What To Consider When Remodeling a Kitchen: 7 Smart Tips

Congratulations! You've made the tough decision to remodel your kitchen. Since it's one of the most frequented places in your house, putting an extra effort is warranted. Where do you start?

Let's talk about seven important things to consider when remodeling your kitchen. These tips can help save time and money while maintaining your sanity.

1. Capitalize on Closed Storage

With the trend of utter minimalism conquering the planet, leaving kitchen equipment, pots, pans, and utensils lying around is unacceptable.

Cluttered kitchen space isn't just unappealing, it's unhealthy. Food processors collect dust, utensils get covered in grime while pans suffer from grease attacks.

As you remodel your kitchen, add storage. Take full advantage of the free space on your walls and above the door. Each closed storage space reduces the clutter, making your kitchen appear brighter.

2. Contemplate Pros and Cons of an Island

Islands seem to be an integral part of any kitchen. But do you really need one? If you aren't planning to use it as a table, an island's functionality is somewhat overrated.

For small kitchens, traditional tables are a much better solution. They are smaller and can be removed if necessary.

If you take full advantage of the wall space in your kitchen, you can do just fine without the extra space offered by the island.

For large kitchens, islands can be an excellent all-in-one solution. They provide additional work surface, serve as a dinner table, offer storage, and create zones.

3. Don't Save on Appliances

While you may adjust your budget when it comes to the paint type and cabinet design, don't save on appliances. Repairing or replacing an appliance is always expensive and time-consuming.

The more budget you can allocate for appliances, the better. Make sure they suit the design perfectly and have all the necessary functionality.

When you are remodeling a kitchen, consider the expected lifespan of your existing appliances. Perhaps it's time to buy new models. A new kitchen may not look good with outdated appliances.

4. Rethink the Outlets

If you are planning a large remodeling project, tap into the electricity. Add as many outlets as possible to avoid using extension cords or hauling the equipment across the kitchen every time you need to plug it in.

Make it a rule to have at least one outlet for every 30 inches of work surface space. It's always easy to hide an outlet. It's much harder to add one at a later time.

5. Free the Window

The best-looking kitchens are bright. Even if it's too late to add a window, you can improve the old one. Remove all the heavy and dark drapes and clear the windowsills. Paint the window frames with fresh white paint.  

Ideally, you shouldn't put any curtains or shades on the kitchen window. However, if privacy is an issue, consider lace or net curtains. They allow sufficient light through while making it tough to see what goes on inside the house.

6. Switch to a Wall-Mounted Faucet

Wall-mounted faucets don't just make your new kitchen look modern. They help keep the area around the sink clean, increase your range of motion, and leave more space for kitchen sink accessories.

Remember, this can only work if you are planning to replace the sink as well. Otherwise, your old sink will have unpleasant-looking holes left over from the old faucet.

7. Recycle Furniture and Appliances

Don't throw old cabinets out. You can donate them to one of the Habitat to Humanity Restores. Your old cabinets can get a new life and help someone with a low budget to complete their home improvement project.

Meanwhile, recycling an old appliance can help you get a nice discount on a new one. You can find out about recycling options at the official Energy Star website or recycle your old appliance for cash.

Remember, the key things to consider when remodeling a kitchen are your preferences. The can be adjusted.  For more information and assistance with your kitchen renovation project, please contact us today.