The Essential Guide to Kitchen Makeovers!
When people talk about remodeling a room of their home, they often have their kitchen in mind. Remodeling a kitchen is a pretty big deal, and it’s not something you should be approaching without having done some research. Whatever the reason for your remodeling, you should check out a few tips that will help you make the right choices. After all, if you get it wrong, then you may end up with an even worse kitchen than you have now!
DIY?
It can be very tempting to do the whole thing yourself. Renovating a kitchen is hardly the cheapest project you can undertake (though it’s worth pointing out that many people exaggerate its expense). While there are loads of ways to save money on the project, taking it on by yourself might not be the smartest move. Companies that do professional home remodeling not only have the expertise already – they’ve probably done dozens, if not hundreds, of kitchen remodels before yours! – but they may also save you money. After all, if you get something wrong, then you’ll have to spend more money getting it sorted out anyway. Best to get it right the first time!
Technology
The amount of kitchen-based technology you can get these days is truly astounding, and its worth looking into your options if you’re remodeling. The Internet of Things has its sights squarely on kitchens, with ‘smart ovens’ and ‘smart fridges’ connecting with apps on your smartphone to give you crazy amounts of control over many aspects of your kitchen. But is it all worth it? While much of this technology is pretty cool, and they’re certainly nice perks, they may not be that practical. After all, if you have the skill in the kitchen anyway, then they’re not exactly going to help you that much. Don’t get caught up in assuming your renovation needs to be hi-tech – it’ll save you a lot of money.
Function and space
A lot of people choose to renovate their kitchen because they’re frustrated with their current one, and that often has a lot to do with their current kitchen being impractical, or not spacious enough. Above all, your kitchen renovation should be focussing on practicality. Form follows function, after all. So that beautiful kitchen island you’ve been eyeing? Do you really need it? Those things just tend to hog space. Consider how many steps it will take to get from one area to another; a preparation area to the oven, for example. You don’t want there to be wasted steps. But you don’t want something cramped, either!
Boosting value
Don’t blindly assume that your kitchen renovation will end up paying for itself! The most important thing here is that you build a kitchen you’re happy with; you shouldn’t be doing this just to boost value. If this is a consideration, then you need to do your research, as there are loads of features that don’t add nearly as much value as people think. Special finishes, wine fridges, pot fillers – these are expensive, but no prospective house buyer cares that much for them. Second sinks, soft-close drawers, and paneled cabinets? Now we’re talking.