Kitchen Remodel - Courtesy of M. DeBoer

Remodeling a kitchen takes careful planning and patience. Most kitchens are the gathering place for family and guests and used daily to socialize, prepare, and enjoy your favorite meals. Take time initially to carefully consider your lifestyle and how your ‘dream kitchen’ fits into it. Start gathering ideas from magazines, the Internet, home shows, friend’s homes, Street of Dreams tours, and home remodeling and decorating television shows.

Remodeling Home Improvement Magazine shares an article by Orlando Kitchens – Pre-planning for your kitchen remodel, Part 1. It describes the three types of kitchen remodels. Understanding the differences will help you decide on the type kitchen remodel that best fits your needs, budget, time frame, and long term goals.

Once you narrow down your kitchen remodeling needs and dreams you will be ready to put those ideas into action. Discussing these ideas with your favorite kitchen design and remodeling contractor will help put your dreams on paper and develop a plan that will soon transform into your dream kitchen.