Checklist to a successful remodel

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1 Checklist to a successful remodel Before starting a kitchen model it is best to have a vision of your dream kitchen. Knowing what you want will help you to achieve your goals. Whether you choose to hire a professional or DIY this step by step checklist will guide you to making the decisions required. Having these decisions made ahead of time will make it easier to complete your remodel without unnecessary delays and headaches. We recommend going thru this list while making notes (space has been left at the bottom of the pages). It may take more than one pass to get everything.! How does your kitchen work? o What works? o If you think hard there must be something o What doesn t work? o Look o Feel o Layout o Function o Storage! What space do we have to work with? o Can space be expanded o Can things move? ie, water heater, HVAC, Closets or hallways o Can spaces be redefined (Moved around?) Tiffany@kitchenswc.com

2 ! Setting your budget. o Do you know what things cost? o Start setting a rough budget. o If we are over budget find ways to bring down costs. o Break up into different Phases What is our end goal? Determine order of operation o Financing Home equity line Bank loan Refinancing o Re address scale and scope of the project Tiffany@kitchenswc.com

3 ! Picking a look. o I recommend Pinterist or Houzz to save ideas and Favorite pictures o Style (find one that speaks to you) Traditional Arabian/Moroccan Italian Contemporary Asian/ Japanese Retro/Vintage Eclectic Shabby chic Rustic American French Tuscan Arts and Crafts Gothic Victorian Art Nouveau Indian Art Deco Industrial o Colors (walls, cabinetry, countertops) o Feel Warm tones Cool tones Do you have any favorite colors? Contrast (pop & wow) Neutral (calming & relaxing) Tiffany@kitchenswc.com

4 ! What s going back in? o How do you cook? o What are your needs? 1 or more cooks Reheat/Simple meals Nightly cooking Gourmet cooking Baking o How do you shop? Daily Weekly Monthly Costco (big box) Gourmet/ boutique shops o How do you entertain? Small family of friends 4-6 people Medium Groups 6-12 Large groups 12+ o How often do you entertain? Daily Weekly Monthly Holiday o What do you store? Bulk storage Lots of oils and spices Cook books Tiffany@kitchenswc.com

5 ! Make a wish list o Island o Display areas o Pot filler o 2 nd sink o Appliances o Refrigeration o Freezer o Wine storage o Cooktop o Oven (S) o Ventilation o Dishwasher (S) o Warming drawer o Microwave o Special needs o Access heights Ovens Microwaves Countertops Cabinetry Dishwashers Tiffany@kitchenswc.com

6 ! Laying out your kitchen o Start with rough layout & keep refining o Look at traffic flow o Ensure walkways are sufficient for your use o Review notes from above! Select Finish Materials o Countertops o Plumbing o Cabinetry o Knobs or pulls o Flooring o Backsplash o Paint o Decorative lighting Tiffany@kitchenswc.com

7 ! Interview Contractors o Interview 2-3 contractors o Review pricing o Confirm if there need to be any Structural assessments o If there is structural work do we need an Engineer? o Do you need HOA approval? o Permits, who will pull them? You or contractor? o Sign with contractor! Set time line of construction o Time of year o Spring o Summer o Fall o Winter o Living arrangements o Live thru remodel o Move out for remodel Stay with family Rent a home Tiffany@kitchenswc.com

8 ! Order construction materials needed o Windows & Doors o Appliances o Cabinetry! Finalize choices for all other finishes o Backsplash o Flooring o Lighting o Decorative lighting o Knobs & Pulls o Paint Colors o Trim work! Pack Kitchen o Donate things you don t use o Sort and label boxes so easier to put away! Set up a temporary Kitchen o Fridge Tiffany@kitchenswc.com

9 o Microwave o Table for work space o Paper plates o Garage sink or bathroom sink! Demolition starts o Hold on tight as craziness starts! Let the contractor do their job! o This can be hard to not micro manage but let the professionals do what you pay them to do.! Rough construction, plumbing and electrical o This phase can seem slow and like nothing is happening. Be patient soon things will take off quickly! Sheetrock, Tape, Texture & paint! Cabinetry delivered o Where are you storing things? o Garage? o Room in the house? Tiffany@kitchenswc.com

10 ! Appliances delivered o Check to make sure there is no obvious damage or dents! Cabinetry installed o Look at knob and pull placement with your contractor! Countertop Measured o Have all plumbing and appliances on job site! Countertop installed! Appliances Installed! Backsplash installed! Paint touched up and final details like crown molding! Flooring installed! Base boards installed! Review a final Punch list with contractor! Cook in your new space and ENJOY! Tiffany@kitchenswc.com