Your kitchen is a reflection of your life. While there is no manual to guide your spending during a kitchen remodel, how you spend and splurge your money depends on your priorities. Think about how and when you use your kitchen, and invest money in what matters most to you. For example, if you are an entertainer who hosts friends often, a wine cooler will make your life easier. Additionally, focus on your short and long-term goals. If you plan on having a big family, later on, think of how the floor plan will influence your ability to increase storage.
Take a practical approach and go for energy-efficient appliances with warranties. You will use your appliances more often than any other items in the kitchen. However, make sure you have a balance between the investment you make on your appliances and on your cabinets. Choosing your appliances without thinking about the floor plan can box you and leave you without money to invest in other important features.
The role of your countertop will influence your decision; splurge on a countertop that will serve as a focal point; it will influence the style of the kitchen. Alternatively, look for options that give you beauty but also allow you to save. For example, go for assorted granite and pick the more pocket-friendly grade 2 or 3 as opposed to the higher-end grade 5. Avoid cheaper options such as a laminate, which cannot even hold a hot pan.
The cost of your cabinets depends on the material you choose, tax, delivery charges and installation. Splurge on a waste recycling center and cabinets with soft close doors and drawers. Save on the material and invest on a finish that gives you a rich look; most people cannot tell veneer apart from solid wood. Focus on functionality; choose cabinets that give you enough storage space and flexibility. There are several options in the market with additional drawers, rods, and partitions to make storage easier. Lastly, make sure you get the professionals for the installation; it is a complex process that requires a certain level of expertise.
Kitchen hardware allows you to switch up your kitchen at whatever budget you have. Starting with handle and knobs, you can get hardware for as little as a dollar or as much as $250 for custom pieces, If you choose to replace some pieces, experiment with the oil-rubbed bronze and aged-looking metal; they give you a trendy without forcing you to match all your metals.
Invest in porcelain tile for a long-lasting, chipping and crack resistant finish, Porcelain tile offers a pocket-friendly alternative to stone, with a wide selection of patterns to suit your style. Make sure you consider the size and the pattern of the tile during installation; it might influence your budget. Use large tiles on the floor for an updated look, which also helps in cutting costs during installation. You can splurge on deco pieces such as ceramics and glass-tile mosaics for a backsplash. Space them out on the kitchen for a puzzle-like effect; however, avoid using many décor pieces; increasing your décor pieces will push up the installation price, as they require more work.
Know your priorities before spending money so that you can focus on what is important. Take time making orders to avoid changing your mind once installation begins. Lastly, make sure you consider all factors when making comparisons, a small detail such as the finish can create a significant difference in the price.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!!!
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.