Planning a kitchen renovation can be exciting, but with it comes many different, often complicated steps. Because of this, it can be easy to get lost in the process and lose sight of your budget.
Maintaining a budget is extremely important when it comes to a renovation. Without a budget, expenses can get out of hand and you can end up paying double, sometimes triple than what you initially planned without even knowing. Here at Joseph Kitchen and Bath, we want to discuss common ways to overspend and some advice to avoid it when you’re dealing with a kitchen remodel.
Splurging on Countertops
When you are looking for something easy, simple and affordable, plastic laminate is the best choice for countertops. It is easy to get lost in all of the beautiful materials hardware/renovation companies have to offer that you can end up spending more than you initially desired. If you’re looking for a replacement for older countertops and you want longevity, we recommend quartz or marble (even though they tend to be pricier). It’s all about weighing an item’s worth in your kitchen, and determining whether you will use said item a lot or not.
Structural Problems
When your kitchen remodel requires a wall or structure being torn down, there’s always a chance for more damage or complications than expected. After all, you’re breaking down the foundation that was carefully built for a certain section of your home. Even though the end results can come out looking spectacular, just be wary of the risk. If you hire an experienced renovation company, you’re at a smaller chance of having this complication occur.
Cabinets: Custom Over Premade
When you are looking to replace your cabinets, you often have two options: one is to custom design your cabinets to compliment the design of your kitchen, or two, look for pre-made cabinets that have already been made to fit with your kitchen design. In almost all cases, custom kitchen cabinets will cost more as they require more consideration and effort. If you want to save some extra cash, do your research and find the cabinets that will match your kitchen’s colour/design ahead of time.
Buying Fancy Looking Appliances
Don’t get us wrong — we like fancy looking appliances as much as the next guy. Even so, these appliances often charge double the price for these advanced features and stylized looks. If you care more about functionality and want to keep your budget in line, always be sure to do your research and look at a number of different appliance brands to get an idea on which ones are affordable and which ones aren’t. The worst mistake you could make would be buying an appliance without doing any looking and paying 3x the amount you could have for something that operates at the same level.
Let Us Help
If you are in need of a kitchen renovation in Toronto and want help from only the best of the best, we here at Joseph Kitchen and Bath have got you covered. For years, our team has worked day in and day out to offer our customers the best renovation services possible. When you want quality, efficiency and affordability all in one, our team is the group of experts to work with. To learn more about our skilled renovators and how we can help with your next home improvement project, be sure to phone us at (905) 707-7756 today!
