Tips from a Bay Area Building Contractor
Whether you are looking into upgrading your kitchen or building a new one, creating a functional kitchen is not an easy task. According to HomeAdvisor, the average cost of a kitchen remodel project is $150 per square foot. With such cost implications, homeowners must get it right the first time. In this post, we discuss the top 10 best Bay Area kitchen remodeling tips.
1. Plan your renovations around the kitchen’s plumbing
Moving your kitchen’s plumbing and drainage can be quite expensive. Rather than trying to move them, it is always a good idea to plan your renovations around them.
2. Consider the lighting
Lighting is a critical aspect in any room and more so the kitchen. Task lights are perfect for a kitchen island as they enable you to prepare meals and access cooking ingredients easily. For ambient lighting, you can use recessed lights, pendant lights, flush mounts, and chandeliers.
3. Choose green options
While energy-efficient renovations might cost you a significant amount of money, they pay off in the long run as they lower your utility bills.
4. Consider refacing your kitchen cabinets with fresh paint
Rather than investing in new kitchen cabinets, consider repainting the existing ones. Installing a wallpaper also gives them a new lease of life. Your local East Bay building contractor will help install new ones when you’re ready for a fresh kitchen design.
5. Do not overlook storage details
Do not ignore small add-ons when it comes to storage features. Consider installing such things pantry pullouts and backsplash racks to make your kitchen more functional.
6. Stick to the kitchen’s architectural style
Contemporary kitchen renovations would look out of place in a conventional country-style kitchen. Working with your kitchen’s architectural style rather than against it means that you will spend less.
7. Pay attention to current kitchen trends
Keeping tabs of new kitchen trends will help you take advantage of upcoming offers on appliances and other kitchen equipment.
8. If possible, leave the kitchen’s layout as it is
Your budget will dictate how creative you get with your kitchen’s layout. If you are working on a shoestring budget, find a way to work around the existing layout.
9. Invest in a backsplash
Installing backsplash is an easy and effective way of creating a dramatic focal point in your kitchen.
10. Stick to a predetermined budget
The most effective way of renovating your kitchen without breaking an arm and a leg is by setting a budget and sticking to it. Remember to include the labor charges and other miscellaneous costs.
Get Help with East Bay Kitchen and Home Remodeling from B.A. Morrison
BA Morrison is a Castro Valley general contractor that will help you with small and major kitchen renovation projects. Get in touch with us at +1 510-538-9817 or by contacting us through our website here.
