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Tips for Remodeling Your Luxury Kitchen

Fratantoni Interior Designers • Jul 18, 2017

Tips for Remodeling Your Luxury Kitchen

Discover essential Tips for Remodeling Your Kitchen with Fratantoni Interior Designers. Create your dream kitchen with our expert guidance!

When deciding to remodel a kitchen, there are a few things to consider, such as whether you are remodeling this space for yourself or with the intent of resale. Answering this simple question truthfully can make a world of difference when it comes to design.

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Plan, Plan, Plan

Planning your kitchen remodel should take more time than the actual construction. Proper planning minimizes the time you’re inconvenienced by construction and helps you stay on budget. The National Kitchen and Bath Association recommends spending at least six months on planning to avoid costly changes during construction.

Tips for Planning:

  • Study Your Existing Kitchen: Measure doorways, walkways, counters, and heights to avoid purchasing items that don’t fit.
  • Think About Traffic Patterns: Ensure work aisles are at least 42 inches wide, or 48 inches for multiple cooks.
  • Design with Ergonomics in Mind: Consider drawers or pull-out shelves in base cabinets, adjustable counter heights, and wall ovens for accessibility.
  • Plan for the Unforeseeable: Build in leeway for unexpected delays. Aim for an earlier completion date to account for any issues.
  • Choose Fixtures and Materials Before Starting: This allows contractors to make accurate bids and reduces the risk of delays.

Keep the Same Footprint

Changing the location of plumbing pipes, electrical outlets, and knocking down walls can drive up costs and create unforeseen problems. Keeping appliances, water fixtures, and walls in the same location can save on costs and reduce dust and debris.

Remodeling Your Luxury Kitchen

Get Real About Appliances

Focus your budget on long-term features like cabinets and flooring rather than luxury appliances unless you cook frequently. Choose appliances from trusted brands with high marks in online reviews and Consumer Reports.

Don’t Underestimate the Power of Lighting

Lighting can make a kitchen look larger and brighter and help you work safely and efficiently. Ensure you have task lighting (like under-cabinet lights) and ambient lighting (like flush-mounted ceiling fixtures and dimmer switches) to enhance functionality and mood.

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Be Quality-Conscious

Choose products that combine low maintenance with long warranty periods for durability and functionality. Solid-surface countertops, for example, may cost more but look great with proper care.

Add Storage, Not Space

Install cabinets that reach the ceiling and utilize unused wall areas with small shelving units or hooks for additional storage.

Remodeling Your Luxury Kitchen

Communicate Clearly With Your Remodelers

Establishing a good rapport with your project manager is essential for staying on budget. Hang a message board on-site for daily communication and share your contact information with the construction team.

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