According to Remodeling’s Cost vs. Value Report for 2018, the average cost to remodel a kitchen was $63,829. You don’t want to know the average cost for a more upscale Remodel. Okay, we’ll tell you anyway: $125,751.
Before you get all depressed or freaked out by these numbers, you can still update your kitchen thoroughly and beautifully for considerably less. But here’s the point: no matter what the final price tag, a full remodel doesn’t come cheap.
How then do you go about getting what you want without breaking the bank? Here are some key planning tips to help everything go smoothly and affordably.
Kitchen Size
Just how big does your kitchen need to be? Do you need more cabinet space than you have now? More seating room? Have you considered busting out a wall to create a more open floor plan, kitchen included? These are all factors in determining size, and so is having enough room for the number of family and friends you’d like to be able to entertain at the same time.
Where to Splurge and Where to Save
Just about every aspect of a kitchen remodel comes in various price points: countertops, cabinet material, flooring, and more. So how do you know when something is worth paying a little more for? To help you decide, ask yourself these questions:
- Will the purchase make your life easier?
- Will it solve a problem?
- Will it increase your home’s value?
If you rarely cook, perhaps you don’t really need the 6-burner chef’s stove.
Maximum Beauty or Functionality?
In a perfect world, your kitchen would be a nice blend of added convenience and beauty. And yet, if either, what are you willing to spend a little more on? We suggest you start by considering your personal preferences, cooking and entertaining style, and household needs when choosing between beauty and function. For example, you may decide to go with less expensive counter and backsplash material in favor of top of the line appliances, or vice versa if you’re more likely to order takeout than cook.
In a Hurry?
A kitchen remodel, big or small, takes time. So the question is, how much time and mess are too much to deal with…or, maybe you don’t care! When push comes to shove, stay focused on the overall design and build scheme. If, for example, your preferred flooring isn’t in stock, will you really be okay with second best or are you willing to wait?
Finally, don’t forget about the plumbing and that we can help you out with all plumbing matters encompassed by your remodeling project. From replacing sinks and faucets to adding a second sink in your new island to installing a gas connection so you can switch from electric to gas cooking, Norhio Plumbing does it all.
Contact us today for more information or a free in-home proposal.
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