out most nights? Are you going to be entertaining a lot more, or is it just going to be you and your significant other? Once you have all your priorities in order, you can continue to the next steps.

Determine Your Budget

Once you know what you want in your new kitchen, you will need to determine your budget. That way, you will know what type of remodel you can do. The important thing is to stay within your budget no matter what.

Create a Preliminary Design with Preliminary Materials

By creating a preliminary design with preliminary materials, you are giving potential contractors an idea of what you are looking for. This will make it easier when you begin looking for estimates. Changes can always be made to these designs, and most of the time, that is what happens.

Begin to Get Estimates from Contractors

Now is the time to get estimates from contractors and then set up interviews. We never recommend going with the lowest or the highest quote all the time, nor is the one in the middle always the best choice. Instead, you will want to look at the numbers and the answers to the questions that you ask the contractors. Your decision may even come down to how comfortable you feel with the contractor that you choose.

Finalize Design Plans and Choose Materials

Once you have your contractor, you can finalize all your design plans and choose all the materials for your new kitchen. You will want to make sure that you complete this now so that you do not end up waiting for things that are on back order halfway through the project.

Get Permits

Your contractor should be able to get all the necessary permits to begin the work on your kitchen. There can be a wait time for some of these, so make sure you get going on the process soon enough to avoid a delay on the start time.

Prepare for Demo

Demolition is never fun, especially when it comes to a kitchen. After all, you will be without a kitchen for a few weeks. We recommend that you set up a mini kitchen somewhere else in your home so that you can still prepare some simple meals at home. This will help you save some money since you will not need to eat out all the time. Also, do not start the demolition process until you are sure everything is in stock for your project, or you may find yourself hanging around waiting halfway through.

Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff

There is always going to be something that is wrong in the end, but it will never be anything big. Instead, it will be a small scratch in the paint, a ding in the molding, or a dent in an appliance. They are easy fixes, but it will take a couple of phone calls and a few days to get everything straightened out. Be patient through it all, after all, you’ve made it this far!

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If you follow these simple steps, you will be able to survive your kitchen remodel. It won’t be a walk in the park, but it will be manageable. Besides, once it is over, you will have a kitchen you love. Call us at 602-478-5102 to discuss remodeling your kitchen with us. Our award-winning designers and builders are happy to show you how we can improve the functionality and style of your kitchen.