How to Renovate a Kitchen?

Renovating a kitchen is the right of every homeowner. Your home needs a personal touch, and the best way to guarantee that is by renovating it with the help of Lion Group Construction. A remodel is more than just replacing shabby kitchen cabinets, creating more storage, or replacing outdated appliances.

It also involves several steps that are pretty instrumental in helping you make your dream renovation a reality. Let’s dive in!

Gather Your Kitchen Remodel Ideas

There is no kitchen remodel without an initial concept. The easiest way to come up with the right concept for your kitchen is by gathering and sketching out your ideas. You can search for your kitchen renovation inspiration by browsing Pinterest boards. Once you have your inspiration, you can save them in a folder or on your vision board.

Viewing a wide range of designs and layouts can help identify the materials, textures, and fixtures that may look perfect for your kitchen. However, try to make sure that the designs you set aside are realistic. When choosing your layouts and designs, always focus on the structure of your kitchen. This will help you determine where your appliances will go, how far apart your cabinets will be, and other critical details for your renovation.

Create a Timeline and Budget for Your Renovation

Once you have an idea of your kitchen’s look, the next step should be creating your desired timeline. You also need to have a budget; after all, you can’t do anything without paying your contractor or buying the items you need for the renovation.

Establishing a timeline and creating your budget will put you on the path of getting in touch with a professional contractor. Contractors will have a general idea of the amount you will spend on your renovation and they can give you a rough estimate when it comes to timelines. However, the duration of your project depends on how many aspects of your current kitchen you want to change and other factors; it can sometimes take 1 to 3months to complete a kitchen renovation.

Call in the Professionals

Unless you are planning to do a DIY kitchen renovation, which renovation experts advise against, you will need the help of professionals to bring your vision to life. But, with all the kitchen remodel contractors on the market today, finding the right professional can be tough. You can use referrals from your colleagues and friends to find an expert that fits your unique designs.

You can also make Google your friend and find a renovation company that’s right for your new kitchen plan based on their customer reviews. Once you have selected at least five contractors, ask for an estimate, licensing and photos of previous jobs. And from there, you can choose a renovation contractor that meets your budget and is qualified to do a satisfactory job. 

Getting Ready for the Demolition

You finally have a kitchen remodel contractor with an estimate that suits your budget, design, and completion time. All that’s left is for the project to begin. The paperwork has been diligently reviewed and approved during this stage, with the design being finalized. The crew has also been hired to help with the renovation process.

However, for the demolition to start, you will have to determine whether you will leave temporarily or remain in your home. If you choose to stay, you have to plan ahead on how you will do that while your kitchen remodel continues in the background.

You can choose to:

• Put up a temporary kitchen
• Use a mini-fridge to help you store your perishables
• Stock up on paper plates, cups, and plastic cutlery
• Keep your non-perishable items like snack bars, peanut butter, and crackers handy.

Apart from setting up a temporary kitchen, it would help if you also planned for a clean-up after the remodeling is done, although some renovation companies handle the cleanup as well.

Giving Your Kitchen a New Lease of Life

The entire phase of your remodel will take time. However, your remodel professional will help you prioritize your renovation according to what needs to be completed first. Here is an order of steps you can use to ensure that your renovation is completed within its allocated time.

• Configure electrical and plumbing. If your kitchen renovation involves updating the electrical and plumbing wiring, your contractor should oversee this process.
• Painting the kitchen
• Adding new flooring
• Adding kitchen cabinets
• Installing countertops
• Placing large appliances

Once everything is in place, your kitchen remodeling is finally coming together.

So, if you are planning to renovate your kitchen, the above tips can be pretty helpful. However, make sure you involve a professional if you want the renovation to envision your dream.