Kitchen & Bathroom Renovation Guide for Ideal Results

Are you mulling over the possibility of remodeling your kitchen or bathroom? Besides being bored with the décor, there may be some other good reasons to give your kitchen or bathroom a fresh start.

Perhaps your home is older, and the layout of your kitchen isn’t open, like so many are today. An open layout means that you can multi-task while you cook- talking to guests or helping kids with homework.

That’s why an island with a contained cooktop and prep sink is ideal.
Are you a bath person or has your bathtub sat idle for years?

Why not blow it out and expand your shower to suit your use more?

Kitchen and bathroom renos take a lot of planning in order to be successful. Here is a guide that will get you ideal results.

Hiring Great Help

Don’t just hire anyone to do such an important job. In addition to credentials, price, and experience, look for some other “soft skills” and details.

Is the candidate enthusiastic about their work? Do they take great pride from their workmanship?

Make a short list of candidates and ask them a series of questions including:

• What is their process around cleanup, breaks and work hours?
• Are they comfortable with you speaking with past clients?
• Do they have a portfolio or pictures of past work?
• Are they covered by insurance?
• Do they have a set payment schedule?
• What is their plan when something unexpected happens?

Asking hard questions will help you find the most suitable match to do your remodel job.

The Ultimate Planning List

Before you even start, lay out a budget, which will ultimately help you to make decisions. Decide on the scope of your renovation. What sort of timeline can you expect?

To avoid delays during the renovation, make sure to order everything right at the beginning. You don’t want delays because of shipment issues.

Look for inspiration to make your color, décor, material and accessory selections. Don’t forget about lighting, ventilation and storage/shelves.

Upgrading Plumbing and Fixtures? Go Eco-Friendly

When you are making changes anyways, why not make choices that help the environment and save you money at the same time.

Your toilet uses a huge amount of water to flush. Replace it with a dual flush option.

Reduce waste with a motion activated faucet. Low-flow showerheads use far less water than traditional ones.

If you are replacing your appliances, go for energy efficient ones.

You can also make eco-friendly design choices, like bamboo flooring and VOC paint.