New Year, New Kitchen? Three Things to Consider when Planning A Kitchen Remodel

If you are someone who loves to cook, chances are you might be spending a lot of time in the kitchen. After spending a good number of years around your kitchen, you probably have some kitchen remodeling ideas that will make your cooking area more enjoyable and comfortable. You might be thinking of making your kitchen more efficient, more spacious, or more organized. The kitchen is one of the most used areas in any household, so you can also search the internet or ask friends and family for ideas if you find it difficult to come up with any.

If you are looking to make a complete renovation, consider how big your kitchen area is. You should have a clear picture of what you want your kitchen to look like after the remodeling. Make sure that you know exactly what needs to be done.

If you are a Wilmington-area resident considering upgrading your kitchen, here are a few things to consider:

Form or Function?

While it is important to think about changing the color scheme or the countertops and cabinets, your foremost goal in remodeling your kitchen is to make the space more convenient as you go about your daily kitchen routine – after all, you likely prepare meals in that space daily.

The first thing you can do is assess your kitchen space. Take down notes on what you want to be done. Survey the entire room, including the fixtures.

Do you need to replace old cabinets, repaint the walls, or replace chipped or stained tiles? Do you need to replace old kitchen appliances? Or change plumbing? Are the pans and other kitchen utensils in the right places and well organized? Is your kitchen storage efficient, or do you have clutter? How easy it is for you to work around the kitchen?

Find Your Inspiration

A good resource for remodeling ideas is magazines that feature home improvement concepts and remodeling tips. And let’s face it, there is no shortage of design shows on television these days, so inspiration may be right at your fingertips.

There are also websites and apps that feature 3D modeling programs that will enable you to create an on the spot mockup of a prospective remodel. You will simply need to input pertinent information like room dimensions and measurements of your existing appliances and fixtures and the software will help you develop a design that is close to your specifications.

Get Professional Opinions

This would also a good time to speak with an interior designer if you would like to take on a major renovation of the space.

A major consideration in all of this is your budget as well. The designs and the specifications are easy enough to create, but matching them to your budget is where professional creativity helps. That is why one of the most important steps in the process is having a design team draft a layout of your project.

If you have questions, our team can help. Schedule a free consultation and we will be happy to share our thoughts with you so you can make an informed decision as you move forward with your renovation project.