Doing a kitchen remodel in phases takes planning

Cabinets can make a drastic difference to the look, feel and functionality of your kitchen.

Brent Murray

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Last week, we began a discussion of how to tackle a major kitchen overhaul in several stages to try to defray some of the cost of such a major undertaking.

As we noted, according to Remodeling magazine's 2011 Cost vs. Value Report, a major, 200-square-foot kitchen remodel costs about $58,000, with a 65 percent return on investment come selling time.

Stage one was to develop a careful, complete plan for your new kitchen. As we have said (a few hundred times before), planning should always be the first step to any remodeling project!

Let's now review stages two through five:

Stage two: Order the cabinets, appliances and lighting fixtures.

Cabinets and appliances are the biggest investments in your kitchen remodeling project. If you're remodeling in stages, you can order appliances any time after the plans are complete and store them in a garage (away from moisture) or in a spare room until you're ready to pull the trigger on the installation.

Remember, however, that most equipment comes with a one-year warranty. You do want to at least get the equipment installed and up and running during that time so if problems arise with anything they can be dealt with by the manufacturer.

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Doing a kitchen remodel in phases takes planning