Prior to starting a kitchen renovation project there are several important factors that a Homeowner needs to think about before the projects officially starts.
Based on our more than 30 years of experience renovating kitchens with different budgets and goals, this is the bullet list all Homeowners should take a deep look at before starting the project:
Goal Definition: make sure you’ve a clear understanding of why you’re renovating your kitchen. Alongside the goal definition we recommend you create a list of “must-haves” vs “nice-to-have”; this list is more related to budget since usually the homeowner has several ideas to implement in their kitchen but we’ve to make smart decisions based on priorities vs. budget.
Realistic Budget: it’s important to have a clear and transparent budget, this will easily help you identify your project limit. Also, it’s nice to have a contingency fund of 10%-20% in case of unexpected scenarios where you need to invest a little extra budget.
Cabinet Choices: if you’re going into a deep kitchen renovation you must know your cabinet options and decide based on (1) material resistant to humidity and (2) take full advantage of your free space.
Countertops, Backsplashes and surfaces: make a comparison list of pro vs cons for popular materials such as quartz, granite, laminate and butcher block; don’t forget to Include maintenance requirements into your comparison list.
Appliances: we recommend buying all your appliances before the project starts, this will allow your general contractor to measure carefully and make everything fit perfectly.
Lighting: your kitchen is one of the house areas where people will be sharing a lot of times, make sure to take full advantage of natural lighting so you can reduce the monthly electricity bill and help mother earth a little bit.
If you’re ready to start your kitchen renovation project and would like to work with an experienced and certified general contractor in Florida, give us a call and we’re going to help you convert your dream kitchen into reality.
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