Easy Steps to Remodel Your Kitchen

Organizing A Kitchen Remodel

Organizing a plan is essential in the kitchen renovation process. There are many factors that come into play throughout these projects, and you’ll want to mitigate mishaps and stay on target as best you can.

Brainstorm Kitchen Ideas

To start, you should ask yourself why you want to remodel your kitchen, then begin to gather ideas from different sources, digital and in-person, to get an idea of the look and feel you are going for.

Some of the items to consider should include potential materials, fixtures, colors, and textures that will all tie together to create the kitchen environment you’re dreaming up. Doing proper research and starting to narrow down a cohesive theme for your design will help when it comes time for budgeting.

Once you’ve got your plethora of ideas collected, you can begin to sketch your ideal layout.

Design Kitchen Layout

While configuring your new kitchen layout, it is imperative to think about the functionality of your kitchen; how you’ll use it day-to-day.

Coupling this thought with what will work in the confines of your existing floorplan will start to give you a better picture of what you’re working towards. Walk through your kitchen to understand where the best placement of your appliances will be, where your island will go and what an appropriate size will be, and really hone in on how you will use your new kitchen.

Budget & Timeline

Once you have your design elements selected and a general outline for your layout, you’re ready for the next step in organizing your kitchen remodel: figuring out your budget and desired timeline.

On average, a kitchen remodel can take one to three months for a smaller project, while bigger projects can take upwards of six months. Depending on the materials you want to use, you can expect shorter or longer timelines. For example, custom countertops will take longer to produce and receive than something in stock locally.

The size of your kitchen layout, to no surprise, will also impact how much the project can cost. To get an idea of the average cost for a kitchen renovation, including a great breakdown of fees and what percentages each aspect of your budget will go to, visit HomeAdvisor.

Beyond this, it is very important to research how much the items you’ve come across during your brainstorming sessions will cost. Having a ballpark number or range will set you up to find professionals who will help you complete your renovation project, which is the next step along this journey.

What Steps Are Involved In A Kitchen Renovation?

We’ve already begun to outline some of the “pre-steps” involved in kicking off a kitchen remodeling project, and below we will break down an easy-to-digest list of steps it takes to successfully complete a renovation.

1. Organize your kitchen renovation project (see above steps).
2. Come up with a ballpark budget and timeline for completion.
3. Call and ask around to find contractors and professionals that specialize in each area of your project, such as plumbers and electricians.
4. Prep and carry out your demolition. Set up a temporary kitchen with essential items you can use for snacks and small meals.
5. Reassemble your kitchen with all your new appliances, cabinets, flooring, hardware, etc.
6. Clean up and enjoy your brand new kitchen!
   

Give Us A Call!

We hope these easy steps for remodeling your kitchen were helpful.

If you’re looking for someone to tackle this task for you, or you have questions about your next kitchen renovation project, call the pros at Oceanside Painting & Refinishing at 732-818-0092 or shoot us an email at phil.oceanside@gmail.com.