Top Home Improvement Projects to Consider – Part 1: Kitchen Remodeling
If you are among those who consider the kitchen to bethe heart of the home, then kitchen remodeling should definitely be at the top of your list when thinking about home renovation. If your kitchen is rather old and dated, and doesn’t make you feel like cooking, take it as a sign that you badly need to remodel your kitchen. After all, according to HGTV, kitchen remodels can help you recoup up to 100 percent of your investment, as long as you spend on the right aspects and improvements.
Getting Started With Kitchen Remodeling
For every home remodeling project, you need to plan carefully to make sure that you invest in the right things. Here’s a list of what to focus on when it comes to kitchen remodeling.
- Budget. To avoid going overboard and spending on unnecessary upgrades, first set a budget, and then add another 10 percent for unexpected expenses. Plan according to the budget that you set as tempting as it may be, do not exceed your budget, but do be realistic as well. It’s best to work with a designer or home improvement professional to see to it that the budget you plan for is feasible.
- Layout. Floor space and layout planning is a crucial factor in kitchen remodeling. The layout must be practical. It should let you move around with ease and have items within easy reach. Be mindful of the storage and cabinetry design too.
- Function over form. Avoid buyingunnecessary items. Before adding something to your shopping list, ask yourself, Do I need this? Will I use it often? Whenever possible, do buy the best quality items allowed by your budget there are often some indispensable features found only in high-quality kitchen gadgets and appliances.
Aside from a kitchen remodel, you can also opt to update your bathroom if you want both comfort and value. Tune in for the next post as we discuss more about bathroom remodeling.