Whether your budget is big or small, it is important to stay within your limits so when your kitchen remodeling project complete, it is something you can enjoy rather than worry about the final price tag for your new designs. You can avoid going beyond what you can afford by careful planning and sticking to this plan. Start by making a priority list for your designs, which will often include the things about your kitchen that make you absolutely crazy. Maybe it’s the color of the cabinets and countertops or the faucets, sink and appliances are outdated. Perhaps your countertops don’t give you enough space to cook or your cupboards don’t have enough storage. Maybe you’ve always dreamed of a gourmet cooking space with a kitchen island or deep sinks? By making a priority list or a “must have” list, you can ensure these key items in your designs are completed if the costs of your kitchen remodeling project are higher than you planned and your budget doesn’t allow for everything you want.
Start a folder of kitchen remodeling designs and ideas. You can get design ideas for your kitchen remodeling project by looking at photos or pictures in magazines, visiting home design or decoration stores, and looking for inspiration for designs in other areas. When you see a photo you love, cut it out and place it in your folder. If you are inspired by the color of your favorite sweater or by an Italian statue, write this down and keep it in mind. Soon, you will see a pattern develop and you will know just what you want the outcome of your kitchen remodeling project to be when the designs are complete.
There are no cost constraints when you are coming up with design ideas for your remodel or renovation. If there are custom cabinets or expensive countertops you are interested in, that’s just fine. Place these on your priority list in the appropriate place. When it is time to budget, you can look for comparable, more affordable, items that will give your kitchen designs the overall look and feel you want without the high costs. When you shop around, you will likely find appliances, accessories and furniture that are comparable to what your originally wanted but more affordable.
A contractor will have countless kitchen remodeling designs, ideas and options to choose from. They will be able to offer you alternatives to stay within budget and review a wide variety of products to complete your room remodel to perfection.
About the Author
Anthony follows in the footsteps of his father, Bob Graves. Having worked side by side he spent years learning the ins and outs of home construction and house remodeling. In 2000, Anthony was promoted to project manager, running his father’s company and continued in that capacity for four years. At which time, Anthony obtained his own general construction license. Founded on a strong work ethic, the company specializes in bath and kitchen remodels, room additions and elderly accessibility upgrades. Anthony Graves construction is a proud member of the Better Business Bureau.