Kitchen Renovation Planning – Key Steps & Checklist
Are you planning a kitchen renovation?
Deciding to go for a kitchen renovation is no mean feat. It requires careful planning in order to end up with a result you can be really proud of. Preparation is key to the process and can help you through the pitfalls that the less-prepared often fall foul of.
The first step in all kitchen renovations
The first stage in any kitchen renovation project is to decide how you want your kitchen to look.
Is a new colour scheme important to you?
Do you want to change the style of your kitchen cabinets as well as the kitchen layout?
What kitchen door fronts would you like?
How much natural light would you like in your kitchen?
Questions like these can only be answered by careful research, which may mean visiting kitchen showrooms or looking at displays online to get some inspiration. Physically visiting a showroom has an advantage, in that you can see colour samples and get an idea of what the finished product will look like.
Not got the time? Take a look at some kitchen refurbishments we've done to get some inspiration.
Kitchen Layout: Attending to the Details
Once the bigger picture of your kitchen remodel is fixed in your head, it's time to pay attention to the details.
It's worth considering your storage options well in advance; will you keep the set-up you have now or is it time to move things around?
If you're pushed for storage, are there unused spaces that could be better employed? Similarly, making your kitchen efficient is often overlooked. Many kitchen planners refer to the ‘work triangle', ensuring that the sink, the oven and the fridge are all within easy reach of one another.
Chat with your kitchen designer or kitchen fitter.
Factor new appliances into your budget for your kitchen remodel
If you're splashing out on new appliances, these should be factored into your kitchen remodel plan early on.
It's far easier to build wall units and shelving around appliances than it is to try and jam your new washing machine into a space that wasn't built with it in mind.
Your kitchen renovation checklist
Choose your style
Do you want a traditional or modern kitchen? Are contemporary styles more your thing or do you love the more classic kitchen units? Have you heard of Shaker kitchens? Find out what Shaker kitchens are, and how much Shaker kitchens can cost.
Pick the best kitchen layout
Small or large kitchen worktop space? How many kitchen cupboards do you need? Do you have a lot of counter space? What about your kitchen appliances? Do you want open shelving and stunning unit doors?
Get the measurements perfect
DIY kitchen remodels can so often go so wrong. Did you know that our kitchen makeovers aren't as expensive as you might think? In fact, you can get a full, free quote with us - and there are no nasty surprises further down the line.
We replace your kitchen cabinet doors as part of our kitchen makeovers. It's all 100% made to measure, so there are no corners cut at all. It gives you the feel of a kitchen remodel with new kitchen doors and drawer fronts... without the price tag!
Start in early Spring
You might want to start as early as possible because you've heard a kitchen renovation can take months. Fear not, we can do it within as little as a day. So you can start whenever you want to, not just in Spring!
We're based in Birmingham in the West Midlands, but we can get to almost any location in the UK.
Get a quote from us and we'll give you all the details. Whether you're looking for a modern kitchen renovation or a more classic style with beautiful kitchen lighting.
Get a budget for your new kitchen design
It is important to set a budget, but remember. You don't have to spend a fortune to get the kitchen design you truly want.
Choose a kitchen company!
It can feel like an overwhelming project managing your own kitchen renovation. But you can get the experts in. We've been doing kitchen renovations for over 25 years all over the UK. It's cheaper than you think!
Choose the best kitchen renovation company for you
Depending on which kitchen supplier you choose, some companies offer different services. For example, some will have the availability of the below.
Knocking through internal walls to give you an open plan space for your dining table
Creating separate zones with a kitchen island unit, wine cooler and fridge freezer
Plumbing work, new flooring, electrical work and structural work
So it's worth thinking about what you want from your kitchen renovation and your kitchen design. Get brainstorming on which door front and worktop materials you might like. That's a useful starting point.
Kitchen renovation: Replacing your doors for a fraction of the price
At Kitchen Magic, we only replace your kitchen doors, drawers and drawer fronts. We do it all completely bespoke so it fits exactly to your measurements.
The best part is you get your dream kitchen renovation, without the hefty bill you would get with a completely new kitchen installation.
Part of your kitchen planning checklist should be devoted to keeping an eye on your budget. A complete kitchen renovation can easily start to overrun if you don't keep an eye on what's being spent and stick to it.
However, if your budget won't stretch to a full refit but you want to give your kitchen something of a facelift, there are other options available.
That's the great thing about Kitchen Magic. Our kitchen makeovers don't come with a huge price tag. That's right. We replace your existing kitchen doors and drawer fronts with beautiful new ones to match your current kitchen style.
A Cost-effective Alternative to a Kitchen renovation
Replacing your kitchen cupboard doors and drawer fronts is an effective way to create that ‘new kitchen' look, without having to dig half as deep or suffer the loss of your kitchen, while it's worked on.
However, while it might, on the face of it, appear a simple process; we always ensure that no detail is overlooked.
In fact, we'll work with the same level of commitment and care that you would if you were doing the job yourself.
From initial consultation and providing you with examples to help you make the right choice, to measuring-up and installation, we'll ensure that your kitchen looks as good as new, in next to no time.
Have you got a clear idea of what base units you want for your new kitchen design? Or maybe you've no idea where to start and need the help of an experienced kitchen fitter to install gorgeous kitchen units?
Let us transform your kitchen space. Whether you want better storage space, accent lighting or a stunning natural stone look in your kitchen, Kitchen Magic can help. Get a quote with us.
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