What Are The Cost Factors?
Any form of remodeling or renovation in your house is a move that adds value to the property. One of the places that usually gets remodeled is the kitchen. It is the heart of the home after all.
Kitchen remodeling is a major undertaking and can be a very stressful and costly one if not planned properly. So before you pick up that sledgehammer and start whacking at your countertops, you must first consider a few factors.
Materials
The price of the materials in the market can affect the overall total cost of your renovation. Compare prices wisely because some kitchen materials costs more in certain areas than others. Try to look for alternative products that works as well as the ones you are planning to use. You might be surprised at how much money you can save when you look for alternatives.
Labor
Labor is a variable that varies and fluctuates depending on the market and trend. The more seasoned ones will cost you more. You can go for a rookie and risk the chance of getting disappointed or you can ask for multiple quotes before deciding on the contractor you want to employ. This way you get the chance to compare prices and portfolios of each contractor and base your decision from there.
Upgrades
Upgrades can translate to many areas of a kitchen remodeling project.
Flooring
You can upgrade your floors into high-end tiles, wood, stone or vinyl. Your choice on designs are endless and this can make or break your kitchen if not done properly. Choose one that is both beautiful and functional so that you get the best of both worlds.
Cabinets
Storage plays a big part in kitchen renovation. Choosing the right, size, color and dimension can bring out the beauty of the kitchen. You can choose either stock cabinets which are made from low grade materials and comes in limited dimensions and size. There is also bespoke cabinets which are made from high-end wood and they can come in many form, size and shape depending on what you need but they are very expensive. There is however something that is called semi-custom made cabinets which is somewhere in between stock and custom cabinets.
Usually combining the different types to meet your needs can you the most cost effective way of upgrading your kitchen cabinets.
Appliance
Research is the key here. Multiple performing appliances are now available in the market. So instead of buying several low budget appliances that do one specific task why not buy a high-end one that has two or three functions. This would minimize clutter and save you money in the long run.
Lighting
Modern kitchens have now included cabinet lightings in their designs and this trend is picking up real fast. Recessed lighting also joining cabinet lights in the popularity march.
Having lots of lights can translate to one things, higher utility bill. But don’t despair, LED light is on the rescue. This long lasting light bulb is very cost efficient because of their low energy consumption. They may cost a bit more than the traditional lights we use but the longevity coupled with the energy efficiency of this light saves you money overall.
