Factors to Consider when Remodelling your Kitchen

Bells Kitchens & Bathrooms • March 23, 2020
New kitchen
The kitchen is the beating heart of your home. Whether you’re cooking a well-prepared meal for your family members or are whipping up a bite before work, there’s a reason why the space is one of the biggest factors when it comes to deciding house prices.

However, while it may be one of the most important rooms in your home, many kitchens can grow tired or unfit for use over time. If you’re finding yourself in the situation, you may be considering a full remodel of your kitchen. 

This can be an excellent opportunity to transform how your kitchen looks and operates, however, it’s good to have a few considerations in mind before taking on this big project.

Your budget
This is obviously a bit of a no-brainer, but it’s always good to have a keen understanding of your finances. A kitchen remodel can quickly spiral into an inordinately expensive project, so it’s best to have an idea of how much you’re willing to spend.

A great way to do this is to get in touch with a kitchen design company in your area. With a wealth of experience in the industry, you can learn about what will work best with what you’re willing to spend while minimising the chance of going over budget.

Layout of the kitchen
A much more exciting prospect than thinking about money, examining your existing layout is a great way to identify things that you like about your kitchen and the parts that you want to change; this can help to simplify the project and keep costs low.

While it can be tempting to rip out everything and start fresh, if you start making changes to your electrics or plumbing, you’re going to rack up some big costs. Because of this, spend time really considering what can stay and what really needs to go for you to be happy with you remodel.

What do you want the kitchen to do?
While all kitchen’s are useful, not all kitchens are useful for everyone. You may be experiencing this issue right now; the kitchen that once fitted perfectly around your life is now not fit for use, making things just that little bit more irritating.

For example, you might have moved in with a partner or are looking to start a family. With this in mind, understanding how you want your kitchen to best work with your needs is essential. A kitchen designed for a family dynamic will be very different to one designed for a single person, so make these considerations beforehand.

While it may seem fun to go it alone, having a team of specialists can be vital when creating a kitchen that works on your terms; this is where Bells can help. With nearly 100 years of experience, we’ve cemented ourselves as one of the premier bathroom and kitchen installers in South London.

We pride ourselves on providing customers with an innovative approach to kitchen and bathroom installation, offering a range of supplies to perfectly fit your needs. Get in touch with our team today to learn more about how Bells can help with your kitchen remodel.
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