When buying a home, often the best part is decorating to showcase one’s unique style. Sometimes this means drastic changes, such as doing a complete kitchen remodel. Before embarking on the journey, take some time to strategise to get the perfect kitchen, and hopefully, stay within budget. In this blog Ideal Renovations discusses the benefits of a kitchen remodel and what to think about before starting.
Benefits of a kitchen renovation
These days the kitchen is not only a space for cooking, but they also often a place to socialise with friends, spend time relaxing with families and so much more. Here are some significant benefits that kitchen remodelling can provide.
Increased space is a must. Small spaces, especially in a kitchen are hard to navigate. Builders can look at the space and design a layout that works in an area while creating more space.
An outdated kitchen can make one feel uncomfortable in their own home. Remodelling allows one to tailor the new kitchen to be exactly the right space for the whole family.
Installing new appliances can help to reduce the use of energy throughout the kitchen, helping to reduce energy costs. In the long run, this can help save a substantial amount of money.
Storage space is essential in a kitchen. Without proper storage space, countertops become cluttered. Add storage space in many different ways, whether it’s by extending the cabinets to the ceilings, building new cabinets, adding a pantry, or installing shelves on the walls.
Importance of planning a kitchen renovation
Like any other part of a home renovation, the most important step is to plan. Planning the layout is extremely important to make the most out of the new kitchen, and boost workflow. It can also allow one to introduce areas for relaxing or socialising with guests and improve the overall ambience of the space. For this to work, it’s important to start with a detailed checklist.
What to consider when planning a kitchen renovation
Having a checklist when starting is a big help, in order not to lose track of what needs to be done. This helps with staying on budget as well, as it can be easy to get lost in the renovation. Be aware of the following questions:
- What is the end goal of the kitchen renovation?
- Has the budget been determined?
- What works in the existing space, and could those featured be incorporated into the new design?
- Who does the cooking? Just one cook or the whole family?
- How is the kitchen used? Just for cooking, sitting or entertaining as well?
- How much storage is needed?
- Is the style of the kitchen changing – modern, traditional, rustic, or something different?
- Where will the cooking take place throughout the renovation?
- Are the current pipes for plumbing old, galvanized piping?
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