Elements toConsider Before

RemodelingYour Kitchen3

11 Layout

LayoutFirst ask yourself a few questions about your ideallayout.

How do you want your kitchen to function? Will youdine there regularly? Will it be integrated into thefamily room? Figuring out your main goals will helpguide you through the remodel.

If you decide you need to make major changes to thekitchen layout to reach those goals, then you willlikely have to involve a designer in the process.

12 Budget

BudgetWith countertops, cabinets, appliances, floors and finishes,the costs of a kitchen remodel can quickly add up.

Creating a budget can help you set priorities and avoidunnecessary costs. Determine your priorities by making alist of projects, ranking them by importance, and thenspend more on your top ones.

Appliances and cabinets are especially good investments. Ifyou’re remodeling on a tighter budget, you may want toavoid projects that involve expensive re-piping or rewiring.

13 Resale

ResaleHow long you plan on living in your home affects howyou should design your kitchen.

If it’s not where you plan to retire, keep the designadaptable to many lifestyles. Features like stainlesssteel appliances and granite countertops are popularamong many homebuyers.

Unique design elements like glass-front cabinets orceramic-tile countertops usually appeal to a morespecific buyer.

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