Kitchen Remodeling – Back Construction

Pumping Up the Heart of Your Home

What room do you make the most memories in? What room makes you most likely to buy a house? Ask anyone these questions, and youll likely get the same answer: the kitchen. Food is one of the greatest sources of our memories, and we make long term memories when were with people; the kitchen is a great place to make memories with food and loved ones.

Almost everyone has memories of sitting in the kitchen of their family home, baking cookies, working furiously to prepare a holiday meal, or laughing with family, while searching for a snack in the fridge. Kitchens are where memories are made and houses are sold, so why not spruce up your kitchen? If youre serious about overhauling your kitchen, or just want to make a few changes, were here to help.

The biggest roadblocks faced by kitchen remodelers can usually be traced back to poor planning during the initial phase of the remodel, so it is imperative to plan. You must narrow down what essentials you need in your new kitchen, how you plan to use your kitchen, and, most importantly, what your budget is. If youre remodeling to resale, then your goals may be different than they would be if you were remodeling for your own needs.

Regarding your needs and uses for your new kitchen, ask yourself, what would make your current kitchen better, and what are you going to use your kitchen for? Some people only need a kitchen big enough to use a microwave when they get home from work at night. However, others require a full kitchen to cook with their whole family. A kitchen built for two wouldnt have enough room to accommodate a dozen people, so space and the need to move around must be considered.

Throughout the remodeling process, your budget and plan may change, as they often do, but it is crucial to keep them in mind and update them as the remodel goes along. When you start veering away from a plan and dont try to keep a budget, your remodel can go off the rails. Not to say that you cant change your mind as you go along; you should. As you go through the remodeling process, you will learn more about what you like, dont like, and decide to allocate funds toward different projects than what you originally planned. You shouldnt fear change, but you should keep your changes reasonable and attempt to stay on plan, budget, and your timeline.

You may be handy, design oriented, and a master of the art of cooking, but remodeling a kitchen is no small feat and not a home renovation project that most people are capable of handling alone. Most homeowners begin their kitchen remodeling project by visiting hardware stores or showrooms, maybe even talking to a few salespeople. While a salesperson can help you get an idea of what appliances, cabinets, stone, and hardware you might need, as well as initial estimates of how much those items will cost, you will eventually need the help of builders, contractors, plumbers, and electricians to bring it all together.

Many states require certain aspects of remodeling, such as electrical and plumbing, to be performed by licensed or certified professionals. Aside from required professionals, most homeowners who are remodeling a kitchen need the help of a builder or contractor to actually construct said kitchen. Unless, you think you can handle installing drywall, cabinetry, molding, stone, backsplashes, lighting, and hardware, while also navigating contracts, permits, layouts, product orders, plans, and budgets, then you need to hire qualified professionals, like BACK Construction, to bring your kitchen to life.

Once you know your needs, wants, and have a general plan, you must decide on your kitchen design. Design doesnt just mean the look of the kitchen. In fact, you should hold off on worrying about the look of the kitchen until you first plan your space, preliminary floor plans, layout, cabinet sizes, and the elevations of your counters and cabinets. Planning before worrying about the look of your kitchen gives you a better idea of how many square feet you have to work with. Knowing your square feet and planning your layout allows you to know how much flooring, stone, cabinets, etc. you need, so you can get more accurate prices when you get estimates on the materials you decide on.

After you nail down your layout and base plans, you can concern yourself with what you want your kitchen to look like and begin selecting your finishes and fixtures. Considering the style of your home and what style you want your remodeled kitchen to be, you will need to pick out flooring, cabinetry, countertop stones or other surfaces, appliances, sinks, hardware, backsplashes, light fixtures, molding and trim, and furnishings.

The plans have been laid, the budget discussed, the designs are on hand, and it is finally time to begin putting your kitchen remodeling plans into action. Before any construction of your new kitchen can begin, your old kitchen must be demolished and cleared out. If you are living in your home during the remodel, you should make alternative arrangements for storing food, cooking, or any other function you used your kitchen for. Many people stay with others during this time, an equal number choose to stay in the home, and some setup temporary kitchens to use for the duration of the remodel.

Once the old kitchen is out of the way, the construction of your remodeled kitchen can begin. The construction phase is where qualified professionals are the most essential. Without the help of expert craftsmen, like those at BACK Construction, construction can fall behind, measurements can throw floors, cabinets, and counters off, and orders may not be put in on time, leading to costly and annoying delays in the completion of your kitchen remodel. Finishing a kitchen remodel on time and correctly requires a lot of planning and qualified hands, but with the help of BACK Construction, your new kitchen will go from a sketch on your counter to you sitting at your new counter in no time.

Remodeling your kitchen can be a long process, but if you follow these helpful tips, your kitchen remodel will go faster and have less hiccups along the way. Not only will this guide help, but BACK Construction and our skilled craftsman are only a phone call away. BACK Construction can assist you with all of your questions or concerns about remodeling your kitchen and can help you with your renovation needs. Why try to rough it on your own when BACK can have your back? Call BACK Construction today!

If you have questions about remodeling projects, or just want some further tips, feel free to give us a call. Did you know that we also offer handyman services? Because of BACK Constructions reputation of being the highest quality remodeler in Lexington, Kentucky, many people think we only do large projects.We offer the same quality for small projects as with a large project, because we have the same skilled craftsmen on each and every one. In fact, BACKs handyman service is an Angies List Super Service Award winner.

Contactus today, no matter what size project you have, and we will provide our quality workmanship to handle your project with care. Our team of skilled, professional craftsmen will make sure your project is done BACK better!

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