5 Tips for a Successful Kitchen Remodel
Dec/04/2020 801Have a smooth kitchen remodel with these tips.
Many Americans are spending more time cooking and eating at home than ever before. With the coronavirus continuing to rage through the country, many health officials are recommending people stay home as much as possible and restaurants are being forced to close their dining rooms. All that time in the kitchen is probably making you more aware of things you don’t like about it. The design might not be as functional as it could be or support your needs.
You can change the design and function of your kitchen with a kitchen remodel. There are small kitchen remodel projects and complete renovations. A kitchen remodel can be expensive, and you don’t want to make costly mistakes. Here are some tips for a successful kitchen remodel.
1. Test an island before you buy one.
An island can be useful, providing more counter and storage space, but a kitchen island can also make it harder to get around your kitchen. Create a kitchen island model that’s to scale to test out if it makes sense before you buy. You can create one out of cardboard boxes you have from deliveries. You want to make sure you can open your oven, dishwasher and refrigerator. If a kitchen island won’t fit in your home, you could use a kitchen trolley, that’s easy to move around.
2. Save old cabinets for a temporary kitchen.
A kitchen remodel can take weeks. It will be hard to live without access to your kitchen, but less so if you build a temporary kitchen. You can build one using your old kitchen cabinets. If you have a sink in the laundry room, you can do dishes there. Some items that can help you prepare meals during this time include a toaster oven, hot plate, air fryer, microwave and crock pot. If you don’t have a second refrigerator, a mini fridge could make it easy to access fresh foods.
3. Create more room for your refrigerator.
If one of your pain points is not being able to have the fridge you want, because it wouldn’t fit, make sure to leave room for it in the new kitchen design. Speak with your kitchen contractor about your goals in advance, so they include everything you want in the design.
4. Get creative with storage and free up space.
One issue many homeowners have is storage space. You can free up counterspace by adding an under-cabinet storage rack that pulls down when you need it. You can also add a decorative backsplash rack to hang your most-used tools.
5. Hire the right kitchen contractor.
HomeContractors101 can help you find the right kitchen contractor for your job. Looking for contractors online can take time. Submit your kitchen project online at HomeContractors101.com and get connected with local, experienced contractors ready to take your project on. Compare quotes and hire the right contractor for your home improvement project.
