6 MISTAKES TO AVOID WHEN RENOVATING YOUR KITCHEN - SOURCE ENERGY CONSTRUCTION

When it comes to updating their kitchens, many people don’t realize the cost and effort that goes into a home remodeling project. It is easy to fall in love with images of perfectly designed kitchens on websites or in interior decorating magazines, but it is much harder to try and recreate that vision in their own homes. Many things can go wrong during a kitchen remodel. Even if you are working with experts, such as those at Source Energy Construction, watch out for these six pitfalls that can ruin your experience.

1. Ignoring the budgeting process

The average remodeling project will cost thousands of dollars. If you do not get detailed estimates, plan a budget, and control the cash flow for your remodel, you can wind up owing more money than you can afford. To create an effective budget, you need to identify the critical components of the remodel. What elements are most important to you? Your budget must consider cabinets, appliances, plumbing, and electrical work, as well as flooring, lighting, and paint. Choosing the elements that you want to change in your kitchen before you contact a contractor will keep you from making financial mistakes.

2. Poor planning

Do not skimp on the planning process. Take as much time as you need to understand all the finer details involved in a kitchen remodel project. It is important to understand that a good plan should fit your personal needs, even though you have hired an experienced professional to do the work. What problems do you have with your old kitchen that you want to solve? A contractor will guide you through the possible solutions while considering your budget and resources.

3. Forgetting about the lighting

For some people, kitchen lighting comes as an afterthought in the renovation process. A poorly lit kitchen can easily become a serious safety hazard. Good lighting helps to bring out the hidden beauty in a room while making it look more spacious. Replacing out of style fixtures can give your room an expensive look for a relatively small investment. An experienced designer, like Kitchen Remodeling Los Angeles, will help you find the best combination of natural and artificial light options.

4. Overspending on appliances

One of the most exciting parts of a kitchen renovation project is getting to install new appliances. To make the best choices, pick appliances that are designed for your personal cooking needs. Some of the newest gear available may look cool, but it’s pointless if you never use it. At Source Energy Construction, we will help you find quality and durable appliances from our long list of trusted suppliers.

5. Not hiring a professional

It’s easy to think that you can replace some things yourself without running to a qualified contractor to help with a kitchen redesign. You may have enjoyed some DIY successes with minor superficial renovations, but a slight mistake in a kitchen remodel can lead to expensive repairs. When it comes to a complete kitchen overhaul, the experienced professional at Source Energy will do the job right the first time, saving you time and money.

6. Putting the last things first

For any project to succeed, certain things should come before others. For example, experienced designers recommend that you take time selecting your countertops first. Choosing your countertops first helps you determine the right color scheme and cabinet finish that compliments it. Ignoring such steps may lead to expensive tear-outs and delays in finishing the project on schedule.

When you sit down with one of our experts, we will make sure that you walk out with a detailed plan that has the cost and labor estimates for each component of the project. Our process helps you understand how the remodel will be completed and a time frame for each stage of the project.