If you've decided to remodel your kitchen, you probably already know there's a lot to consider. One of the single greatest factors in planning for most people is budget. The good news? Once you've determined the budget you have to work with, the rest of the details begin to fall into place. But coming up with the right budget can be a little overwhelming. So just what's the secret to establishing the budget that's right for your project? Planning your wants and needs.
Determine Your Wants vs. Needs
It's important to recognize the difference – and to be honest with yourself about them. Something that is essential to your project's success is a NEED. Something you would like to include in your project but is not essential is a WANT. As “wants” by nature fall into the optional category, you will want to list your wants in order of importance to you. This will make it easier to make tough decisions as they come.
Determine Your Priorities
There are a wide number of factors to plan when you're planning a custom kitchen remodel, like:
- Do you use the kitchen
- Seldom
- Casually
- Every day
- How many people use the kitchen on a daily basis?
- How do you use the kitchen?
- For entertaining
- For preparing formal dinners
- For hobby-professional level cooking and/or baking
- For family meals and projects
- For home office and/or homework center
- Does anyone using the kitchen have special needs: young children, a person with a disability, older adults?
- What do you like about your current kitchen?
- What do you dislike about your current kitchen?
- What are some things that are most important to you:
- Style
- Functionality
- Convenience
- Convertibility
- Kid-Friendly
- Economy
- What are your plans for your home?
- Which is more important, personal customization or resale value?
- What do you want to replace?
- What changes do you know you want to make?
- What do you not want to change?
Determine Your Structural Remodeling Needs
- Will you need to change the floor plan?
- Do you like the present layout?
- Is there adequate floor space in the room?
- Is there a wall to be removed or added?
- Is there adequate storage?
- Will you need new electrical wiring or plumbing for appliances, lighting and fixtures?
- Do you want to open up the kitchen to an adjacent room?
- Does the style of the kitchen fit with the other rooms in your home?
Now that you know what you want to build, you're ready to build your budget! Check out our next blog for an easy walk through the budget planning process. Together, we can construct great things!
When you're ready to plan and schedule your project, give us a call at Ark Construction. We take pride in helping families fall in love with their homes all over again. ARK Construction has exactly the expertise that you need! Contact us today at (615) 274-9962. We look forward to hearing from you!
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