There’s no getting around it—kitchen renovations can be a stressful time! Whether you are currently living in the home you’re renovating or not, kitchen renovations come with a lot of decisions that need to be made as well as a fair share of research and a hefty amount of money. Here at Home & Marine Builders of Lake Norman, we have come up with a few ways to ensure your sanity is still intact when the dust has cleared from your kitchen renovation.
- Hire the right contractor. This is first and foremost the most important thing you can do for your kitchen renovations. Get someone who is experienced and knowledgeable, and most importantly, can stick to a timeline while still doing quality work. One of the hardest things about remodels is being thrown off your schedule, and when the light at the end of the tunnel keeps getting farther and farther away, you can quickly start to lose patience.
- Be realistic with the budget. If you want a gourmet kitchen renovation, expect to pay some gourmet prices! Having a realistic and itemized budget can save your sanity when you’re elbow-deep in minute decisions because it helps narrow down the field on everything from cabinetry to knobs. Also, renovations are known for surprises, so make sure you have some emergency funds built in to your budget for those occasions as well.
- Determine eating routines during renovations. Even without a working kitchen, many people can still cook meals with hot plates, slow-cookers or other small appliances. This can be a temporary solution for many people and allows them to save some money. However, be honest with yourself– are you really going to make food at home or will you get takeout every night? No matter what your choice is, make sure you’ve budgeted for food accordingly.
For kitchen remodeling questions, be sure to call us at Home & Marine Builders of Lake Norman for more sanity-saving tips!
