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Kitchen Renovations: Essential Considerations to Have In Mind

29 December 2016 by Heather Howell

One of the spaces in the home that experiences heavy usage is the kitchen. Therefore, it should come as no surprise that signs of wear and tear as your house ages would first emerge in the kitchen. Having to prep and cook your food in an outdated kitchen that is succumbing to disrepair can be quite disheartening. Luckily, kitchen renovations can update the appearance of your kitchen and make it look as good as new. Nevertheless, opting to engage in these renovations does not mean all you need to do is hire some contractors and let the renovations be underway. Below are some of the essential consideration to bear in mind when embarking on kitchen renovations.

Consider the layout of your kitchen

A mistake some homeowners make is assuming that revamping the entire kitchen is the best way to go. The reality of the matter is the more things that need to be moved around in your kitchen the higher the cost of the renovation. As such, the first thing that you need to do is establish whether your current kitchen layout is functional for you. This means determining whether you have easy access to the most used areas, which would be the sink, the stove and the fridge. If moving among these spaces is difficult, then you may want to consider changing the layout.

An easy fix for this would be to construct a kitchen island that can function as a prep or sitting area while also housing the sink. This would give you easy access to the other aspects of the kitchen when the sink is in a centrally placed location. Nevertheless, it should be noted that moving your kitchen sink to the kitchen island would require your plumbing to also be renovated in the process.

Consider stock or custom cabinetry

Another important aspect of your kitchen is storage. Since these cabinets and drawers and used regularly, they also tend to show signs of wear and tear early. When updating your cabinets, it would be prudent to make a decision between stock and custom cabinets. Stock cabinets are beneficial since they are economical. They would make a great option for people who are renovating on a budget. However, the stock cabinets are already built to size so you would have to track down cabinets that will fit your specific measurements.

If your kitchen has awkward spaces that are not being used, then you may want to consider custom cabinets. Although these are pricier, they enable you to make the most of any dead space in your kitchen. This in turn ensures maximum storage space in your kitchen.

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