Kitchen remodels can be as simple as replacing your cabinets and countertops, or as entailed as gutting the entire room and replacing everything. The best plan for your kitchen depends on your needs and your dreams. We assist Albuquerque area homeowners with their kitchen remodeling needs from planning through to completion so that everyone is on the same page throughout the process. Here are some great ideas to keep your kitchen remodel on track.
Set Your Budget
Creating a budget is a very important first step for any remodeling project. Your upper limit shouldn’t necessarily dictate your budget – you should begin by deciding the scope of your project and what scale you want your remodel on. Once you’ve got a base number, set 20% aside as a buffer. Any remodeling project can come with unexpected expenses and problems or sudden rises in material costs. If you get lucky and don’t experience that, you’ll have a little extra at the end for finishing touches.
Choose a Focus
Though whole kitchen remodels are common, most homeowners have at least one area of their kitchen they particularly want to change. If food prep and meal planning is important to you, amenities like built in butcher blocks and plenty of freezer space for meals should top your list. If you don’t like the feel of your kitchen, concentrate on updating the kitchen’s décor and design.
Plan for Efficiency
Walk through your everyday routine in the kitchen, and take note of where trouble happens with functionality. Upgrading appliances and work stations can add to efficiency, while considering workflow can dictate your storage needs. Keep pots and pans close to the stove and dishes at hand where you’ll reach for them when you need them.
Modernize Cabinets and Hardware
A kitchen remodel doesn’t always have to mean replacing all of your built in cabinets and shelving. Sometimes, resurfacing kitchen cabinets or refreshing them with paint or glass panels can add interest and an updated look to your kitchen. Even something as simple as replacing the hardware on your cabinetry can drastically change the look and style.
Remodel with Hendren Construction
Use these tips and follow your heart to the kitchen design you’ve been dreaming of; and give us a call at 505-991-0063 so that we can help you with the tough decisions and create an amazing kitchen. Hendren Construction has been providing high quality kitchen remodeling services to Albuquerque area homeowners since 1987. We have the processes down to an art and we oversee every detail of the project from preconstruction to post construction services.
We’re homeowners as well, so we understand that remodeling any part of your home – especially a room that is as used as the kitchen – can really cause some headaches. We will do everything in our power to apply our knowledge and experience to create the kitchen you want and deserve.