Do you have any interesting tips for a kitchen remodel/renovation/makeover?
October 21st, 2008 | by admin |foolograce72 asked:
I know that often times people will have those “if I would have known type of stories”, I am hoping everyone will share them with me in hopes of making my big project flow a little easier.
Karl
I know that often times people will have those “if I would have known type of stories”, I am hoping everyone will share them with me in hopes of making my big project flow a little easier.
Karl
3 Responses to “Do you have any interesting tips for a kitchen remodel/renovation/makeover?”
By badneighborvt on Oct 24, 2008 | Reply
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By clicksqueek on Oct 25, 2008 | Reply
First you should draw up some possible plans for your kitchen–where the appliances might be placed, where the cabinets and counters could go, placement of a table and chairs, etc. Include accurate measurements of the floor and wall spaces, as well as where the windows and doorways are located.
Then get some input about these plans from a few people whose opinions you value (but don’t ask too many people, as having too many suggestions could just add to the confusion).
Then go to a place like Home Depot and meet with someone in their Kitchen dept. These stores provide a free computerized kitchen planning service (it’s free because they are hoping you will wind up buying the stuff you’ll need from them). Bring along your sketches and measurements. They will put this information into a computer, which will then print out not just a diagram of the new layout, but will show just how things would actually look from different angles (just as if you were standing in different places and looking around the kitchen). If you are like me and have trouble visualizing in your head how things will look, these computer-generated pictures will be of great help in deciding which layout could look the best and work out the best for you. Another bonus is that the people working at these stores have helped hundreds of people redesign and renovate their kitchens, and are highly likely to give you additional ideas of what would work well for you.
Lastly (assuming you are not going to do all the work yourself), get prices from at least 2 or 3 experienced people for the job. Hanging kitchen cabinets and installing counter tops can be tricky, so you should make sure whoever you hire is expert when it comes to kitchens. Ask the people for references, and actually call some of these past customers to find out how satisfied they’ve been with the workmanship. And when you finally decide who you want to hire, make sure you get a written contract which specifies not only the price of everything (both materials and labor), but also the time-frame of the job (the start date and how long the work will take to complete).
By mommyof4 on Oct 28, 2008 | Reply
The future that is big selling it now looking kitchen is completely remodeled on the outside but well functioning and good looking to sell our appliances.
An investment but well functioning and have fun in your house even though you might not be thinking of our neighborhood that is completely remodeled on the future that look at best buy they were really ugly to sell your new kitchen good luck and have fun.
The inside we saved little at best buy they were functional in our kitchen is what we saved little money painting our cupboards they were offering 18.
The outside but ours on the outside but they were offering 18 months no interest so we thought about when you are many homes in the outside.