Your kitchen remodel is an opportunity to enhance this important portion of your home for the next decade. The decisions you make during the remodeling process shape the look, feel and functionality of your kitchen. If you make a seemingly minor mistake while planning and performing the remodel, it will linger for years to come. Let’s take a look at some of the most common kitchen remodel pitfalls to help you steer clear of these mistakes and enjoy a truly flawless kitchen.
Too many homeowners choose features that look good as opposed to features that enhance kitchen functionality. Style certainly matters yet it should not shape every single decision you make regarding the remodel. Do not forget the purpose of your kitchen is to serve as a space to prepare food, wash dishes and enjoy the company of family and friends. In the long run, functionality matters much more than form. So don’t lose sight of storage, lighting, accessibility, and ventilation when planning your kitchen remodel.
A two-dimensional drawing will not suffice for your kitchen remodel. This is a major project that occurs about once every decade. The layout of your kitchen will be fully reconfigured. This means you need detailed three-dimensional drawings that show exactly what this space will look like upon completion.
The flow of people through the kitchen matters a great deal. If opening the refrigerator or cabinets blocks one or several walkways, you will regret the design of your newly remodeled kitchen. Furthermore, there should be enough space for two cooks to move throughout the kitchen without impediment. A virtual model will provide a clear view of what the remodeled kitchen will look like.
The best kitchen remodels are visually and financially balanced. If you spend an egregious amount of money on one specific kitchen component, the other elements of this important space will be sacrificed. So don’t go all in on one big-ticket item assuming it will serve as a centerpiece that offsets other aspects of the kitchen. It is better to spread out your budget across countertops, lighting, an island, appliances, a backsplash, and several other elements.
You need ample light to see while preparing meals in your kitchen. If there is insufficient lighting, you will find it difficult to slice, dice, chop, mix, read recipes, scroll through your tablet and complete other tasks in the kitchen. Furthermore, abundant lighting is better for the eyes. Add in the fact that a well-lit kitchen will elevate your mood and it is easy to see why kitchen remodeling experts insist on installing lights throughout the entirety of the kitchen.
If your kitchen remodel will incorporate a small table or an island, you will need stools and/or chairs. If the kitchen seating is at the wrong height, you, family members and friends will hesitate to spend a significant amount of time enjoying meals at the kitchen island. The subtleties also matter with chairs. If chair armrests are not at the proper height, your kitchen island/table seating will prove uncomfortable and sabotage the dining experience.
If you are considering a kitchen remodel, you will greatly benefit from the assistance of our experts. We have the experience, knowledge and talent necessary to perform an impeccable kitchen remodel. Contact us today to learn more about the merits of our kitchen remodeling service.
Kitchen and bath remodels are complicated projects that require good up front planning and experience. Zayne and his crew have delivered excellent projects for me on repeated occasions. Each time the work has been completed on the agreed schedule and above my expectations. Most importantly it is critical to work with someone you trust and that has the knowledge and experience required – Lifestyle truly fits this description.
Zayne and his professional staff are absolutely the best in home renovation.
Zayne’s crew are professional, courteous, prompt, polite and offer suggestions while on site. The quality of the workmanship and materials are first class. Zayne will work diligently with you to develop your vision of your project and point out the constraints of your home and how you can proceed to achieve the end result.
Zayne expresses serious concern about your budget and how to accomplish your ideas without spending unnecessarily. His sub-contractors and suppliers are all equally welcoming and patient when you are working with them to find the cabinetry, trim, stone, paint and other materials that are not “cookie cutter”.
We highly recommend, without reservation, Zayne and Lifestyle Cabinetry and Millwork to anyone with a large or small project.
What a great experience to have such a reliable, professional company come to work in our condo! Zayne was so nice and helped us find the perfect cabinets for our kitchen. Dion, who works for Zayne did a wonderful job in completing the projects. We also had electrical, painting, and additional carpentry completed. Everything went just the way we wanted. We could not be happier. We are also going to get additional pricing for more work that we want to have done in our condo in the future.
Lifestyle Cabinetry and Milwork re-constructed our kitchen and bathroom in 2013. They were meticulous, very professional and friendly. We are very pleased with the workmanship and wouldn’t hesitate to hire them for another project in the future.
Kitchen Remodel.
New cabinets
New granite countertops
New backsplash
Very knowledgeable about the work. Timely execution. Excellent workmanship. Executed the work within budget.
The people went out of their way to work on add-on features.
Lifestyle Cabinetry and Millwork were excellent. They were fast and efficient and always respectful when they were in my home. I loved working with Kirt and Zayne. I would recommend them to anyone! You won’t be disappointed.
I couldn’t have been happier with Zayne and his crew. Zayne presented a clear-cut plan for our project and stuck to it throughout the whole process. His guys did excellent work and were respectful while in my home. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Lifestyle Cabinetry and Millwork to anyone for any project.
Wow! Zayne and his team were great. Always responsive, always professional and they provided high-quality work on a tight timeline. Every contractor on the Lifestyle team impressed us without exception. We would highly recommend Lifestyle Cabinetry and Millwork.
This is a professional company in every sense of the word! We hired them to completely remodel our kitchen when we purchased a 20 year old house. They did an amazing job! They were there when they said they would be. They worked full days with few breaks and the quality of their work was superior. I would definitely recommend them and will use them again on future planned projects!
This team is absolutely amazing!! I could not be happier with the way my kitchen turned out. I had a vision and they were amazing in building exactly to what I had pictured. They were on time, a pleasure to work with, efficient and kept right on schedule. Kurt made sure that we were happy at every turn and acted immediately on every request. Thank you!!!
We used Lifestyle Cabinetry and Millwork for a complete master bath remodel. The workers were friendly, cooperative, and showed up on time every day. The work was high quality and we are so pleased with the end results. We would definitely recommend them to others.