Kitchen Design Tips from Performance Kitchens
Set Priorities of what the kitchen needs
When you are starting to plan your kitchen remodel, set up priorities of what is most important and is crucially needed. New counter tops or new cabinets are commonly the biggest need to initiate a kitchen remodel. Appliances can oftern be replaced with new ones of the same size but making room for larger appliances usually means some remodeling. Budget out everything before you pick up a hammer to make sure you are ready for this kitchen remodel financially, that is the biggest factor of all. Performance Kitchens can help you plan the whole project from start to finish.
Hiring a Professional vs DIY
Kitchen designs can add up in cost depending on what materials you are using and how experienced you are in home improvement. Most of the time, home owners will end up saving time and only spend a little more to hire a professional to do the job. For technically difficult jobs like plumbing and potentially dangerous jobs like electrical, it's just a better idea to hire a professional. Home owners are responsible for following the same building codes as professionals and you may not be familiar with them so do your homework if you are really going to take on a kitchen remodel by yourself.
Consider the Size of Your Kitchen
If you are looking to make your kitchen more functional than before, one thing that is commonly overlooked is expanding the kitchen space. Working with Performance Kitchens, we have experts who can advise on removing walls, creating open concept areas, and expanding living spaces. Sometimes all a kitchen really needs is more space and that may not be a small job, it will help you enjoy your kitchen design more if space is all you needed.
Get started on your kitchen design project with our six-step kitchen design process.
