Before Remodeling the Kitchen

The two most lucrative rooms for remodeling are the Kitchen and the Bathroom, so do it right. The money put into these rooms (if done so wisely) will reap the best return on investment. Other factors will most certainly pertain; repair, alternate use, expansion, and more. Having a clear goal will help to achieve the best results. The scope of the work is defined best by a clear and well researched goal. If it is simply repair, the work is mostly done. For remodeling, know the customer; who will be using the product, for how long, and the space. Don’t over do it.

Once a goal has been outlined consider the look. Timely and trendy materials may be tempting, but be careful not to get too short sighted. The Mid-Century Modern look is a classic example of a relatively dejected style that came back strong, for a good reason too. All styles have their time and place. The key to finishes and materials lies in the overall look of the home itself. Either stick to the period, or purposefully stray from it. Follow this link Dr. Tom Paradis to educate yourself on American Architectural home styles. Don’t forget to support Dr. Paradis and his hard work. Once the vision is made clear, the goal, or objective will be easy to state.

When remodeling, the first objective I invite clients to adopt is never let them know the year the work was done. It’s one thing to use the best products and materials out any given year, but another thing to look like a band wagon builder. If someone can walk into a Cape Cod, a Post Modern Multi-Level, and an Edwardian Stick Frame and see almost identical kitchens, somewhere down the road a buyer’s going to be aching to pull that work out. “Oh, that’s so 2000″, I can here it already.

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