4 Kitchen Remodeling Tips
Planning is the cornerstone of any successful home remodeling project, especially when it comes to the heart of the home – the kitchen. Taking inspiration from my meticulous approach to curating my living space, I understand the significance of careful planning in ensuring a kitchen remodel aligns with your vision. You need to prioritize functionality and choosing the right professionals for the job. Successful kitchen remodels take upfront planning.
Here are my top 4 tips for your kitchen remodel.
1. Plan Your Kitchen to Last-
My POV on kitchens is to design with longevity in mind. Kitchen renovations are expensive (but worth it!) and should last for years. That’s not to mean that you won’t be replacing your dishwasher or microwave during this period. Your finishes, however, should be beautiful, hardworking and classic enough to not look dated. In these photos, we specified large terrazzo floor tile (hides everything!) and painted wood cabinets. Quartz countertops offer that classic marble look without the upkeep.
2. Layout and Storage-
The single most important step in remodeling your kitchen is planning how you want to move through it and where things will live. Things to consider: Do you cook every day? Do you shop in bulk? Do you need a coffee station/ refrigerator drawers for the kids/ extra freezer space/ recycling trash space? Working in NYC has trained me to make use of every single spare inch.
3. Construction Management-
So much goes on behind the scenes with your contractor. I am in constant communication to ensure that your plans are built correctly. Inevitably, something weird will be found and, together, we will figure out a great workaround. Construction is never a clean, simple process. I time all of your deliveries to be on site just before your contractor needs them for the speediest renovation possible.
4. Incorporating Color-
Kitchens are personal and yours should reflect what you love and how you live. Buying appliances in color is not for everyone but there is something elemental about the joy they bring every time you walk into your kitchen. Color is not trendy; it has been offered for more than a decade and continues to expand. What color would you choose?
Planning ahead allows your kitchen renovation to proceed as quickly as possible. This will make your home safe, happy, and healthy and swoon-worthy!
