With your remodeling goal in mind, take some time to identify what’s important to you. The two aspects of a design that meets your goals are needs and uses. Needs are WHAT you do in your kitchen. Uses are HOW you use your kitchen. Of course, needs come first, so get yourself a clear page for brainstorming. To get an

How you use your kitchen should be at the heart of your kitchen’s design. Design isn’t only about looks; it can also make cooking and cleaning a breeze! Good design and careful planning during the kitchen design process can prevent frustration down the road. It all starts with your kitchen’s layout. A layout is a combination of the size and

Now break out your wish list. You’ve covered basic functions and needed replacements or repairs. Now you can focus on improving your experience of your space. Here is where you “Dream Big” and unlock your kitchen’s potential. Opportunities to optimize – What if you could use every bit of your space, floor-to-ceiling? What if you didn’t have to get on

When it comes to kitchen remodeling, your resources are what you have, and what you can spend. Budgeting is seeing how far you can make your resources go. Your basic resources are saved money, in-place assets, home equity, refinancing and flexible funding options. It’s a good idea to speak to a professional about the different kinds of funding available and

Once you’ve accounted for what you have to work with, and set aside your budget cushion, then you decide which remodeling methods will let you reach your goal within your budget. What methods you have to choose from vary according to the kind of changes you need. Kitchen remodeling changes fall into one or more of these categories: Structural, Functional

So you’ve thought through different remodeling methods for your kitchen and don’t have a perfect fit yet. How you manage the final details could be your solution. You might have noticed that we haven’t mentioned things like backsplash, external hardware, paint and countertops. They are a large part of how your kitchen will look. But these are last because when

Now that you have a good idea of what you need, want, and like, it’s time to start getting estimates. You have many choices to make when you’re planning a home remodeling project. You could try the DIY way, hire a neighbor or the friend of a friend, or as we recommend, work with a trusted firm. Here’s how to

Prepare for installation! Every kitchen installation will involve some sort of interruption to your daily living. It wouldn’t be much of a remodel if nothing changed, right? The best way to deal with the interruption is to prepare. Some remodeling and refacing companies will have your kitchen cleaned up for moderate use every night. This depends on both the company