The owner of Wealth Consultation, Inc., in Utah, Kenneth (Ken) Bridenstine provides financial professionals with operational support and consulting services. In his free time, Ken Bridenstine enjoys completing home improvement projects. Though many of his projects are small, he has entirely remodeled both a bathroom and his kitchen.

1. Three Questions to Ask
Yourself Before You
Remodel Your Kitchen
KEN BRIDENSTINE

2. Introduction
• The owner of Wealth Consultation, Inc., in Utah, Kenneth (Ken) Bridenstine
provides financial professionals with operational support and consulting
services. In his free time, Ken Bridenstine enjoys completing home
improvement projects. Though many of his projects are small, he has entirely
remodeled both a bathroom and his kitchen.
Before you start a kitchen remodeling project, you should ask yourself
several questions, including:
- How long am I going to live in the house?
If you plan to live in your home for at least two years, remodel according to
your own tastes and lifestyle. However, if you intend to sell before that,
design your kitchen so that it appeals to a wide range of buyers.

3. Kitchen
• - What do I use my kitchen for?
Most people use their kitchen either for cooking or entertaining. The use
should change your overall design. For example, if you entertain often, you
may want wall ovens, an under-the-counter refrigerator, and an open layout.
If you primarily cook, match your kitchen style to your cooking style and
your family’s cooking needs.
- Is my kitchen functional?
With a good design, everything has its place and everything works for you.
Creating a functional kitchen means placing things at an accessible level for
you. For example, if bending down to get pots is difficult, consider creating
space for them in higher cabinets or hanging them overhead.