Kitchen remodel planning guide: The final checklist for your project

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Kitchen remodel planning guide

Let’s start planning your kitchen remodel

The kitchen is the heart of your home. Not just a place to cook your meals, but a place to share and to create great memories. The kitchen is a social place in your house and it’s important that you take that into consideration while planning your kitchen remodel. We understand that the process might get tricky and requires planning. To guide you through it all, we’ve prepared the definitive kitchen remodel checklist to help you make your dream renovation a reality.

Your kitchen remodel checklist should cover the following topics:

  • The size of your kitchen
  • The layout of your future kitchen
  • The distribution of the countertops
  • The best color and style for your new kitchen
  • The way your kitchen will merge with your current interior design
  • Different lighting options
Kitchen remodel planning guide was last modified: March 3rd, 2021 by Maria Del Valle Dugarte S
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Once you’ve figured out the essentials, we can go deeper into the process. The next step in your kitchen remodel planning guide is to think about the following consideration:

  • What type of kitchen countertops do you want?
  • What kind of kitchen cabinets are you looking at?
  • Have you thought about the sink and other plumbing installation?
  • Where are you on planning the lighting installation?
  • Have you chosen for the many flooring materials available?
  • Would you prefer kitchen tiles for your design or are you considering wallpaper?
  • Have you considered open shelving?
  • What appliances do you have in mind?

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    Now that we've been through the basics and some of the trickier parts of improving your cooking and socializing area, let’s complete your kitchen remodel checklist by covering the ins and outs of the remodeling process. You should bet thinking about things like:

  • The cost of your dream project
  • The permits needed to start your project
  • Considerations for taking down walls
  • Safety measures when remodeling
  • Financing options in case you need to go the extra mile
  • Which contractor fits your remodeling needs and how to find them
  • How your remodeling project will affect the value of your property
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    You came, you (hopefully!) learned something and now you’re ready to conquer your remodel. With all of this knowledge in mind, are you ready to get started on your dream Kitchen?

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