Most of us don’t have an unlimited kitchen remodeling budget. This means that we need to make some compromises. Don’t worry, with a bit of planning, compromising doesn’t mean you still can’t have an amazing kitchen at the end of the day.
4. Objectives
Be Able to Clearly Define your Remodeling Objectives
Evaluate how theTradeoffs impact your Goals
Identify the 5 tradeoffs in Remodeling your Kitchen
6. #1 Daily Use or Special Events
How many people will the space serve?
Do you want to design for max capacity?
Thing to Consider:
• Size of Refrigerator
• Double Oven
• Size of Range
• Table
• Pantry
7. #2 Cost orValue
Cost = actual money to achieve the goal
Value = personal joy & return on investment
8. 54% for a Major Remodel (130k gets 70k)
83% for a Minor Remodel (20k gets 16k)
Remodeling Magazine
16. Preparation
Why are your remodeling?
Have you made a budget?
Who is creating the design?
Do you have blueprints drawn up?
Where is your full list of materials?
Who will manage the project?
Will you pull permits?
What is your interview process?
How will contractors be hired and paid?
Who will resolve conflicts?
Do you have budget for errors and changes?
Tambour Door Appliance Garage as a Kid somehow makes you feel good.
Over-improvement is a real thing. If you are going to live in your home for 10 years, you can justify an investment to nearly anyone. However, consider that people drive Kia’s and Bentley’s. Both are cars; both work to move you from A to Z but, if you want a swanky ride for your PERSONAL JOY then that is completely justifiable, too!
This is a space that desperately pursued function. We did not design this. Look at the wooden blinds under the stove. Yikes.
Will you realistically keep glass doored cabinets or open shelving attractive? Do you get bothered by kids’ homework clutter? Are you willing to forgo quartz countertops in order to get that second sink or wine fridge in the island? Do you have huge lobster pots? Would you rather have your glassware near the dishwasher to make unloading easier or would you rather have a drink station closer to a water dispenser on the fridge? Are pot-fillers essential in your cooking habits?
So, now we move to the tradeoff between speed and patience. I loved this picture because it captures the essence of remodeling projects – a sprinting turtle. Look at ‘m go! In all seriousness, though, a kitchen remodel is one of the three most stressful life events. It shares the honor with divorce and a death in the family. I want to talk about the things you can do to make the best of the situation.
Need a tile selected by tomorrow!
Don’t Have Time to Think about It.
Feel Like a Designer will Make it Spectacular
The Designer gets Discounts at Places and Share the Discounts with Me.
Don’t Care very Much about how it Looks but it needs to be done to be Attractive for Guests/Buyers.
A Designer will Push me out of my Comfort Zone and that’s a Good Thing.
Don’t want to do all the Leg Work.
The Designer’s expertise will prevent me from making a Big, Costly Mistake.
The Designer’s Industry Knowledge will give me a tailor-made solution for my Needs & Particular Taste.
