Common Kitchen Renovation Mistakes to Avoid

Kitchen remodelling or renovating is no easy task but, when complete, provides perhaps the most rewarding facelift of any home improvement project.

At Emkor Construction, our contractors have combined decades of experience in the kitchen renovation game and have seen it all along the way. While kitchen remodeling can be a very fun project to tackle on your own, many folks would recommend hiring a kitchen renovation contractor to help see the project through.

If you do decide to handle your kitchen renovation alone, make sure to avoid these 4 common mistakes.

Don’t Choose your Appliances Last

Many homeowners are excited to buy new appliances but want to make sure everything else in their new kitchen is complete before purchasing. This is a common mistake that can lead to ill-fitting appliances and wasted space. If you buy your appliances early you can build your kitchen around them – ensuring snug and attractive fits between cabinets and under counters.

Remember the Value of Storage

When designing your new kitchen, don’t forget about storage. There is no such thing as too much storage in a kitchen and, even if you don’t think you will use it all, you probably will. Lazy Susans, rolling drawers, and inserts are all good ways to maximize your storage space and will help declutter your kitchen when complete. In the same vein counter space is also a critical component to any kitchen. Our kitchen renovation contractors have seen plenty of homeowners dismiss the need for excess counter space, only to be thrilled we recommended otherwise.

Consider Your Guests

While you may have a cozy living room and inviting dining room in your home, humans have a tendency to gather in the kitchen. Take this into account when planning your kitchen renovation by making sure there is enough space to host should your party spill into your culinary workspace. Breakfast bars and islands are great solutions to having people enjoy your kitchen space without getting in your way while preparing that evening’s delicious dinner.

Protect Your Home

Kitchen remodelling projects by their very nature are messy endeavours. As such, homeowners should take extra care to protect the rest of their home throughout the process. Put down drop cloths and plastic walls to best isolate your home from the dust of construction. Move all valuables to a safe part of the home that will be uninterrupted by your work in the kitchen. While a kitchen remodels will interrupt your life for a short period of time, the end result is always worth it.

Kitchen renovations and remodels are incredibly rewarding projects to complete – whether you are tackling them on your own or hiring a kitchen renovation contractor. If you are looking for the most experienced and passionate contractors around, look no further than Emkor Construction.

Whether you simply want to bounce ideas off of us or are ready to find some help to turn your dream kitchen into a reality, we are here for you. Give us a call, email, or stop into our office today, and take the first step toward your brand new kitchen.