The kitchen is one of the most used rooms in your home. It’s called the “heart of the home” for a good reason. Your family and friends spend a significant amount of time there gathered around eating, sharing stories, working, and entertaining. Whether you’ve just moved into a new house in Edmonton or have been living in your current home for some time, giving your kitchen a refresh can make your entire home feel brand new. However, planning a home improvement project can feel pretty overwhelming, and it can be easy to get caught up in the small details of your project. At Peak Improvements, we know that renovating your home is no small feat. That’s why our team is here to help you build the perfect space you’ve always wanted. Below you’ll find some of the first steps you should take when planning to remodel your kitchen. Continue reading to learn more!
Set a Budget
Whether you’re planning on completely overhauling your kitchen or doing some minor changes, it’s crucial to figure out your budget first. Determining how much you’re comfortable spending on your renovation will play a key role in your overall project. Once you begin planning your home improvement project, be realistic about the cost. An extensive and heavily involved renovation will take more time and money than a small project. It’s good to determine an ideal spend amount and a hardline spend amount. If something unexpected turns up in the middle of remodelling your kitchen, you can still stay within your budget. Suppose you’re struggling to figure out how much a typical kitchen remodel costs. In that case, you can check out Peak Improvements’ handy home renovation calculator for an unofficial estimate.
Get Inspired!
After determining your budget, now is the time to move on to the fun part – getting inspired! Start looking for inspiration wherever you can find it; from Pinterest boards, your friends’ kitchens, and home improvement sites’ galleries, plenty of ideas are floating around. Viewing a range of kitchen layouts and designs will help you determine your ideal aesthetic, fixtures, materials, etc. Make sure to save and compile all of your design ideas into a folder or vision board. So when you meet with Peak’s in-house designers and architects, you have examples of what you’re looking for. However, be mindful that your dream kitchen may not work within the space or your budget.
Decide on What You Want
Your kitchen needs to be a practical and functional space. Once you’ve determined what you want your kitchen to look like, you can narrow it to what fits your budget, home, and lifestyle. Consider how you use your kitchen, and identify areas that are a priority for you and your family. Here are some questions to consider when deciding what you want in your dream kitchen:
- Who cooks and how often?
- How many people work in your kitchen at a time?
- What kitchen appliances and equipment do you use?
- What is your storage situation like?
- Do you have enough counter space?
- What is and isn’t working in your current kitchen?
- Which features are missing in your existing kitchen?
It pays to be thorough early on in your remodel planning. The more clearly you can discuss your renovation needs and wants, the easier it’ll be for our team at Peak Improvements to follow your specific vision.
Talk to the Pros
As many homeowners quickly discover, plenty of renovation teams are vying for your business. Choosing the right contractor is essential for guaranteeing the success of your project. So it’s necessary to prioritize meeting prospective renovators as well as doing a little bit of background research to learn about their unique approach, experience, and more.
At Peak Improvements, we are here to make your dream kitchen a reality. Our six-stage process makes renovating with us transparent and straightforward. Whether you’re planning on a major kitchen remodel or looking to spruce up your Edmonton home in another way, our team of experts is here to help. Contact us today to learn more about renovating your kitchen with Peak.
