one) Invest in quality kitchen cabinet materials:
Your kitchen cabinets aren’t just the most important component of a complete kitchen makeover; they are also the most difficult component to replace. To avoid having to replace your cabinets unnecessarily after 12 to 15 years, take the time to consider whether a low-cost temporary solution like particleboard cabinets is a good investment for your renovation. Plywood furniture cabinets will generally outlast their particle board counterparts by up to 4 times. By choosing 3/4″ plywood for your kitchen cabinet box material, you will avoid many of the premature failures such as loose hinges and doors, sagging horizontal supports, peeling laminate, and crumbling base cabinets that plague kitchen cabinets. particle board.

two) Choose granite countertops or a textured laminate:
Today’s trendy textures, more often than not, become a telltale sign of an outdated kitchen tomorrow, ultimately detracting from the value of your home. It is fair to say that current market trends for countertops like Quartz or Silestone offer a strong resemblance to Corian from the 90’s and at a similar high price too. Quality granite countertops won’t scratch, melt, or date anywhere as easily or quickly as Corian or quartz countertops. If you’re on a budget for kitchen renovations, a solid alternative to granite would be textured laminates. Costing less than $30 per square foot and with a cultured and stone-like appearance, today’s laminates offer an excellent countertop solution.

3) Middle-grade appliances are worth sticking with:
A few years ago, mid-tier appliance manufacturers finally realized they could recapture a large consumer market by including value-added features that used to be reserved exclusively for professional-level appliance brands like Viking, Thermador, and Wolf with a minimal cost increase. You no longer need to spend $7,500 on a refrigerator to get the luxury features you want; For less than half the price, you can now get comparable mid-grade quality and keep your kitchen remodeling budget intact. It is also worth noting that the NKBA (National Kitchen and Bath Association) through extensive research stipulates that kitchen appliances should account for approximately 12% of a total kitchen renovation to get the best financial return on investment. .

4) You’ll never regret soft-closing drawer slides and door hinges:
While some may initially view it as an unnecessary luxury, investing the extra few hundred dollars in quality soft-closing doors and undermount soft-closing drawer slides pays for itself through longer life not just the hinges themselves. yes, but also the doors and drawers of the entire kitchen. These soft-closes prevent high-impact wear that causes doors to sag, drawer fronts rubbing and separating, and loose screws. Soft close technology also expands the capabilities of your drawers. Due to the soft-closing nature of the devices, you can store more delicate items in your base cabinet drawers without fear of them breaking. Oh, and your fingers will thank you too!

5) Ask to see your liability insurance coverage:
Make sure all sub-merchants, cabinet installers, and contractors have adequate and current liability insurance ($2 million recommended). Unforeseen events and accidents can happen at any time and can not only devastate the financial well-being of a consumer, but also that of a trusted business. Feel free to ask any of your project’s service providers to see your current liability insurance summary. Doing your due diligence here can save you from a lifetime of financial hardship later on.

6) Hire a professional kitchen designer:
While quality professional services are never cheap, it’s reassuring to know that not only are kitchen designer rates typically more reasonable than a qualified interior designer, but you’re also getting a designer who specializes in kitchens and baths. To ensure the professionalism of a kitchen designer, it is recommended that you check if they are an accredited member of the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA). These members are committed to providing a level of kitchen and bath design expertise that goes beyond the services provided by an architect or interior designer. Beware of ‘free’ kitchen designs, they are usually only as valuable as the price you pay for them. Poor planning and lack of design experience will always give the same result: a bad one. On the contrary, an exceptional kitchen begins only with an exceptional design.

7) Make your kitchen distinctive:
Try to allow 1-2 unique and distinctive design elements in your kitchen renovation budget; doing so will take your kitchen out of the realm of the terrifyingly typical to the exquisitely extraordinary. It is a typical human condition to easily get caught up in the details of things. So it’s just as important to remember not to overdo the badge because your kitchen space can quickly fill up with form, leaving a deficit of function.

8) Complement the style of your home in your kitchen:
Your kitchen space doesn’t have to completely assimilate into the style of the rest of your home, but by linking features from adjoining rooms you’ll keep your kitchen from looking like you’ve dropped a cookie cutter showroom kitchen from your kitchen. local big box store on your kitchen floor. By getting plenty of swatches and material samples at the design stage and comparing them to your own unique lighting environment in your home, you’ll avoid a lot of disappointment later on.

9) Avoid unnecessary business expenses whenever possible:
Moving a single pipe more than a couple of inches won’t cost you much, but relocating a gas line to the opposite side of the kitchen usually will. Depending on the floor structure and accessibility from below, the cost could be over $1000.00. It’s also better to add another window that produces a very high return on investment than to waste money relocating an existing one. Whenever possible, work with what you have.

10) Get the correct permissions:
Any time you move pipes, gas, or structural elements (such as a load-bearing wall), a permit is almost always required. Regardless of what ANYONE says, the homeowner is ultimately 100% responsible for acquiring all proper permits. Don’t be afraid to quickly call your local municipality to check what permits are needed, and then once the job is complete, make sure they’ve been approved as well. DO NOT PAY your respective sub-commercial in full until the work they completed is approved by your local city municipal permitting department, the final payment is your lever to ensure the commercial work done on your home is up to code, is inspected already tried.