Doing a kitchen remodel is one of the more popular home renovations out there. We’ve said this many times before, but it also has one of the highest returns on your investment, and can help sell your home faster if that’s the situation you’re in. Today we have a few tips to help you budget:
1. Establish priorities versus wants.
Take a look around your kitchen and make a detailed top 5 list. Do your cabinets need replacing, or simply a clean paint job? Do you need all new appliances, or maybe just a couple? Are new windows completely necessary, or perhaps just new treatments? Be honest, not necessarily cheap.
2. Shop within your budget
It’s not worth going thousands and thousands of dollars into debt, especially in our current economy. Make a realistic budget before you do your shopping. You’ll help yourself by not even looking at things that you know you cannot afford.
3. Visit showrooms.
You don’t want to do all your shopping online, or just at Home Depot. Visit the showrooms. Touch the appliances. See the colors under different lighting. You’ll see much more variety than you ever realized and you’ll be able to get exactly what you want.
4. Consider a contractor
There are various piece of kitchen work that simply should not be done DIY. Anything dealing with electric or gas lines is dangerous. Heavy countertops shouldn’t be a project for you and your buddies. Consider putting some of your budget towards professionals. You’ll be happy you did.
Do you have questions about budgeting for your kitchen remodel? Let us know!