Factors To Think About When Renovating Your Kitchen

The kitchen is the heart of a home. It is where we prepare meals and nourish ourselves. It is also an essential space when it comes to storage, seating, entertaining, and more. The kitchen is often the first choice of rooms for a renovation because it’s where we spend most of our time. It gives direction to our lives.

When committing to a kitchen renovation, there are many factors to consider long before hammers start swinging. To ensure your finished product fully satisfies you, you should carefully analyze your dream kitchen’s budget, timing, functionality, and aesthetics. Enlisting the help of a professional designer will make the process easier and more enjoyable.

That’s why the expert team at Dusk to Dawn Interiors has put together this helpful summary that highlights some of the critical aspects to consider.

Budget

A clearly defined and realistic budget should be set prior to starting your kitchen renovation. The kitchen is a costly space to refresh. Numerous laborers are required, and materials, time, and accessories need to be accounted for. A general rule of thumb is to invest approximately 10% of your home’s value into the kitchen. But of course, it all depends on what you can afford.

Custom kitchen cabinets and granite countertops are stunning, but they might not align with your numbers. By being honest with yourself and working with a professional team, you will be able to better stay on course and accomplish a beautiful renovation.

Lifestyle

Functionality is key, you don’t want to complete a reno and end up with a beautiful kitchen that doesn’t meet your needs. Think about how often you cook. Everyday, or only occasionally? Do you regularly entertain? How many people are in your family? Is the space also used for work or activities as well?

An excellent place to start is thinking about your current kitchen. By identifying the aspects you currently enjoy, and what is lacking, you will be able to incorporate the best of everything into your renovation.

Timeframe

This should be planned generously, you need to be ready to live amidst the renovations. Don’t forget to also think about when is the right time for the reno. For example, if you are hosting the family Christmas dinner, maybe after the holidays makes the most sense.

Good results take time; we always suggest preparing for the job to take longer than you initially anticipate.

Designer

Working with a designer for your project will make your life so much less stressful. An expert designer will help you navigate the process and come up with beautiful and functional kitchen renovation ideas. They will ensure that your kitchen will meet all your needs, utilize quality materials, appliances, take care of outsourcing and manage the various contractors.

Appliances

Appliances are the lifeblood of a kitchen. Try to allocate your budget to get the best appliances that you can afford. If you want built-in appliances, they will need to be planned for from the project’s onset. Remember, you will use these every single day. This is not the part of the budget to cut costs on.

If you are in the Thunder Bay area and are thinking of a kitchen renovation, reach out to our design team. We offer free consultations for all our clients. Dusk to Dawn Interiors specializes in design projects, and we absolutely love working on kitchens.

We will help make your dream space a reality and inspire your lifestyle in ways you never thought possible! Contact us today at 807-346-9890 or visit our website.