Kitchen remodeling is a major investment that can boost your property's value and increase the enjoyment you get out of your home. While the results can be extremely satisfying, the process can be stressful and needlessly expensive if you don't plan carefully and established a clear vision for the project. Avoid the following mistakes as you prepare to renovate your kitchen to save yourself from additional worries and unexpected costs.

What to Avoid During a Kitchen Remodeling Project

1. Forgetting to Balance the Room

Failing to plan for comfortable, efficient movement can leave you with a kitchen that's too restrictive for use by more than one person or too large to complete daily tasks and prepare meals easily. The room should strike a careful balance between having plenty of space for movement and minimal distance between workspaces and dining areas.

For example, walkways between counters, kitchen islands, and tables should be at least 42 to 48 inches wide to allow multiple cooks to move freely without causing confusion. Setting up appliances and meal preparation areas too far apart can cost valuable time carrying dishes and negatively affect cleanup. Breakfast nooks and kitchen islands can double as useful areas without subtracting from the overall available space in the room.

2. Choosing Appliances Last

Choosing new refrigerators, ovens, microwaves, and other appliances before you begin remodeling will give you several key pieces of information. You need to know the dimensions of these units to plan counter and cabinet arrangements accordingly. It's also easier to pick out countertop and tile finishes to match appliances than doing it the other way around. This ensures your kitchen has a unified visual aesthetic.

3. Foregoing Adequate Storage Space

Renovating the kitchen gives you a good opportunity to assess your current storage situation and consider ways to enhance it. Traditional cabinets, shelving, and countertop organizers can be supplemented by placing hooks under cabinet shelving and overhangs, installing toe-kick drawers for rarely-used items, and including rotating corner cabinets. Make a note of areas that could be improved with space-saving storage techniques, and shortlist a few of your favorite solutions when planning the remodel.

If you need help with your upcoming kitchen remodeling project, turn to Coggeshall Construction Inc. in Denver, CO. These award-winning, experienced contractors have been serving the Denver metropolitan area since 1982. They will work closely with you to create designs of the highest quality that suit your needs and tastes. Call (303) 777-0894 to discuss your project with a friendly team member, and visit the website to learn more about their services.