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Put Your Kitchen Cabinets To Work

slim storage organizer for kitchen cabinetsDrawer with PegsA kitchen renovation is a major undertaking but it doesn’t have to be complicated if you put your kitchen cabinets to work. Before you dive in, you’ll need to take a good look at how you’re using your current kitchen and what you want to accomplish. Deciding what objects go where and how you want to access them allows you to tailor your kitchen cabinets to your needs.

Since cabinetry is one of the main features of your new kitchen, it’s important to think carefully about the efficiency of your kitchen when remodeling. For instance how you like to store your dishware and pantry items. What options do you want? Do you want pullout drawers or adjustable shelves for your dishes? Maybe you want to give up countertop space in order to have a large tall cabinet or pantry to store your large appliances or forgotten items like a broom or mop.

Cabinets are generally planned around appliances, and working in an existing layout can be challenging, but we can always find a useful solution. Roll-out options in a pantry cabinet can be helpful. Designing a kitchen that really works for you and your family has a lot to do with the cabinetry you choose. Spending quality time upfront on the wide range of cabinetry choices will ensure that your kitchen will live up to its full potential and will pay off in the long run.

If you are planning a design change to your kitchen, you can set up a time to talk about the possibilities. Check out the photo gallery or follow Normandy Remodeling on Facebook and Instagram for even more home tips and inspiration.

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Roll out shelves in a slim kitchen cabinet

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Should I Renovate All at Once or One Room at a Time?

Are you planning a complete overhaul of your home? Major home renovations can be tricky and should be carefully planned out. If you’re hoping to improve your homestead little by little, you’ll need to plan just as carefully as you would for a huge gut job.

Many homeowners don’t have the bandwidth to take on a full–scale remodel for both logistical and financial reasons. But sometimes doing the project piecemeal can end up costing more and be more of a hassle.

A larger construction project can benefit from economies of scale or lower costs per project. For instance, a plumber can come to your house and update the home’s plumbing all at once and charge a onetime project fee. Or, the alternative is to have the plumber come back multiple times and have a separate charge for each project which can be more expensive.

This doesn’t mean that it doesn’t make financial sense for you to space things out if you don’t have the funds, but it’s wise to go into the process knowledge about the long-term costs. It’s also wise to contact your bank about the financing options available for home improvement projects, getting a construction loan may be worth it in the long run.

If you decide to segment your project, it is a good idea to prioritize your construction schedule. You’ll want to focus on the big stuff first and save the cosmetic work for later. I recommend tackling the projects that will add value to your home first, such as adding square footage or a complete kitchen or bathroom remodel.

If you live in a fixer-upper or are contemplating more sweeping changes to your whole house, you can set up a time to talk about the possibilities. You can also learn more about additions, kitchens, or other remodeling projects at an upcoming workshop. Check out the photo gallery or follow Normandy Remodeling on Facebook and Instagram for even more home tips and inspiration.

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