Entertaining kitchens. Family kitchens. It pays to be thorough. The more clearly you can talk about your wants and needs, the easier it will be to get kitchen designers and contractors to follow your specific vision. When it comes to remodeling, everything depends on the size, scope of the details of your particular project.
That includes your time frame. Nine months is generally sufficient time to get what you want and stay on budget for the average kitchen remodel. A lot of homeowners wrap up their projects much faster depending on how they use their time.
Time is a resource that allows you to get more of what you want. And we all forget how much time it takes to shop. But be sure to give yourself enough time, and start planning in January! Having identified your needs, the next step is to list your project goals, the improvements that you want for your space.
They are indeed major decisions. Keep track of your options in a detailed list or a spreadsheet. Shop online and offline, read product catalogs, visit showrooms and trade shows, and check out your local salvage yards and specialty stores.
In this way, determining a remodeling budget is similar to determining a budget for your car, or your house. Kitchen budget benchmarks. Generally, cabinets are about percent of the remodeling budget.
Understanding Your Renovation Budget. A kitchen designer ensures that your kitchen space is functional, efficient and the best value for your budget. They take the time to learn your needs and wants. Then they translate those into a functional, beautiful, and actionable plan. The GC is in charge of organizing products, materials and people. They schedule work for the trade professionals typically involved in kitchen renovations such as electricians, plumbers, tile professionals, fabricators, and finish carpenters.
Start early and be proactive with bringing in professionals. Their expertise will help you make better remodeling decisions, and making early appointments will ensure that you have a spot on their calendars. What about interior design or architectural services? Between you, your kitchen cabinet designer and your general contractor, you should able to make sure that your kitchen is decorated, designed and built to your liking. Take the first step toward your dream kitchen today!
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Why do kitchen projects get held up and deferred for so long? Remodeling feels overwhelming. Managing all the choices, details, and dependencies in a kitchen remodeling project can be mentally draining. Decision fatigue can set in, causing delays or even avoidance. Each morning, as I squatted at the bottom of my living room stairs to brew and pour coffee, I cursed not having a kitchen. But an advance demolition of the old kitchen is critical because it allows for the most precise measurements for the new one.
Appliances have big implications on layout. My huge undermount Franke split stainless steel required me to move the dishwasher from its original location—an important early-stage decision. Give your kitchen personality, but be careful not to turn it into a circus with multiple marquee items.
My main attraction was a French Mediterranean-style cement tile floor, but that meant I opted for simple cabinet and countertop choices and a white tile backsplash. This point is especially important for small spaces. My fancy tile floor caused me a lot of grief. I got a sample, which I loved, but as we unpacked the heavy crate with my full order, only a few precisely matched the chalky sample. I learned after the fact that tiles have dye lots and variations in color just like fabrics.
Consider pull-out drawers for, well, almost everything! My pots and pans are stacked in deep, below-the-counter-drawers, and so are my plates and plastic containers.
All the junk under my kitchen sink is in a pullout metal insert, and my beloved tall pantry has pull-out drawers. Many older kitchens will have lower cabinets with shelves, but drawers make it so much easier to access what you need for a relatively small increase in cost. It can be something wood, leather seating, or a green plant—even a big chunky cutting board can be enough.
Your design choices will impact how much time you spend tidying later. Put a line of silicone along the seam between the counter and backsplash behind the sink they make it to match grout colors , to prevent water from darkening your grout. I like to randomly stuff images into my folders and ideabooks and go back to them later for edits. Research and Plan Ready to green-light that project and take the plunge? Budget and scope are intertwined and often change many times during the kitchen design process as you become more educated and able to reconcile what you want and what you can afford.
Remember, this is an educational process. The Houzz pro directory offers a list of design, remodeling and service professionals throughout the U. You can search by your ZIP code and the category of professional you seek. Some homeowners start a kitchen remodel by hiring an architect or interior designer. Some go with a kitchen designer. Still others might work on their own with a builder or contractor. Pros are available to help you with everything from contracts and permits to space planning, budgets, choosing finishes and fixtures, shopping , ordering products and managing your project from start to finish.
Settle on a Schematic Design This phase includes sketches, space planning, preliminary floor plans and elevations showing the layout and cabinet sizes. I try to keep my clients focused more on layout and space planning, even though the temptation is to talk about what the kitchen will look like.
But I find that getting caught up in the look too early can distract from the space planning phase. Plus, you need a plan to figure out what materials will go where, and how many square feet you will need, and ultimately how much this will cost.
I like to begin the contractor interview process early and give them a preliminary drawing packet and scope of work so we can get some ballpark construction numbers. At the same time you can be sending out drawings for estimates on some top choices of kitchen finishes and fixtures. Specify Fixtures and Finishes Throughout this process, and probably long before, you have been saving photos of kitchens you love into your ideabooks and folders.
You probably know if you want a white kitchen , a natural wood kitchen or some color. Now you need to make your final selection of finishes and fixtures. This may include: Cabinetry construction type, door style, finish and color Countertop material Refrigerators and other appliances Kitchen sinks Kitchen faucets Light fixtures Flooring Backsplash Decorative hardware Browse the Houzz Shop to find: kitchen cabinets countertops major appliances sinks faucets lighting flooring tile decorative hardware.
Work on Design Development and Construction Documents This is the stage where you finalize the design and prepare final floor plans, elevations, details and, if applicable, mechanical and electrical drawings, lighting switch plans, and exterior elevations. This is where your final permit set or construction drawings come into play. These have a lead time, so check the timing with your local village. When to Pick Kitchen Fixtures and Finishes.
I always recommend to my clients to get at least three contractor estimates. Prepare for Demo The big day is upon us, most likely about four to eight weeks from when you submitted for permits. You may be moving out of your house temporarily, but most homeowners white-knuckle it and try to live in the house through construction.
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