We at Monest have extensive experience in the home improvement industry. Our team has worked on countless renovation projects over the years, and we can offer advice to help you make your project a success. In this article, we will focus on kitchen renovation efforts, going over three things to consider during the planning stage in order to get the excellent results you are looking for.
- Goals – When planning a kitchen renovation project, you should think about what your goals are. What do you find most frustrating about your current kitchen, and what do you most want to change? Thinking about these things will help you sort out your priorities for the renovation, allowing you to decide which changes are most important and which elements you can cut.
- Appliances – Another thing we urge you to consider when planning a kitchen renovation project is your current appliances. While many homeowners choose to replace every appliance during a kitchen remodel, consider whether this is truly necessary—you can reduce the total cost of your project if you are willing to keep your current refrigerator or stove, for instance. We also recommend taking a look at where your appliances are placed in the room, and to think about whether that placement encourages a smooth workflow.
- Lighting – A third key thing to consider when planning kitchen renovations is lighting. Good kitchen design includes both general lighting for the whole space and task lighting for specific work areas. We recommend including plenty of lighting in your kitchen design to make sure you can easily see what you are doing when preparing food.