{"id":1399,"date":"2018-10-09T21:07:33","date_gmt":"2018-10-09T21:07:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/?p=1399"},"modified":"2018-10-09T21:07:33","modified_gmt":"2018-10-09T21:07:33","slug":"first-things-first-how-to-plan-your-kitchen-renovation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/first-things-first-how-to-plan-your-kitchen-renovation\/","title":{"rendered":"First Things First: How to Plan Your Kitchen Renovation"},"content":{"rendered":"

Let\u2019s talk one of our favorite topics: Kitchen Renovations! Whether you\u2019re limited by time, budget or both, remodeling a kitchen on a $15-20k budget or $200k, you have to prioritize the design build elements of your renovation. So what takes precedent? What\u2019s most important? New appliances? Countertops? Let\u2019s get into it:<\/span><\/p>\n

Hire a Professional Kitchen Designer<\/b><\/h2>\n

Hiring a professional kitchen designer will be a surefire way to do things as efficiently as possible and time is money! Spoiler alert: one theme that is going to come up over and over again as we walk through how you should prioritize your kitchen renovation is spending more up front in order to save later. <\/span><\/p>\n

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This is a pretty good rule of thumb to apply to any undertaking as expensive and laborious as a kitchen renovation. A professional kitchen designer is going to be able to look at your kitchen and tell you what you need to do and in what order. For example, you may think your kitchen needs a cosmetic update, new countertops and a sparkly backsplash, but a designer may walk-through with a contractor and determine there are less glamorous, structural projects like adjusting the layout of your kitchen\u2019s \u2018workflow triangle\u2019 (distances between sink, fridge, and counters) or electrical or plumbing that need to happen first. Then the countertops can wait.<\/span><\/p>\n

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A Kitchen Proportional to the Rest of the Home<\/b><\/h2>\n

Another way a kitchen designer is going to save you money is by designing a kitchen that is proportional to the rest of the home. If you splurge on a gorgeous kitchen complete with all the bells and whistles, you\u2019ll have a gorgeous space, but if the rest of your home is not on the same level, you\u2019re not likely to see a return on that investment when you try to resell your home. Be sure your kitchen and home design is relatively proportional to the neighborhood you are in. Steer clear of the McMansion stitched together like a patchwork quilt with an inappropriate mix match of higher and lower end!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Information about Kitchen Layouts Here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Kitchen Countertops, Backsplashes, Flooring<\/b><\/h2>\n

Speaking of resale value\u2026 It\u2019s no mystery that the kitchen is now the #1 thing prospective buyers are looking at when purchasing a new home. Choosing durable, quality, and coordinating countertops, backsplashes, and flooring in the kitchen are incredibly important factors when it comes to reselling your home and appearing attractive to prospective buyers. If reselling your home is the priority, focus on the cosmetic elements<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Modern-Farmhouse-Kitchen\"<\/p>\n

Maximize your kitchen\u2019s value by selecting the right kitchen countertops: Although granite has been popular for the past decade, there are so many other excellent options. Right now buyers are loving quartz, marble, and concrete. <\/span><\/p>\n

Read More About Countertop & Flooring Trends Here<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n
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Are High End Kitchen Appliances Worth Extra Cost?<\/b><\/h2>\n

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You don\u2019t want a beautiful new kitchen with last century\u2019s appliances. If budget allows, upgrading to high-end appliances are always worth the splurge. If you\u2019re investing in a kitchen renovation, we\u2019re guessing it\u2019s because you actually want to use the space to its fullest potential and that means cooking more and better! Higher end appliances are also built to last and can be more energy-efficient. Not to mention they\u2019re also designed with aesthetic in mind and will look gorgeous in your new kitchen. There are a number of ways that splurging on higher-end appliances now will save you down the road:<\/span><\/p>\n