The kitchen is often called the heart of a home. Family recipes are created and handed down, and a love of different dishes and ingredients is discovered in this very room. First foods are tried here, and favorite foods are made again and again.
It’s also one of the most impactful spaces in the house to remodel–kitchen remodels typically see a return on investment of between 56-71 percent. More importantly, it’s a room you spend a lot of time in, and you should love it! If you’re planning a kitchen remodel in 2023 or beyond, here are 5 essential things you should keep in mind.
1. Keep Function at the Forefront
Considering convenience and usefulness are just as important as selecting cabinet pulls and countertops. Do you cook at home frequently? Do you host a lot? How many people are typically helping out in your kitchen? What kind of dishes do you make often? Answering these will help you determine what kind of layout, appliances, and extras will help you make the best of your newly remodeled kitchen.
2. Be Realistic About Timelines
While it would be fantastic if you could wave a wand and flip your entire kitchen in 24 hours or less, it doesn’t work that way in most cases. Depending on the design, the project could take weeks or even months to complete, from design to demolition to construction and installation. Ask your designer and contractors for their estimated timeline so you can prepare.
3. Aim for Harmony
While a kitchen remodel is a great way to boost the overall look and feel of your home, it might not have the desired effect if it’s not in harmony with the rest of the home, especially if you’re not remodeling the kitchen as part of a more extensive home redesign. If the adjacent spaces live more in 2003 than 2023, an ubermodern kitchen will stick out like a sore thumb!
4. Save Room for Storage
More is more when it comes to storage! Whether you’re a seasoned home chef or an air fryer enthusiast, you need ample space to store things like:
- Spices
- Dish Towels
- Pots and Pans
- Utensils
- Dry Goods
- Cleaning Supplies
- Those once-in-a-while appliances that don’t have a permanent home on the countertop
This means you may need to get creative and implement concealed storage options or account for storage space when configuring cabinets.
5. Prioritize Your Budget
Once you know what you can spend, decide where to splurge and where to save. Like everything else, the cost of home goods is higher than it was pre-pandemic, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have the kitchen of your dreams–it just means you need to strategize.
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