Remodeling a kitchen may be one of the most complicated, yet satisfying projects you’ll ever perform. It’s not an easy project as there are numerous decisions to make as you move through the kitchen remodel process, but there is help to guide you. These are steps you will find helpful even if you’ve never remodeled a kitchen. To begin, you’ll want to have a plan on how the kitchen will look when you’re finished.
Your kitchen is no longer just a place to prepare food. Kitchens have become the heart of a home and often serve as a multi-function room. To begin your plans, think in terms of efficiency, longevity, and style. Budgets are also important to keep in mind. You need to know how much you can afford to know which changes you can make. Here are some ideas to consider for your kitchen remodel.
Planning is the most important first-step and should take more time than actual remodel. With a good plan, your project won’t inconvenience you with construction mayhem longer than necessary. It will also help you stay within your budget as there will be less impulsive decisions. The National Kitchen and Bath Association recommends you take at least six months planning your project. A good plan leaves less room for changes and keeps you on track.
Know all the measurements of your existing kitchen. You will need to know if the new appliances will fit through the doorways. Some kitchens have cut-out spaces for refrigerators and stoves, and you’ll want to make sure the new ones fit those areas. Creating a drawing of your kitchen often helps to avoid mistakes. In your picture make sure you indicate heights and work aisles to support more than one person.
Plan for you kitchen to be accessible to everyone. Incorporate features such as pull-out drawers and shelves. Consider the height of your counters and perhaps make them adjustable. Often a wall oven saves you room versus the range or a microwave built in over the range rather than sitting in a cupboard. These are ideas to think about and decide on before construction begins.
Keep your appliances practical and real. Appliances are tools necessary to cook and store your food. Your kitchen remodels shouldn’t be focused entirely on the tools. You will want to make functionality and design your top priority. Keep your budget focused on adding long-term features that will create value for your home. Cabinets and flooring will increase the value more than fancy appliances.
Lighting will make all the difference in your kitchen. Having an adequately lighted kitchen will make it appear larger and brighter. There are different types of lighting to consider. Under-cabinet lights should be on your list as these are usually the darkest areas in your kitchen. Recessed lights are ideal for sinks and areas where you prepare your food. Pendant lighting will work well over islands and other low cabinets.
Performing your own kitchen remodel project can be cost-efficient and in some cases quicker than hiring a contractor. Make durability and functionality your top priority. With a solid plan in place before you begin, you’ll stay within your budget and on track for completion. If you are concerned with any part of your project, know there are professionals on hand to provide advice along the way.
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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.
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.
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 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!!!
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.
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.
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 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.
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.