It’s easy for any homeowner to envision the kitchen of their dreams; the hard part is turning that vision into a reality. Usually, turning theses kitchen remodel ideas into an actual working space is not limited by the ability of Palm Desert Construction but by the budget of the homeowner. Worry not, though, if you find yourself a bit short on funding right before replacing your granite countertops and appliances. You can follow these steps to minimize your renovation costs without saying goodbye to your dream kitchen.
Set a budget
Setting a budget is a must for any home renovation. You should know how much you’re willing to spend on your kitchen remodel project so Palm Desert Construction can give you an advice on the most practical approach to realizing your ideal kitchen. While deciding on a budget, remember that for renovations, materials typically eat the lion’s share of the money at 80 percent. Appliances come at 15 percent and granite countertops and other such installations take 10 percent. Plumbing, windows, doors, and lighting combined take up about 5 percent.
Create a priority list
As much as your budget will be a constraint, it will also help you prioritize aspect of your kitchen remodel project that requires the most immediate attention. It is advised that you put the parts which will impact the renovation the most at the top of the priority list. For example, you can ask for Palm Desert Construction‘s stock cabinetry instead of having one custom made for your home. Choose cabinets with wooden doors. Later on, you can have these customized with paint, trim, stain, and molding pieces for that desired look. Instead of granite countertops, you can choose laminate, too. But, considering that countertop installations only cost 10 percent of the total budget, you can splurge a bit on this part.
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