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Questions to Ask Before Starting a Kitchen Remodel



Are you thinking of having your kitchen remodeled? Renovating any part of your property is a big undertaking, but a kitchen is of particular importance. Like the bathroom, a kitchen is a space in the home that is used multiple times on a daily basis. With so much use, a kitchen can easily be a place that can start to look tired and worn out over just a decade or so. 

It’s important that it’s functional, looks good, and can hold up over time. But how do you go about a kitchen remodel if you’ve never done one before? Here are some questions to ask before starting a kitchen remodel.

What Do I Want From My Remodel?

There are certain things to consider when it comes to your remodel, and much of it comes down to what you want. Figure out what your goals are in remodeling. Do you want more space or to make the existing space more functional? What sort of style would you like from your new kitchen? Do you have a particular aesthetic you’re aiming for?

It’s important to ask yourself what it is you want to achieve. That will help you determine if your redesign is either completely different from your current kitchen or just elevated slightly.

What Is My Budget?

The budget is a big factor in a kitchen remodel. There is a big price range of options, and you should figure out where you fit. If you’re not careful, you might not account for all of the necessary expenses and you’ll end up spending way more than you planned.

Depending on how much you want to spend will of course, determine what you can do with the remodeling. If you have more goals than you can meet on your current budget, you may decide to save a little longer in order to get everything on the checklist you have going. 

What Will I DIY, and What Will I Hire Pros for?

You may want to cut costs and do painting or other things yourself. There are going to be certain things that you can do, and then there’s going to be some tasks that require the hand of a professional. These could be jobs like the electrics and plumbing. 

It’s worth figuring out now exactly what you want to do yourself and what you’re going to need contractors for. You will want to take the time to make sure the right contractors have openings in their schedules for your project rather than needing to call them at the last minute to take over.

Will It Go with the Rest of the Home?

With any new update or renovation, it’s going to need to fit with the rest of the home. Having a rustic looking living room and then going into an open-plan, modern kitchen might look a bit odd when your guests come to visit. It’s important to make sure that everything you’re doing for the kitchen is going to match with the rest of the home. 

It’s essential to help the aesthetic of your new kitchen flow into the neighboring rooms. The right quality cabinets can make a huge difference in a clean appearance that neatly transitions into adjacent rooms.

So it’s important to have and to make the right choices on color, as well as the type of materials. Otherwise, you might find yourself continuing the renovations around the entirety of the home. 

When Should I Plan for It?

A kitchen remodel can take a lot of time. It’s important to schedule out how long it will take and plan when you could do it. Keep in mind that you won’t be able to use the kitchen during the remodel and so you will need to make different arrangements. Depending on how extensive your remodel is, you may have to make other living arrangements.

Once you have all these questions answered, you’ll be in a good place to start your kitchen remodel process!