The Process of Kitchen Remodeling

You won’t regret a kitchen remodel — it’s often the most used and functional rooms in the home, and it should stay up-to-date for you and your family’s convenience. If you’re considering remodeling your kitchen, you may be wondering what the process entails. Here’s a basic outline of the process to give you a general idea of what to expect.

• Initial consultation. During this phase, you will discuss your preferences and expectations with your contractor. You should bring pictures or clippings to show what you’ve got in mind for your beautiful new kitchen, and you and the contractor can discuss what it feasible as well as prices and a timeline.
• Design. Working with an architect, you and your contractor will come up with a design for your kitchen, working in your ideas and preferences from the initial consultation.
• Selections. Often the most fun part of the remodel, this phase is when you get to shine! Pick out fixtures, tiles, and other elements to your kitchen — just make sure to stay within your budget.
• Contracting. In this phase, your contractor will give you a final price for the project, and you and your contractor will enter into a legal agreement. Your contractor will then obtain the necessary permits for construction.
• Construction. It begins! Your contractor will remodel your kitchen according to the agreed-upon specifications. Whether you remain living in the house or decide to go to a hotel is up to you.

Final walk-through and closing. Before closing, the contractor’s team will begin final inspections, and you can look closely at the work and make sure everything meets your agreed-upon specifications and expectations. Closing follows, and you can then enjoy your sparkling, state-of-the-art kitchen!