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Kitchens · August 26, 2021

Kitchen Renovations – A Brief Guide

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Have you just bought a new home to do up and are wondering what you might need to consider when renovating the kitchen? You are not alone! It is common for new owners to be stuck on ideas when planning an overhaul of a dated kitchen. The kitchen is the beating heart of a family home for many modern homeowners, but this hasn’t always been the case. If your new house was built years ago, it is likely true that your kitchen is squirreled away in a darker corner of the building.

If you have recently taken ownership of a home with an unloved kitchen, here are some tips to help you turn it into the favourite room in the building.

Budget Your Renovation Time

One of the first things you should consider before beginning the remodeling process is how much time you have to finish the renovations. The amount of time the process will take generally depends on the size of your kitchen and the extent of the changes you plan on making.

That being said, an entire remodel of a medium-sized kitchen could take anywhere from six to eight weeks to finish completely. However, this could be longer if the room requires structural work. In fact, this could prolong the overall time-frame for the renovations by as much as six additional weeks. Since it will be more difficult or even impossible to use the kitchen during this period, you must plan for this before starting work.

Figure Out Your Preferred Layout

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The layout of a kitchen can make or break the room from an aesthetic and functional standpoint. Therefore, if you plan on using a kitchen design company to put together the plans for your vision, you should go armed with an idea of your ideal layout.

Kitchen renovations are a long and expensive process, so you will undoubtedly live with your decisions for the foreseeable future. With this in mind, think about how you can make the available space work for your lifestyle. It is worth considering what other activities you use the kitchen for beyond cooking when thinking about this. If it is entertaining house guests, it might be an idea to incorporate a large kitchen island with seating to help you communicate with friends as you cook up a storm.

Find the Right Team

If you want to achieve jaw-dropping results with your kitchen redesign, hiring an architect and a builder to help manage the project is advisable. When finding the right people to turn your vision into a reality, try to get at least three quotes from different companies in an attempt to find the best deal. Additionally, you should look for tradesmen who are members of relevant professional bodies, as they can support you if something goes awry.

You should take care to only hire qualified individuals for the job, especially if it requires any gas or electrical work. Ask to look through a portfolio of their prior work, as this can help to inform you of their quality and abilities.

Don’t Overlook the Lighting

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Whether you choose to install large sliding doors into the kitchen or an extravagant chandelier above a kitchen island, you must not forget about lighting the space. Illumination in a home is one of the most cost-effective ways of renovating a room, as it can deliver a completely different ambiance through just a few minor tweaks.

You can use lighting as a statement piece to draw the eye and help your kitchen stand out, or you can simply use it as a method of improving the functionality of the room. Regardless of what you decide, make sure you consider how you will illuminate the space once the renovations are complete. Check out this range of kitchen lighting for inspiration for your project.

Check Up on Progress Regularly

Whether you plan on living in your new home during the renovations or will be off-site the majority of the time, you must check-in and assess the progress regularly. While it can be tempting to go away during the process and return when the worst of the work is over, you should avoid this if at all possible.

Your absence could pose a security threat, as strangers will be present in your new home, but you will also need to be present to make crucial decisions as and when necessary. Even if you think the design is wholly finalised, this will be the case, so avoid going away for extended periods during the remodeling.

The Takeaway

On the whole, a kitchen remodel is an in-depth procedure that requires a great deal of planning and thought. As a result, you should try to be as hands-on as possible during the entire process, from design work to making decisions during the process. Ultimately, this will put you in the best position to achieve the kitchen of your dreams.

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