“Happiness is a small house, with a big kitchen.” – Alfred Hitchcock
What is the most fundamental part of your home? For most people, it is their kitchen, and rightly so. People take pride in showing off their kitchen, and it is the center of the entire hustle and bustle happening around the house. Kitchen remodeling tips are vary greatly in today’s world, but Perry Brothers Construction has you covered for what we believe are the best options you should consider.
When it comes to the remodeling of your kitchen, planning is very crucial. You need to spend more time planning your entire kitchen so that when it comes to construction and selecting the materials you will make your kitchen look ravishing, you won’t feel stuck. Check out our blog on hiring a quality contractor in New England
Before buying anything haphazardly or getting the construction started, you need a game plan from start to end. The first important step is to figure out how much you are willing to spend to make your dream kitchen’s vision come true. Start by searching for “kitchen remodeling costs” and see which options suit you best. Once you have decided on a budget, you can go forth with your kitchen remodeling plan.
THREE AWESOME KITCHEN REMODELING TIPS TO GET YOU STARTED:
Here are some tips you can refer to before you get started with your kitchen remodeling.
DON’T FORGET TO PLAN YOUR KITCHEN REMODEL IN ADVANCE: Contact Perry Brothers Construction to learn about our entire process, and what you can expect when remodeling your kitchen
Whenever you are about to start something, it needs a lot of planning, so why do people neglect planning ahead of time when it comes to remodeling one of the most important parts of their homes, the kitchen?
Don’t be one of those people who do not plan ahead of time and then get stuck halfway through the remodeling and construction. One of the reasons it is not appreciated is that it is unprofessional and will cost a lot of time and money.
Before planning, rule out the reasons why you want to remodel your kitchen? Making a list of reasons will help you set a clearer goal, and then you will be able to actively look for the specific things you will require to make your kitchen the way you want. If you lack the vision you can get inspiration by chatting with your local Newburyport kitchen remodelers or by searching for new kitchen remodeling ideas on the internet. It will help you to visualize a clearer image of your future kitchen.
The following are a few reasons why people get their kitchens remodeled:
- To improve the functionality of their kitchen
- To meet the needs of their family (seating area)
- To fit your style
- To increase energy and water savings
Once you have found your reasons to get your kitchen remodeled, do your research on kitchen remodeling services. Make sure you do not just pick any contractor, but someone who has had loads of experience and a highly regarded reputation as a kitchen remodeling contractor. Before you appoint a contractor, ask them to bring at least one reference. If you can, visit one of their ongoing projects to know how they treat the lay of the land.
You don’t only need a contractor but a good architect to help you with the design of your kitchen. A good architect will save you time and money both. All you need to do is, tell them what are you looking for, and they will help you design a kitchen that will match your vision.
Don’t take a sledgehammer to your kitchen, instead take your time emptying drawers and taking out every useful item from your pre-existing kitchen. You can save a lot of money if you sort your stuff out and keep what’s good, while throwing out what does not work or fit into your new kitchen.
Before buying new items, make sure to compare prices and quality, so you do not spend extra money unnecessarily. One more thing you need to consider before buying heavy appliances is their use. If you do not often bake and all you do is pop frozen pizzas in the oven, then instead of buying the oven from the newest range, you can settle for a conventional stove.
TIPS FOR PICKING OUT YOUR KITCHEN COUNTERTOP:
If you have finally decided to remodel your kitchen, you should start by picking out the right countertop for you. Your kitchen countertop sees the most action around the house, so you need to consider more than one issue before you decide on what you want as your countertop.
If you have decided on the color scheme of your kitchen, make sure you do not pick a color for the countertop that looks out of place. It’s better if you pick countertops with a color that compliments your kitchen wall’s paint.
Your kitchen countertop should be sturdy enough to hold your daily kitchen activities. So, it is important to keep the sturdiness of the material in your mind when choosing the countertop.
You can also mix and match the material of your countertop. For instance, if you like the design of the countertop and its color complements the rest of your kitchen, then for cutting and chopping you can add a separate butcher’s block in one section of the countertop, which will act like your cutting board.
Generally, when it comes to the kitchen, granite and tiles are the first choices. They are durable and last a long time. You can perform your daily kitchen activities without doing a lot of damage to them. Granite and tiles are easy to clean as well. Laminate and soapstone, albeit, have been becoming popular these days, but are not better alternatives for granite and tiles. The only drawback to granite and tiles is they’re heavy, so they need more support than a laminate countertop.
REFACE YOUR EXISTING KITCHEN CABINETS TO SAVE MONEY:
Do you know you can save money by refacing your old kitchen cabinets? If you are one of those people, who don’t like to change how things work around their kitchen despite wanting a complete remodeling, then refacing your cabinets by giving them a new look that matches your new ones is the way to go. If you’re looking to upgrade more than your kitchen cabinets, but you’re not starting from scratch check out our blog on kitchen renovation trends for some useful information.
You can remodel your entire space and then ask a kitchen remodeling contractor to help you with renovating your cabinets. Check out some cabinet options brought to you by B&G Cabinets out of Newburyport, MA.
What is cabinet Refacing?
The skin of the cabinet is replaced by a new one alongside the old hinges, handles, and drawer pulls. It saves you the trouble of finding your matching cabinets and cuts your budget in half. You can choose the theme of your choice that compliments the rest of your kitchen. It’s how you will be able to give a completely new look to your kitchen where everything will complement each other without spending a lot of money on kitchen accessories.
We hope that all the tips we have mentioned in this article have helped you with your kitchen remodeling ideas. Make sure to do your research before diving headfirst into spending a hefty amount of money on remodeling.
I know that was a lot of information for you to think about, but as you know research and planning are just as important as physically working on the project. If you have any concern regarding kitchen remodeling pricing don’t hesitate to reach out to Perry Brothers Construction for a free quote, or if you’d like to chat about concerns regarding a future project, feel free to contact us.
