Tips For Planning Kitchen & Bathroom Remodels

You might be in a position where you think that it’s time to finally buy, own, and live in your own home. Or you might already be a homeowner that moved into a residence years ago, but has finally made the decision to do some remodeling.

In either case, you’re making a good choice that will do a lot of things for you. Remodeling your bathroom or kitchen is a great way to make a residence feel more truly like your home, than a building you moved into.

And we’ve got some tips for you to follow to make sure this is remodeling is a big success.

Think About Fixtures & the Mechanisms Behind Them

A new stove, dishwasher, bathtub or sink are all probably in the cards for a kitchen or bathroom remodel, but how is the infrastructure that operates these fixtures and appliances?

If you live in an old home, is the wiring or the plumbing too old to accommodate these new fixtures?

Some homes may still have old iron plumbing that’s carrying waste water away.

And it may be long past due to replace this with more modern PVC pipes that can add decades of peace of mind.

Take the time now to get plumbing or electrical wiring up to date, rather than later when floors and walls may have been torn up again to fix catastrophic failures due to age.

Pick the Right Experts

You’re going to want experienced professionals to do a job this substantial.

The good news is, you’re going to have a lot of businesses to pick from that will want to work with you.

The bad news is, not all of them are going to be good and give you the results you want.

The old standby of referrals from people you trust will always be a good tactic to follow, but the Internet is a great resource too.

Make a list of available companies, then do your research; track down customer testimonials, look at user reviews on websites, and make the right choice.

Nail Down Your Needs

This is going to be your kitchen or your bathroom, so be specific about exactly what you want to get from it. Few people get the chance to do this again in the same home. Take the time to really figure out what you expect the space to do for you.

If you want the bathing experience of your dreams, with music in the room, a place to sit and relax and let the cares of the world float away, be prepared to budget for that.

That will be a different remodeling experience from just adding in a new bathroom with a toilet and sink to reduce the amount of arguing in the house about bathrooms being occupied.

In the same way, an open concept kitchen may look great in magazines, but if you’re a serious chef, you may lose too much cabinet and storage space with a choice like that.