KITCHEN DESIGN CHECKLIST
The 411 on the Basics
Jumpstart your kitchen renovation with a quick primer - and check off each task as your project gets underway.
3 TO 6 MONTHS BEFORE:
FIND YOUR INSPIRATION
What inspires you? Stock up on magazines and books, visit websites and then start a portfolio of what you like. Visit plainfancycabinetry.com or showplacewood.com for great ideas!
MEET WITH YOUR NORTHERN MICHIGAN HARDWOODS' KITCHEN DESIGNER
Bring your portfolio to NMH, sit down with one of our kitchen designers, and together imagine the possibilities.
TAKE STOCK
Take a fresh look at the kitchen you have now. What do you love? Are there parts you could do without? How much time do you spend in here? Does your room require more space or more high performance appliances? Download our Kitchen Questionaire and discover more about how defining your needs creates solutions!
MAKE A BUDGET
Complicated renovations will take more time and money than a cosmetic facelift, but even the smallest jobs should have a price and timeframe attached to avoid suprises.
GATHER THE TROOPS
Major overhauls take time and money, sure, but small changes require a budget and timeframe as well. Set both up ahead of time to avoid suprises, and stick to the game plan.
3 TO 6 WEEKS BEFORE:
CHOICES, CHOICES
Time to make those tricky decisions about style, palette, appliances, fixtures and materials. By choosing now, you'll have ample time to pick alternates if something is out of stock.
MAKE THE CALL
The final countdown. Settle on your floor plan, down to the smallest details like added storage and lighting. Once you lock up the details, circle your start date on the calendar.
DAYS BEFORE AND DURING:
STASH YOUR GOODIES
If it's in the way, move it. Box, label and store your kitchen items in a temporary cooking/clean-up area. If you have the option, make arrangements to live elsewhere until construction is complete.
STICK TO THE PLAN
Get ready to make decisions - both big and small - along the way. If you've done your homework and are confident in your choices, you'll be able to handle any crisis that pops up.
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