Plan Your Kitchen Remodel in Stages

You’ve been dreaming about your ideal kitchen for years, soaking up ideas from HGTV Dream Homes and enviable neighbors, so it makes sense that this dream comes with a substantial price tag. Remodeling in stages is one way to help you get the look you truly want in a more budget-friendly way so that you can afford to cook more than ramen in your new space. 

Be Patient

When planning a remodel in stages, the biggest threat to your success is your own impatience. Resist any urges to impulse buy, paint, or demolish. The key to planning a big job in phases is to think of how you ultimately want it to look and plan backward in a way that makes both financial and logical sense. Plus, moving forward in phases allows changes to be made more easily without wasting large sums of money. For instance, you don’t want to impulse install new backsplash only to realize, you’ll be taking down the wall you installed it on for a more open plan.

Hire a Pro

Planning a large-scale, long-term project like this is where the help of a professional really proves its worth. Hire a kitchen designer who has knowledge and experience with this type of project. They should be able to listen to your lifestyle needs and wants and make suggestions in design, products and brands, and subcontractors. They will help you fight a sense of overwhelm that is the obvious default with a long-term project. You know you can always trust a designer from Fairview Millwork and Kitchens. Call to schedule your FREE design consultation today!

Detail the Scope

In order to get an accurate time-frame on the project, you must detail the scope of work for each subcontractor. These can include plumbers, electricians, cabinetry installers, drywallers, and framers among others. Large-scale projects work best when everyone is on the same page from the beginning.

Define the Budget

In addition to identifying the work of each subcontractor, you’ll want to price out the materials for each of their jobs. This, combined with the scope of work, will allow them to give you the most accurate estimates for the jobs at hand. The benefits of working with a pro can shine here as well as they should be able to help identify any hidden or unexpected costs.

Be Practical

Ultimately, you want to be practical in thinking about how you will get through the tumultuous time of remodeling your kitchen. How will you live without your basic amenities? Where will you eat? Will there be added costs associated with eating out more often? Make sure your whole family is on the same page before moving forward.