Kitchen remodels are typically one-time investments that have the potential to upgrade your home and increase its value, but how much you spend on having your kitchen remodeling, depends largely on what you plan to do. If you want to give your kitchen a complete overhaul, then naturally the cost will be significantly more than if you were just to update the cabinetry or repaint the space.
If you’re worried about the budget for your kitchen remodel, here are some factors that can affect the overall cost:
The material you choose for your countertops
Countertops are an important aspect of any kitchen, and in many instances, can even make or break its overall design. Here are some things to think about when deciding on the material for your kitchen countertops:
- Try to select a material that complements your taste and the design of your home as a whole
- Choose a durable and scratch-resistant material to prevent the hassle of having to renovate the countertops later down the line
- Consider choosing a heat-resistant material to help prevent cracking
- Look for a stain-proof material
The countertops you choose will help maintain aesthetic cohesion with the other items in your kitchen, such as appliances and cabinetry.
The layout of your kitchen
How you plan the layout of your kitchen can have a significant impact on the cost of any remodeling project, and keeping the original configuration and floor plan is always going to be the cheapest way to minimize cost. If you have to move major appliances, add new wirings and gas lines, make changes to the plumbing or anything else related to the kitchen’s new layout, you can expect to pay significantly more.
The appliances you choose
In much the same way as the quality of your countertops affect the cost of your remodeling project, so can the appliances you choose. Whether you opt for a top of the range oven combo, custom custom hood vent, high-tech refrigerator or a multi-function microwave and warming drawers, the more you spend on appliances, the more the overall cost will be.
The type of kitchen cabinets
Cabinets are an essential feature of any kitchen, modern or otherwise, but they can vary hugely in price. From the material they’re constructed from to the veneer and handles, you can go for a low cost, entry level cabinet if you’re budget is restricted, or splash out on large and luxurious ones that make a real statement.
The scope of work
Will your kitchen remodel be a large scale project involving a general contractor, or are you only planning to repaint or change the tiles and do these things yourself? Some smaller scale upgrades are possible to do yourself, but for the majority of kitchen renovations, having the help of an experienced general contractor can ensure that the job gets done more efficiently, and remains within budget.
If your budget is limited, there may still be some smaller upgrades that you can have made to your kitchen to improve its appearance, make the space more comfortable and help you sell your home for more should you want, or need to. But if your kitchen is in need of a complete overhaul, hiring an experienced renovating company is always worth the investment.