Thoughts after 35 years of what makes remodeling a gratifying experience Planning often takes more time than the actual construction process.
Make your remodeling about you
You are a unique individual and you deserve the best.Remodel
your kitchen to make it an efficient, comfortable space. It must reflect your preferences and personality.
Make your remodeling painless
If it is done right, planning and completing your remodeling
project will be enjoyable. Remember, you will be spending
a lot of time in your new kitchen. Do everything right the first time.
Make it a genuine team effort
Your kitchen designer and contractor should work together–and with you–like an experienced surgical team.
Choose your team members carefully, then make sure they
understand exactly what you want. You want to be happy with every
decision you arrive at and solution you come up with…..you will live.
with them for a long time.
Personalities matter
The right kitchen designer and contractor will not intimidate you.
They will understand not only what matters to you, but why it is
important.Their qualifications should include a passion for details,
as well as a sincere respect for your vision and property.
Your team matters
Your remodeling team may be one of the most important teams
you will ever be a part of Make sure everyone works well together
so you will be comfortable whenever you need to rethink an idea
or consider an alternative.
Details and more details
Remodeling a kitchen is serious investment
Clearly define your vision following a detailed plan
focus on how everything fits together.
Every decision should be based on your priorities
Share your dreams and ideas with your kitchen designer
Collect photos of kitchens you would love to have
Your designer will help you ask the right questions and make
good decisions
Designing the project
There is an efficient order to planning a successful remodeling
project. Your kitchen designer will take you through the process
so you’ll never need to revisit any previous decisions.Dedicate time
and attention and do not make hasty decisions. Do not go along with
any idea that you are uneasy with. You have only one chance to do it right.
A well planned and executed remodeling project increases the value of your home Purchase the highest quality materials your budget can afford.
Approving the plans
Do not be intimidated by reading your plans . It is your kitchen designer or
architect’s responsibility to explain them
Ask as many questions as it takes until you are ready to sign the plans
Whatever is on your plans will be ordered and installed
Moving forward
Once the plans are approved, your remodeling project will be
set in motion; materials ordered, delivery dates set and schedules
put in place. If you have chosen your team well, you can be confident
that every detail has been checked and double-checked
Remember
The more you plan, the “luckier” you will be, and the more
great memories you will have in your new kitchen.
