Kitchen Remodeling, 5 Mistakes to Avoid
Everyone knows that both the kitchen and bathrooms are the best places to invest your hard-earned money. In the long run the return on your investment always pays off if the remodel is done properly. Remodeling a kitchen can be the most expensive home improvement projects. Here are 5 kitchen remodeling mistakes to avoid.
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Spending More money than needed
This is more common than you would think. With so many different kitchen accessories; Garbage pull-outs, spice racks, Lazy Suzan’s, wine racks, the list keeps on going. It is easy to get carried away. All these options can add thousands to any kitchen remodel. Don’t spend more money in your kitchen than your neighborhood requires. If the average home value is $250 thousand don’t spend $65 thousand on a kitchen remodel, you’ll never get a full return on your investment. Under-spending is also a big problem too.
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Saving money on Cabinet Hardware
This is a big no-no. Hinges & drawer tracks are the two areas which will have the most wear & tear in a kitchen. Ask yourself, how many times a day do you open your utensil drawer? Or the cabinet door that houses your drinking glass? If you try to go with inexpensive hardware you will have to replace them before you know it.
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Moving plumbing and electrical outlets
Moving plumbing and electrical outlets is extremely costly. If your home is over ten years old you will have to bring all the existing outlets to code, which racks up unnecessary costs to an already expensive remodel. Kitchen remodel cost a lot less when you do not have to re-route plumbing and electrical outlets, an average of $2,000.00 to move a sink, plus permit costs.
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Wrong Kitchen Layout
When planning your kitchen renovation, pay close attention to the layout. This is probably the area where most kitchen remodel go wrong. I have been in many kitchens that the dishwasher is placed opposite the sink. Yes it might look great but, cleaning up water drips from the floor everyday gets old quick. Try to always remember the triangle. All corners should point to the main parts of the kitchen; stove, sink and fridge. This setup makes the everyday functions of any kitchen easier.
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Using Cheap Materials
This is probably the biggest mistake every new homeowner ends up making. Your kitchen is most likely going to be the area of your home which will get the most action, and everyone forgets that if you use cheap materials you end up compromising the overall quality of your kitchen remodel. It is worth spending a bit more if you intend to stay in the new home for a while.
Remember that you get what you pay for; don’t skimp on the quality of the cabinets. By using melamine you are running a risk of losing all the base cabinets if your dishwasher has a leak.
If you are going to go through with your kitchen remodel then do it right, if you can’t afford it wait a while longer and use quality materials, like plywood boxes, under mount soft closing drawer tracks, and quality hinges.
If you are in South Florida and are planning a kitchen renovation, feel free to contact us. Alliance Cabinets & Millwork has been servicing most of South FL with quality kitchen renovations. We specialize in Quality Kitchen Cabinetry and also offer many other kitchen remodeling a services too. Don’t hesitate to call us; we are here to assist in any way possible.
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