Have you ever imagined what it would be like to prepare meals in a kitchen withpristine countertops, unblemished flooring, and all the storage space you could want? With a new kitchen remodel, all of this can be possible.
While home renovation can have beautiful results, it can also be a stressful time for the homeowner. To make your go more smoothly, we offer our 5 tips for remodeling your kitchen.
For more information, we recommend consulting with our Oakland County kitchen remodeler in your area.
1.) Imagine Your New Kitchen
How do you plan on using your kitchen? A kitchen meant for immediate family members will be designed differently than one meant for hosting parties. For this reason, it’s important to talk with kitchen remodel contractors about your ideas. They’ll be able to help you design a new kitchen around your life and cooking habits.
2.) Set a Budget
Before starting any project, it’s important to make sure you have enough money. We recommend setting aside an additional 20% of the estimated cost to cover unexpected expenses, such as delays.
Hopefully, you won’t need this safety net; however, it’s nice to know it’s there when you need it. In the end, it’s better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it.
3.) Install New Flooring
How many of your footsteps take place in your kitchen each day? Now multiply that number by how many people live in your home. Your kitchen experiences a lot of foot traffic, which means it’s easy for kitchen flooringto become faded or scuffed over time. If your kitchen flooring has reached the end of its lifespan, you may want to consider installing a new kitchen floor.
Depending on your design preferences, you can pick from tile, linoleum, vinyl, or even hardwood floors. Be sure to consider the overall layout of your home before picking out new kitchen flooring.
For example, hardwood floors are best for homes with open floor plans because they can be used for the kitchen, dining room, and living room. An experienced kitchen remodeler can help you find the right flooring material for your kitchen.
4.) Install New Cabinets
A recent trend in kitchen designis customized kitchen storage. If you plan on staying in your home for the long-term, why not customize your cabinets so you can find everything you need? If you plan on selling your home in the near future, we recommend upgrading your current cabinets to those with more storage.
Potential homebuyers will appreciate havingcustom-built kitchen cabinetsfor all of their storage needs. New cabinets make it easier to store food, bulky kitchen appliances, and other kitchen overflow items so you can enjoy clear counter space.
5.) Hire an Experienced Kitchen Remodeling Contractor
Before hiring a kitchen contractor, you’ll want to make sure that they are licensed and insured. A kitchen remodel contractor should also be someone who understands your interior design goals and will work with you to help you achieve your kitchen design dreams.
Visionary Cabinetry & Design offers one-stop shopping for the needs of your project. We do cabinetry, flooring, countertops, hardware all in one location for convenience saving you time and money.
Call Today
If you are interested in our kitchen remodel services, please feel free to call our Oakland County kitchen design showroom at (248) 850-7178. Visionary Cabinetry & Design is dedicated to helping homeowners design the home of their dreams.
This blog post has been updated.