03/27/2024
You've finally decided to renovation your kitchen - CONGRATULATIONS🥳That's terrific news! But wait...
Where do you start🤔
There are 8️⃣ major points of focus before starting your venture into kitchen renos or upgrades:
🗒Set a list of priorities and expectations: Is your end goal to have more space, a better design/layout, or just new appliances?
💰Set a budget: do you want new appliances, cabinets, and finishings? or something simple like just painting your existing cabinets and adding in a new stove?
🎨Choose a color palette or design style: find colours and materials that are cohesive with the design of the rest of the house!
🤩Get creative: look for unique tiles and flooring, glass pane cabinets, or even a unique piece that is both beautiful and functional in your kitchen (wine racks, coffee stands, etc.)
🧱Source your materials, appliances, and permits: ensure you've looked into any possible permits you may have to obtain - if going with a contractor, they should be able to assist you in this process. make sure you have all the measurements you need for cabinetry and appliances so there isn't issues going forward into the reno
🧐Plan logistics: this includes things like lining up a contractor, checking shipping periods on materials, and even something simple like where you will be cooking your meals during the remodel!
⚠️Anticipate obstacles: this can look like trying to squeeze that oh-so-beautiful new fridge through the front doors of your home or if the existing electrical can still be used and rewired.
🗓Create a timeline: making a list that puts into perspective the order in which things need to be done is helpful. you can't put up drywall if your electrical isn't completed and you can't install you new cabinets until the flooring has been installed.