Kitchen renovation: dos and don’ts

We all like the idea of ​​a new kitchen in our home. A room where you can spend time cooking, relaxing and socializing. All of these things are less likely if your kitchen looks a bit dull. Ask yourself: When did my kitchen get a good face lift?

The kitchen is often one of the most expensive areas within a home to maintain, update, and install, so you want to get it right when you decide to make a change. This article will give you advice on the dos and don’ts to consider when considering upgrading your existing kitchen.

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1. When thinking about a kitchen remodel, think strategically about what areas you have budgeted for and are aiming for improvement. Are you looking to do a small-scale reform or change everything?

2. Get someone else’s opinion on what areas could be improved within the kitchen. Often times, a new perspective can bring new ideas to the project. However, don’t take opinions too seriously; They are just trying to help!

3. Read industry-specific magazines such as home improvement magazines, kitchen brochures, and lifestyle magazines for ideas. Often times, the little details within these images can make a big difference, so try applying them in your redesign.

4. Set a clear budget and stick with it, get all the necessary improvements within that budget.

5. If you are looking to renovate your kitchen, the most cost-effective way to get a new look is to renovate your kitchen doors, replace countertops, door handles, faucets, and some furniture.

5b. Doors can often look a bit tired. Just “ tweak ” them (pin new units up front) instead of buying new doors. By attaching replacement door covers to existing units and adding accessories with new handles, you’ll mimic new doors for less.

6. Accessories are a great way to brighten up your kitchen and make it look more modern (if that’s your style). Shop for accessories that bring that look to life; For example, a new kitchen table and traditional kitchen cabinet pulls would achieve a warmer look, without the need to replace everything in sight.

Not to do

1. Don’t be badly prepared. Make sure you know everything about the changes you are making and how you are going to achieve them.

2. Don’t spread your budget too much, otherwise the remodel will lose focus and overall impact. Instead, focus on your specific areas and make them a success. Also compare prices of the same products; you will be surprised at the price differences between retailers.

3. Measure twice cut once. A mantra used by carpenters, but that also applies to you when ordering new kitchen doors, etc. Make sure you measure your accessories correctly as it could be very costly to go wrong.

4. Feel free to seek help from a carpenter or even a neighbor if you are unsure of how to install new products or accessories.

5. Make sure the doors on your new kitchen cabinet match the accessories. There’s no point in revamping kitchen doors with aged “oak effect” doors and finishing them with ultra-modern chrome handles, it just won’t work. The same goes for kitchen faucets and other accessories.

In short, a kitchen renovation should be a great way to save thousands, rather than having a new installation. Pick something that you are comfortable with and that you enjoy spending a lot of time with. If you follow the advice, I am sure you will be on your way to success. That satisfaction you get when you design the kitchen yourself is something that money can’t buy.