Are you bored of the way
that your kitchen looks? Do you hunger for sleek, new appliances that will make
light work of your domestic chores? If you answered yes to these two questions,
take a look at the five steps below and start creating a beautiful and functional kitchen in your home today.
1. Make a list of everything that you really desire.
This is a wish list so it does not have to be completely practical, that
comes later. Just sit down and make a note of every appliance and piece of
kitchen furniture that you would love to own. If you have always wanted to buy a spacious Britannia range cooker
then write it down. At this stage, there is no need to worry about whether you
can afford any particular item or whether there will be enough room for
everything that you want in your kitchen.
2. Sleep on it.
Once you have completed your list, sleep on it – literally. Put it
somewhere safe and go to bed. You will find that when you look at it the next
day, some of the items on your list will appear to be less desirable than
others. Strike out the ones that no longer seem to be as attractive as they
were the day before and you should now be left with a list of things that you
really do want to have in your kitchen.
3. Consult an experienced kitchen designer.
Unless you have worked on home improvement projects of this nature in
the past, it is best to consult a professional before you get started. Whether
you decide to hire the designer in question or not, at the very least he or she
will be able to tell you which of the items on your list will fit nicely into
your kitchen. If you do decide to hire the person you consult, they should be
able to suggest lighting improvements that will help you to
conserve energy and point out other ways in which you can save
money by incorporating efficient design elements. Ordinary homeowners without
extensive experience will find it very hard to come up with these types of
refinements.
4. Work out your budget.
Once you have a basic design that includes all the must have items from
your list, you can add up the cost of each item, together with the fees charged
by your designer and any workmen that you will need, to come up with a total
cost for your kitchen renovation project. If the total should exceed what you
are willing or able to spend, you may need to leave one or two pieces of
furniture until such a time as you are able to buy them without overstretching
your finances.
5. Meet with the contractors you wish to use.
A short meeting, attended by the contractors and the designer that you
hire, will give everybody involved an opportunity to ask for clarification on
any points about which they are unclear. Whist this could be done via email,
face-to-face meetings are usually far more effective and help to ensure that
nothing is overlooked.
By following the above steps,
you should end up with a beautiful kitchen that has everything you desire and
that does not leave you broke. If you are confident that you know how to use
credit cards sensibly, you can always pay for some items with your flexible
friends rather than with cold, hard cash. It is also possible that your bank or
building society will approve a home improvement loan for the amount that you
require.
About the Author:
A company
whose staff have
been in the
kitchen business since
the 1970s, Cameo
Kitchens is a
reputable
provider of many
branded appliances and
fittings,
including Britannia, AEG,
Blanco, and more.
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