Making Remodeling Mistakes

Your home's kitchen is not just for preparing meals but also serves as the heart of your home. It should be a space you love! If it isn't, then now is a great time to remodel.

Kitchen remodeling is a wonderful way to change an impractical kitchen into a well-functioning space. Remodeling an outdated kitchen is also an excellent way to improve the resale value of your home!

If you decide to remodel your kitchen, then here are some tips to ensure the project is successful:

Tip: Work with a Professional Interior Designer

Although you may want to save money, you really need to hire a professional interior designer. Not only will they ensure your finished kitchen is well-designed, but they will also help you stay within budget.

Interior designers use their skills to transform homeowners' thoughts and ideas into beautiful new spaces. They also help you to spend your money where it matters and save where it doesn't. 

For example:

• Do you need an expensive designer tile or will a less expensive comparable tile look just as great? 
• Do you need all high-end appliances or would one special appliance meet your needs?
• Do your want a grand vent hood or would you prefer one that's not a centerpiece of the room?

During the consultation, a design professional will ask important questions about your desires and ensure they are met in the new space.

Tip: Choose High-Quality, Timeless Building Materials

Remodeling a kitchen is expensive. The last thing you want is to hate it five or ten years from now when it starts to look dated or worn. To avoid this fate, make sure all of the building materials you choose are both timeless and high-quality.

For example, things like hardwood floors, marble tile, and white cabinets never go out of style. However, black fixtures, gold hardware, and barn doors certainly will.

Skip the latest trends you see on TV or in magazines and instead opt for a kitchen design that will be as relevant in a decade or two as the day the remodel is completed.

Tip: Hire a Licensed Kitchen Remodeling Contractor

Even if you have extensive DIY experience, remodeling a kitchen isn't a do-it-yourself job. There are way too many materials and subcontractors to keep track of, and skilled tradespeople will create a kitchen with a professional look. Save yourself the stress and added costs of fixing mistakes and hire a licensed kitchen remodeling contractor to oversee the project.

If you have questions about custom kitchen remodels, contact a company such as Kirby Construction Company.