Tips for Planning the Perfect Kitchen Remodel

When it comes to renovations, homeowners spend more money on kitchen remodels than on any other project that improves the home. That comes as no surprise, since the kitchen can be the main hub of life at home. According to a report from the National Association of Realtors, a kitchen remodel has the ability to recoup about 60% of those remodeling costs in the overall value of the home. That means a kitchen remodel can be a great investment! If you’re in the market for a kitchen remodel, follow these savvy tips to get the kitchen of your dreams.

1. Have a plan. The National Kitchen and Bath Association recommends planning a kitchen remodel for at least six months. Sound a bit over the top? Perhaps it is, but having a solid plan in place gives homeowners time to mull over what they really want, set a budget, and save money. Plus, if you plan well, the amount of actual construction time may be reduced.
2. Keep a similar layout. Nothing drives up the cost of a kitchen remodel like having to relocate plumbing, moving electrical outlets, or knocking down walls. If at all possible, try to keep these things in their original spot.
3. Storage, storage, and more storage. More important than adding space to the kitchen remodel is adding storage, as storage never goes out of style. Here are some helpful kitchen storage ideas: install cabinets that reach the ceiling (these are especially good for storing those once-a-year items such as Christmas platters), add shelving on unused walls, add hooks to the back of closet doors for brooms, mops, etc., or hang a ceiling-mounted rack for stock pots and large skillets.

Remodeling a kitchen is no small task; it takes careful planning, endurance and flexibility. If you find yourself unhappy with your kitchen and are ready to embark on a kitchen remodel, contact Progressive Builders today! We have years of experience in construction, design and kitchen remodels.