4 Things to Remember During Your Full Kitchen Remodel

2. Saving Money Now May Result in Another Remodel Later

It’s important to set a realistic budget based on your hopes and dreams for your new kitchen. Choosing less expensive appliances or lower-quality finishes means they will need replacing sooner rather than later. As we indicated in the above section, if you decide on a lower quality option just to save time and money, you could be inviting future unhappiness with your results. You don’t want to do this all over again in 15 years, do you?

So, if you allow a larger budget for your kitchen remodel, you can get your money’s worth. If you’re unsure what a realistic budget would be for a full kitchen remodel, schedule a free consultation with one of our kitchen renovation design contractors today and they’ll help you create a realistic budget.

Your kitchen will probably be inoperable for at least a week or two. It’s always best to plan ahead for that inevitability. To help you cope with the lack of a functioning kitchen, we recommend staying with family or friends temporarily, eating out at restaurants, staying in a hotel or renting a house for a week or two to ensure you have a functioning kitchen, but also aren’t being overrun with the dust and noise that comes with remodeling. Our kitchen renovation design contractors will enclose the area in plastic to keep the dusty mess to a minimum and will try to keep the noise level down as much as possible. However, a full kitchen remodel has a certain level of dust and noise that is just be expected.

You should also consider how often you’ll be throwing parties or hosting other special occasions in your upgraded kitchen. Chances are, with the warm summer months ahead, most of your large-scale events will be hosted outside, which makes now the perfect time to renovate! Keep in mind the big birthday bash or friendly neighborhood party that you’ll be hosting in the cooler months. When designing your new kitchen, you will need to consider all aspects, including the amount of space you’ll need in order to remain comfortable and maintain your ability to easily move about your kitchen. You should also take into account the amount of food you’ll be cooking, as well as, how much time you’ll be cooking to ensue you purchase the right kitchen equipment to be installed.

After all, these are the experts you’re trusting to create your dream kitchen. It might be your first kitchen remodel, but it definitely isn’t ours! We can give you great advice about preparing for the full kitchen remodel and what to do throughout the process. If you’re considering a remodel in the Montgomery County, Maryland or DC area, call the experts at Kitchen and Bath Depot for expert advice first. We would love to help design and create the kitchen of your dreams!