Kitchen Renovations

1. Planning: Work At your pace. No masterpiece was created in a rush, working at a pace that you are comfortable with, will allow you to create your dream kitchen.
2. Finding a Contractor: Work at your own pace as well. A good contractor is very important because they are the ones who will be working on your kitchen. Consider referrals, meetings, cost determination, and if the contractor can successfully do the renovations within your timeline.
3. Finalize Design Process: 1-4 weeks. This depends on you and the scope of your renovation project. You want to know what you want before you begin.
4. Ordering Products: 1-2 months. Order early in the process. Products take time to select, coordinate and come in after they have been ordered.
5. Structural Changes/ Demolition: 2-3 days or 2-3 months. The time frame varies between every renovation. If it is a simple renovation it will be shorter apposed to a full demolish of the walls.
6. Rough-in Utilities: 2-5 days over 2 weeks. This is when you can move your dishwasher, stove, or refrigerator.
7. Painting Ceilings, walls and trim: 2-3 days. Painting is much more difficult when cabinets are in the way. Be sure to paint before you install the cabinetry and allow time for drying and touch-ups.
8. Flooring Install: 1-2 days. Installation of your flooring depends on the type of flooring you have selected and whether or not you are having a professional installer or if you are doing a DIY installation.
9. Cabinet Install: 2-4 days. Cabinet installation is determined by who is doing the installation (professional or yourself). The more cabinets you have, the longer the process will be.
10. Countertop Measurement: 1 day. Pre-schedule your countertop vendor to stay within your time limit. They might only be available one or two days out of the week to come to your house and measure the countertop and cabinetry order.
11. Appliance Install Part 1: 1-2 days. You want to make sure that your utility connections are ready to install your built-in appliances and ventilation is ready for use.
12. Install Lighting: 1-4 weeks. Lighting can be easy to do on your own, but consulting a professional is recommended.
13. Countertop Fabricated: 1-2 days. Delivery times may vary by material. This could take as little as 5 days or could be as long as 1 month.
14. Countertop Installation: 1-2 days. The timeline may differ based on the materials you’ve chosen.
15. Backsplash Install: 1-2 days. Appliance Install Part 2- 1-2 days. This time limit varies depending on your utility type (gas or electric), and any final adjustments.
16. Finish Carpentry: 2-4 days. There are many details that need to be finalized to fully complete your kitchen remodelling. Allow up to 1 week for any finishing touches.

Total Renovation Time 3-6 months

Kitchen innovations are not cheap, however, they can make your home go from ordinary to extraordinary. Renovations can be very unexpected whether it's a broken pipe, mold, structural issues or any other unwanted surprises. They can all make the price of the renovations skyrocket. Setting up a budget is important, but also be expected to break that budget. You want to have more money saved then you may think you’ll need to spend.

Know where your money is going:

Rough estimates of a few renovation costs:

• Wood floors: $6300
• New cupboard and ledges: $7400
• Stone latches: $3800
• Cabinets (resurfacing): $3800
• Ceramic desk: $2300

The 20% standard:

Specialist say to include somewhere in the range of 20% and 25% top of your spending limit to deal with any unexpected expenses. You want to have peace and mind knowing that you’ve saved additional money for the renovations if any problems come your way.

It doesn't have to be the most expensive:

You were dependent on how your utilize your kitchen, there are a few things you could do with little to no cost, to save you money. If you're spending a lot of money on appliances or flooring, you can then minimize the amount of money you're spending on other things such as your cabinets or lighting fixtures. It’s not necessary to buy the most expensive cupboards, at IKEA they offer pre-made cupboards, for a much cheaper price. You can always do some DIY projects, you can buy old light fixtures and spray paint them brand-new. You can paint your walls instead of hiring painters, which intern will save you a lot of money and you can reuse parts of your old kitchen, giving them a little bit of a remodelling and look amazing in your new kitchen.

Kitchen renovations are a great way to add value to your home if you are thinking of selling or an amazing way to enhance your family's enjoyment of the space. No matter the reason for the renovations, it’s going to cost you a pretty penny to fix up. For that reason people find themselves wondering if renovations are truly worth it. We are here to help you answer that question.

If you are wanting to put your home on the market, you want renovations that sell. The best approach would be to focus on getting back the maximum return on your investment. You should start by having your home be inspected for any possible issues to repair, before starting any major renovation projects. When potential buyers are walking through a home they have high expectations for the kitchen. People want a kitchen that they can have family time in and where they can host guests in. If your kitchen is small and outdated, it may be smart to update the space. Kitchen cabinets and faucets are the first to be outdated. With new cabinets come new countertops, which are the second most popular kitchen remodel. By upgrading the cabinets, countertops, appliances and painting can significantly add value to your home, which in turn becomes an investment.

No matter how big or small the job may seem, it will still cost a decent chunk of change. If you are wanting to only update the countertops and a few other outdated pieces but keep the pre-existing footprint of the kitchen, you’re looking to spend around $35,000 to $55,000. If you are wanting to completely renovate the kitchen and gut the entire space to create a “ready to move in” kitchen, you’re going to spend anywhere between $80,000 to &120,000. The beneficial part of spending money to sell is that you are going to get about 60 to 80 percent of the remodelling money back.

After you have remodelled your kitchen either with professionals or if it was a DIY project, you may be persuaded to stay put. 90 percent of homeowners stated that they wanted to be in their homes more after a complete kitchen renovation. If you’re seriously considering remodelling any part of your home, it’s important that you design the home to fulfil your happiness as resale is not guaranteed. You may end up loving the end results so much that you decide you don't want to move after all.

People find it hard to know where to start, or what they should renovate on a low budget.

• Creating a checklist is a smart way to stay efficient. On the checklist you should have your budget goals, what you would like to add or replace in your kitchen, picking a contractor and what finishing touches you want.
• The Work Triangle-The fridge, oven and stove combo and sink are the heart of the kitchen and the first thing that guests will see. The triangle layout minimizes the number of stops you make during cooking and preparation tasks. The distance between the three focal points is important in creating a systematic workspace. 12 to 27 feet is the recommended distance between each appliance when your kitchen isle is at a minimum of 48 inches wide.
• Check for needed permits and restrictions before starting the renovations.
• Prepare a schedule for the renovations so you have an idea of how long you should be expecting the process to take.
• Follow these 3 R’s to keep your contractors working hard and happy. 1. Provide REFRESHMENTS. It can be as simple as having water bottles or coffee for everyone. 2. Stay RESPONSIBLE and out of the way as the workers are working hard to stay in your time goal. 3. Show RESPECT for the workers rebuilding your dream kitchen.
  • Lighting is important. Having good lighting in your kitchen will transform it to be a “WOW” factor.

This is by far the easiest and cheapest trick when updating your kitchen. Getting new cabinet hardware will automatically make the kitchen feel more modern.

By changing the lighting in a kitchen can make a huge difference. You can choose new light fixtures to bring a new element into space while providing bright light that will open up the kitchen. Check out kitchen lighting on Pinterest.

You shouldn't be afraid to paint the kitchen cabinets, in fact, it is a great way to change up space without spending an arm and a leg. So long as the cabinets are in good condition with no leaks under the sink, get a paintbrush and get started. It’s important to remove the cabinet doors and hardware before you begin painting. Clean the cabinets very well to get the best results.

There is so much variety of choice when it comes to kitchen cabinets. While you can opt for the traditional style of cabinets with shelves and doors, you can also consider styles that improve organization and efficiency. For instance, styles that include full extension drawers are a great option for your kitchen renovation. You will never have to worry about losing another pan, pot, or utensil again. Alternatively, we also offer the “drawer within a drawer” feature to keep your kitchenware organized and accessible. However, if you’re looking for even more space, floor to ceiling pantry cabinets with added pull-out drawers are easy to upkeep, making food storage simple and manageable.

Backsplashes are a great way to customize your kitchen without investing too much time, money, or resources. You can add a ton of personality to your space with marble, glass, stone, or ceramic backsplashes. All of which are available in a variety of shapes and colour combinations.

When choosing your backsplash material for your kitchen renovation, it’s important to consider your ideal level of upkeep and maintenance. For example, if you’re looking for a low-fuss, durable option, choosing porcelain tile over marble will require less upkeep due to the minimal number of grout joints.

Of course, you must consider your ideal aesthetic when choosing a kitchen backsplash. Do you prefer a busier, more intricate backsplash or the seamless effect that a large format tile or slab gives? Whichever your preference, our kitchen renovation contractors have the solutions.

Absolutely! Overhead lighting is often overlooked in a kitchen renovation, despite its massive impact on the finished product. Ideally, your space will include a combination of overhead lighting to effectively brighten up your kitchen. From a central light fixture or perimeter recessed LED pot lights to a pendant light fixture over a kitchen island, your redesign lends many options for lighting creativity.

To brighten up your counter space, consider invisible, under-cabinet LED lighting. These remote controlled, dimmable lights offer crisp and customizable illumination. Or if you really want to bring your lighting to new levels, LED strip lighting can be installed inside your drawers, turning on and off automatically as you open and close it.

The most suitable flooring options for your kitchen renovation is entirely dependent on our home’s layout and needs. If you spend a lot of time in the kitchen, porcelain tile offers durability and longevity. However, if you keep an open floorplan where the kitchen shares space with other rooms (e.g., living room, dining room, etc.) it’s most desirable to have a continuous flow with your flooring. Suitable flooring options include high quality laminate, luxury vinyl plank, and traditional or engineered hardwood.