In these trying economic times, people are working with smaller budgets. Does this mean that you have to give up on your kitchen remodeling plans? Not necessarily. You can still build your dream kitchen as long as you come up with a reasonable budget and you stick with it. Before attempting any type of remodeling, the first thing that you will have to do is to take a good look at your current kitchen. Take note of the things you absolutely need and the things you don’t really use. Once this is out of the way, you will know what you can and can’t do with your kitchen. A good place to get inspiration on how to proceed would be a kitchen showroom. Find a display showcase that you like and take note of the things you want to apply in your own kitchen.
When looking for ideas in a kitchen showroom, keep in mind that you don’t have to build a kitchen identical to a mock kitchen that you’ve seen. This will still depend on your budget. To keep from overspending, you can use existing items in your current kitchen like your cabinetry or your sink. Some times, all it takes is a few modifications. For example, giving your cabinets a new paint job can do wonders for your kitchen.
When remodeling a kitchen, a large chunk of your budget will be spent on labor costs. This is why choosing to renovate less labor intensive features of your kitchen might be a good idea. This includes having your walls and ceilings repainted and adding new tiles or countertops to existing backsplashes and counters.
From browsing a kitchen showroom to the actual remodeling process, there are many areas where you can cut back and save on costs. Just pay attention to your budget and your checklist and you will soon be cooking in the kitchen of your dreams.
Visit KBR‘s NYC kitchen showroom at 250 Fifth Avenue, suite 200 New York, NY to get some ideas for your kitchen renovation.