Planning a Kitchen Makeover - 101

Kitchens are the most used communal space in a house, making kitchen makeovers requiring greaterdetails and thought-out designing than any other home remodeling projects. But planning a kitchenmakeover doesn’t include understanding and catering to each family member’s needs alone; it alsoincludes planning the process step-by-step to enhance efficiency and lower cost.If you are planning a kitchen makeover, follow the below steps to ensure it goes as smoothly as possible:

Step #1 - Pick Appliances

Picking the right appliances is key to planning a kitchen makeover successfully and executing it. Whilemany people leave picking appliances for the end, doing so, in the beginning gives you greater controlover the process. Appliances take up a lot of space. Unlike cabinets, they cannot be modified. Therefore, picking appliances as the first step allows for efficient layout design.

Step #2 - Choose Cabinetry

Choosing cabinetry early on allows you to plan storage in your new kitchen. You can choose from openshelving or closed and get them custom-made or get pre-built ones. You can also decide on the cabinetdoor material at this step, depending on how you want to organize and display your kitchen essentials.If you are on a strict budget, get your existing cabinetry repainted or covered with wallpaper. Don’tforget to look into storage solutions to maximize your investment pay off.

Step #3 - Draft a Layout

After picking appliances and choosing cabinetry, it’s time to plan a layout for the kitchen. If you areplanning a kitchen makeover from scratch, you can especially benefit from using a layout tape. It allows you to ensure that everything will fit perfectly in your new kitchen with space to move about.You can also utilize a layout tape even if you aren’t renovating your kitchen from scratch. For example, if you are getting a bigger refrigerator, you can add the extra inches to the current refrigerator’s size toget an idea of how it will look. You can also draft a layout through miniature dimensions.

Step #4 - Choose Colors and Textures

The fun part of kitchen makeovers begins at step 4. However, it is best not to get carried away with fun, as poorly thought-out decisions can cost both time and money. To make the kitchen makeover worth the effort and investment, go timeless on designs and materials.If and when you get bored of the neutral scheme, you can simply repaint the walls or the cabinetry. Ifyou want to experiment with designs and colors, do so with hardware, accessories, and accents. Swatchthe experimental colors and textures first to avoid disappointments.

Step #5 - Call Harry Hayes Plumbing

Due to the excess food availability and the constant need for water usage, kitchens can harbor all kindsof pests, insects, and mold. But you won’t have to worry about anything with us.At Harry Hayes Plumbing, our team of expert plumbers will ensure the correct installation of pipes and appliances. We will also waterproof your dishwasher, cooktop, and cabinetry to make your investment in a kitchen makeover last longer. Call us today at (904) 447-0143 to keep your kitchen safe and hygienic and enjoy the fruit of all the time and money you invest.