A Kitchen Makeover
Remodelling a kitchen is a bit like cosmetic surgery, you greatly anticipate the end result but it's the getting there that worries you. Yet, despite all the concern, planning and costs involved, there are few investments that will deliver the kind of return that a kitchen remodel will, both in terms of economic return on investment and enjoyment.
According to building professionals, a kitchen remodel is among the top 10 projects with the greatest payback for the dollars invested. In addition, a minor kitchen makeover that includes new cabinet doors, new countertops and cabinet hardware, wall and floor tiles would costs about $10,000 and yields an average payback of about 50 percent.
Aside from economics, a lot can be said for the effect that a kitchen remodel can have on a homeowner's quality of life. A well thought out design with modern energy-efficient appliances, easy-to-care-for finishes, and useful well managed storage components can make life in the kitchen a pleasure. Once you have decided to remodel and have set a budget, the next and most important step is planning, often a home owner will spend too little time planning, resulting in too much time being spent in the construction phase, poor planning can result in inferior design, unsatisfactory finishes, construction difficulties, major cost overruns, delays in completion, and disputes with the contractor.
One way to avoid being a victim is by getting help from a professional, a design build contractor can assist in the layout and design of the new kitchen. They will be aware of industry design standards and can assist with the selection of building materials and finishes.
The next step in planning your kitchen remodel is selecting a contractor to perform the work, don't begin the work until you have everything in writing, and insist on a written contract. The contract should contain a firm price, a payment schedule, start and finish dates and an accompanying set of plans
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