Wise up! Savvy and Smart Strategies for an Arizona Home Remodel
According to the Home Improvement Research Institute, homeowners spend more money on kitchen remodeling than on any other home improvement project, with good reason. Kitchens are the very center of home life, and a source of pride when it comes to the subject of a successful past remodeling project.
A liberal amount of kitchen remodeling cost may be recovered by the intrinsic value that the project brings to your home. Kitchen remodel projects in the $50,000 to $60,000 range regain about 69% of the initial project cost at the home’s resale, according to recent data from Remodeling Magazine’s Cost vs. Value Report.
To ensure that you maximize the eventual return of investment from your Arizona kitchen remodel, follow these smart kitchen remodeling strategies.
Establish priorities
We recommend spending a considerable amount of time planning your kitchen remodeling project. That way, you won’t be tempted to change your mind during construction, change orders, and haplessly inflate construction costs. Here are some points of note to cover:
Cooking traffic patterns:
A walkway through the kitchen should be at least three feet wide. Aisles should be a minimum of about 3.5 to 4 feet wide and at least 4 feet wide for households with multiple cooks.
Child safety:
Avoid square corners on countertops, and make sure microwave ovens are installed at a proper height, which is three inches below the shoulder of the primary user but not more than 54 inches from the floor.
Outside access:
If you want easy access to entertaining areas, such as a deck or patio, factor a new exterior door into your plans.
When you decide the time is right and you have planned a vision of what you would like to see in your new Arizona kitchen, hire a trusted contractor or custom cabinet remodeling company locally for the best price and fastest results.
Cornerstone Cabinet Company is Phoenix, Arizona’s premier cabinet refacing company. We can use the old methods of refacing your cabinets, using nothing but veneers and laminates, or we can introduce you to the Cornerstone advantage, and take you “Beyond Expectations” by using real wood products on your cabinet refacing project. Contact us today to schedule an appointment!