There is a great old saying in the real estate industry that, “kitchens sell houses.” Since cooking is essential in the home and is commonly used by families, it’s one of the first things many home researchers look at. Whether you’re going to kitchen remodel to help sell your home or create the kitchen of your culinary dreams, you’ll need to plan and budget first.
Determine the absolute necessity
The first step in renovating your kitchen is deciding what you want. Similar to home research, this helps you narrow down your options and formulate a budget.
Here are some questions you can ask yourself to help narrow down your essentials:
- What are the weak points of your current kitchen?
- What more do you need?
- What do you need less?
Establish a budget
Now that you know what you won’t compromise on and what would be great to have, it’s time to create a budget.
Keep in mind that everyone’s cooking needs are different, so these estimates are just that – estimates. If the floor is more important to you than the counters, readjust how you distribute this money.
Visit stores and showrooms.
Try visiting hardware stores, and showrooms will give you an idea of the available materials and options in the market and their cost. If you are looking to cut costs in some areas, look at a similar but less expensive option.
Leave room for a professional
Kitchen remodel, especially deep ones, require work that you may not want to do yourself, such as installing electrical, plumbing, or cabinetry, removing existing cabinetry, or removing it. Demolition of walls.
Call on the pros
You should know exactly how much it will cost you and how much you are willing to spend. Now is the time to hire the team to help you get there!
Hire a contractor
A contractor is the contact person for the actual renovation. The source and supply all the materials, plan the project schedule and hire the subcontractors who will work during the renovation. They’re what keeps the project running smoothly and getting completed on time.
Once you’ve narrowed it down to a few professionals who you think might be a good fit, it’s a good idea to ask questions to help you determine if they’re the right fit for the job.
Hire a kitchen designer
The designers won’t work on the actual kitchen remodel as your contractor does. They are interior designers who plan the layout, style, layout, and materials you need for kitchen remodel.
Cooking Demo
After all the research, preparation, budgeting, and planning, you are finally ready for renovation. First things first – demo day!
Improve plumbing
Now that your kitchen is destroyed, you can start working on some of your kitchen internals, like the plumbing.
Install electricity and lighting
Electrical retrofit projects are no easy feat and are generally best left to the professionals. If you are already working with a contractor, they will have an electrician lined up for this part of the project. If you are managing the renovation yourself, consider hiring an electrician to take care of or guide these tasks.
If you are ready to speak to a professional about your new kitchen remodel project contact GAMCO Remodeling at 631-587-2266
