Kitchen Remodeling Guide for Newbie Homeowners

Tip # 1 – Hire A Professional When You’re Having Your Kitchen Remodeled

I remember the first time I bought my home and saw the kitchen. The previous owner seriously doesn’t have any eye for aesthetic. All I saw was gray—gray cabinets, gray sink, gray everything! Thank God, I was actually there to help salvage the damage!

How did I manage to do this? Well, planning for the remodeling of a kitchen is tough but with a bit of help, it’s all a walk in the park! When you’re in this stage, you should definitely hire someone who knows their way around home improvement like a professional decorator. This way, you’ll have interior design guidance, as well as connections.

The first thing I spoke to about the professional I hired was about the budget. I told her what I had. To her, the allotted budget was small but still feasible to achieve what I wanted. I needed to have a kitchen that gave out inspiration, warmth and comfort. I wanted a kitchen that was beautiful yet functional at the same time. That’s when she had the idea of a kitchen with cabinets and counters with wood finishes and Santa Cecilia granite.

Tip # 2 – Use the Internet for Kitchen Bargains

Now that the plans for the materials and the design were set, all I needed was to find a contractor to fix everything. We used the net to purchase the materials we need. With her help, I was able to have a big storage space and stay within my budget. She did all the work and it was very convenient. At the end of the day, we focused on the extra furniture. With an island table in the middle, we focused on the kitchen island lighting. We filled the room with a kind of warm, yellow-orange light.

Buying the appliances was my thing. Browsing the internet for bargains was a cinch. Because the oven, stove and fridge were still operational, I didn’t need to replace them. This helped me a lot in the cash department. Hopefully, this story of mine helps new homeowners out there, who want their kitchens to look just fab.