Remodeling a kitchen is an exciting and daunting task that increases your home value. There’s a lot that goes into the kitchen remodel from cabinetry, to floors, and countertops. We’re going to discuss the steps of a kitchen remodel and what you need to know along the way.

The very first step is to find a kitchen remodeling professional. There are several things that you should look for when hiring someone.

• Are they licensed?
• Are they recommended?
  • If you don’t have personal recommendations, public online reviews are just as good.
  • Be sure to read the good and the bad reviews, and any responses that the business has posted. BBB is a great tool for this.
• Do they have a portfolio of their previous work?
• Are they prompt with communication?
  • Test this by giving them a call and asking them specific questions that pertain to your design.
  • For example, “Hey, I’m interested in a kitchen remodel and I’d like to know if you’re comfortable with [specific design you want].” Listen to their answer. If they sound professional and knowledgeable, that’s a good indicator that you’d want to use them for the project.

One of the first steps you should take is to get a kitchen consultation. Having a kitchen remodel consultation allows you to get a near-exact or exact price for your project. This lets you set a budget and understand financially what to expect. As experts, during the consultation the professional may be able to recognize things that you didn’t catch. Examples include any mishaps or deterioration with your floors, countertops, or walls. It’s much better to spot these ahead of time so there are fewer unexpected costs during your kitchen remodel.

Another benefit of having a design consultation is that you’re able to see products in your home, prevent potential clashing with other design aspects in your home, and incorporate the styles with any focus pieces that you have (such as an antique chandelier).  You’ll be able to make sure your kitchen is both functional and aesthetically pleasing by having a professional create the design for you.

The next step is to get your in-home measurements done. This will help with getting a budget and sticking to it. You’ll be able to understand how much product you will need, and how much space you have to work with when making your dream kitchen. This also prevents any mishaps with not ordering enough product, or ordering too big of a countertop!

Finally, it’s time to start the project. You’ll need to take the proper precautions such as securing pets away from the construction area. Make sure that you have a schedule so that you can plan things around it, preventing any miscommunication about deadlines. Other things that you should consider during an active kitchen remodel:

• Setting up a temporary kitchen
  • You’ll still need to eat during the remodel, so you should move your fridge, microwave, and toaster to another room while work is being done.
  • An outdoor grill would be a great way to be able to cook while your kitchen is out of commission.
  • Wash dishes in the bathtub!
• Keeping kids and pets safe
  • Have plans in place for keeping pets and kids from being near the construction area.

After the job is over, you should make sure to know everything about maintaining your floors, cabinets, and countertops. Ask about proper cleaning procedures, as well as anything that you need to avoid using. Certain chemicals can damage your floors, cabinets, or countertops rendering your remodel pointless.

Remodeling your kitchen can add great value to your home, increasing its resale value. You should keep in mind your budget, your design, and your kitchen itself.

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