Remodeling your kitchen is a headache, but it will reap huge benefits for your home. Your kitchen is one of the places you spend the most time, so it should be a place that reflects your style and taste.
It should be a place that you can easily cook and move around in. Remodeling your kitchen can increase the resale value of your home and make your home much more appealing if done correctly.
If you’re thinking about upgrading your kitchen, here are 4 things you should know before you get started:
1. Think About Your Goals
When considering a kitchen remodel, you need to think about your goals for your kitchen and how you want it to look. It’s also important to consider what you really use your kitchen for.
Do you want more square footage in your kitchen for cooking and entertaining? Or, would you prefer to just make your kitchen more functional with upgraded appliances and countertops?
There are plenty of factors that go into remodeling your kitchen, so think carefully about what you want to do before you hire a kitchen remodeling contractor.
The team at South Eastern Carpentry can discuss your kitchen remodeling goals with you and help you figure out the best layout, appliances, and cabinets for your kitchen.
2. Consider Keeping Gas, Electric, Plumbing, And Heating In Place
You can move the location of your gas, electric, plumbing, or heating systems in your kitchen, but it will cost you an arm and a leg.
Unless it is unavoidable, you should keep your gas, electric, plumbing, and heating systems in place in your current kitchen layout. You will save money with this approach and the kitchen remodel will not take nearly as much time. If you decide to move around gas, electric, plumbing, or heating systems, it will definitely extend the renovation process.
If you decide to move any of those current systems in place, the team at South Eastern Carpentry can help you decide the most cost-effective and reasonable options for doing this.
3. Identify Design Problems Before You Get Started
Think of the current design problems in your kitchen before you get started. Are you constantly bumping into counters and appliances? Are your cabinets falling apart?
Are your countertops rugged and stained? Identify the current issues with your kitchen before you get started with your kitchen renovation.
South Eastern Carpentry can help you identify design issues and fix them before you get started on the kitchen remodeling process.
4. Decide On A Total Kitchen Remodel Or Just A Few Upgrades
Not all kitchen remodeling projects are made equal. Some require a complete tear-out, while some only require new cabinets or new appliances.
Think about your current kitchen and what makes the most sense for you. If your kitchen hasn’t been remodeled since the 80s or 90s, it may be time for a complete tear-out of your current kitchen.
Many older homes in Westwood have not been remodeled for many years, and while an older kitchen can be charming, it’s not exactly functional for 21st century needs. If your appliances, cabinets, and countertops are starting to show their age, you probably need to replace them.
However, if you’ve recently remodeled your kitchen (within the last 5-15 years) you may just need to replace countertops, cabinets, or appliances. South Eastern Carpentry can help you decide whether you need to tear out your whole kitchen or just replace some key parts.
Whatever your goals may be, South Eastern Carpentry can help make your dream kitchen into a reality! Contact us for a free kitchen remodeling quote today!
