GHBA REmodelers council: Kitchen remodeling tips can help your project – Laredo Morning Times

By Dan Bawden, Legal Eagle Contractors

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This kitchen remodel includes plenty of storage and good workflow.

This kitchen remodel includes plenty of storage and good workflow.

GHBA REmodelers council: Kitchen remodeling tips can help your project

The time has come to finally start on that kitchen remodel you have always dreamed about. Here are some suggestions to help the project go off without a hitch.

Have a plan

Never go into a remodel without having a plan. Get an idea of what you want to get out of this remodel before even taking the first step. The last thing you need to do is start off uncertain of what you want and then have to deal with regretting your choices later.

Plan for unexpected

Having a well-thought-out plan is the best way to ensure your kitchen remodel will go smoothly, be on time and in budget. As unexpected "surprises" sometimes do come up, give yourself some budget leeway so you won't have to stress.

Make the most of space

No matter how big or small your space is, you can make it work. Some people go into a remodel with grandiose ideas of expansion, gutting the area and redoing it from scratch, but if you're looking to stick to a budget and keep things time-sensitive, then you may want to make the space you have work.

Minimize workload

If your current kitchen layout makes preparing and cooking a meal feel like a day at the gym, you may want to plan the new location of your cabinetry and appliances more carefully. A remodel is an excellent time to go in and take a hard look at how you can make your space work for you instead of you having to work for it.

Ever have that moment where you're scrambling around, trying to plug in that new appliance you got on sale and just can't find an outlet in your kitchen? One of my clients favorite changes in the kitchen, is that we install "plug strips" at the top of the backsplashes. These don't show, but provide outlets every 6 or 7 inches. There will be 25 outlets in your kitchen anywhere you need one.

All of those knives, spoons, plates and appliances are going to have to go somewhere, right? You certainly don't want them cluttering your new countertops or making the renovated space look unsightly.

If you are going with new cabinets, new drawers or just new storage space in general, keep in mind how you can arrange your space to better improve your workflow and provide more comfort and convenience for anyone using the kitchen.

A successful remodel will come down to how well you planned for it and how well your final vision comes to life. These tips should help guide you toward the modern kitchen of your dreams with better ease.

This article was provided by a member of the Remodelers Council of the Greater Houston Builders Association.

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