Questions To Ask When Planning A Kitchen Renovation
As the hub of the home, there’s a lot to think about when it comes to preparing for a kitchen renovation, and it’s normal to feel overwhelmed.
If you’re wondering how to plan a kitchen renovation, you need to consider important factors involved with the renovation process.
There are numerous questions you should ask yourself when you’re planning a kitchen renovation. These questions include, but are not limited to:
What is your budget?
Are you currently maximising the space available?
How long do you intend to live in your home?
What are your kitchen essentials?
What would you like to get rid of?
1. What Is Your Budget?
The first question you should ask yourself when planning a kitchen renovation is what is your budget?
Establishing your budget is essential to know what you can and can’t afford, and this will also help you to choose a suitable kitchen designer.
You will need to discuss your budget with your designer. That said, you will need to ensure that you add 10 to 15% contingency to your budget, as unexpected expenses can crop up.
It’s worth noting that some designers offer payment plans to help you cover the cost of your kitchen renovation over a longer period of time.
You will need to ensure that you add 10 to 15% contingency to your renovation budget, as unexpected expenses can crop up.
2. Are You Currently Maximising The Space Available?
The next question to ask yourself is when preparing for a kitchen renovation is whether you’re maximising the space available.
If not, you will need to determine how you could improve this. Perhaps you don’t have enough storage space or want to opt for smaller appliances that suit your lifestyle needs better.
Alternatively, as the heart of the home, perhaps you’d like a dining table in the kitchen but don’t currently have the space for one, meaning you never eat in the kitchen.
You can discuss whatever is preventing you from making the most of your current space with your designers. They’ll be able to advise you on how to maximise the space in your kitchen with your renovation.
3. How Long Do You Intend To Live In Your Home?
If you’re preparing for a kitchen renovation, it’s a good idea to consider how long you plan on living in your home.
Considering that ‘a new kitchen can increase the overall value of your property by £10,649’, you can see why many people decide to renovate to improve the value of their home.
That said, if you only intend to live in your current home for a few years and are renovating to improve the value of your house with the view to sell it, then you likely won’t want to spend as much as you would if this was your forever home.
Alternatively, if this is your forever home, then you’ll likely be willing to spend a bit more on your kitchen renovation as a long-term investment.
Considering that ‘a new kitchen can increase the overall value of your property by £10,649’, you can see why many people decide to renovate to improve the value of their home.
4. What Are Your Kitchen Essentials?
Another question to ask yourself is what your kitchen essentials are.
It’s likely that you’ve already got an idea of what your essential home appliances are depending on your lifestyle.
From boiling water taps to wine fridges, it’s a good idea to write down a list of kitchen essentials, along with a list of secondary features you’d like if your budget allows for it.
This way, you can budget for appliances in order of priority when planning your dream kitchen renovation, and anything you add is a bonus.
5. What Would You Like To Get Rid Of?
A 2024 Houzz UK survey on kitchen trends found that more homeowners are increasing the size of their kitchens. Three in five homeowners made their kitchens larger, while a quarter of homeowners increased their kitchen space by over half of its initial size.
If you’d like to make your kitchen larger, you need to think about things you’d like to throw away. A kitchen renovation is the perfect time to determine what no longer serves you and whether you’d like to get rid of anything.
Perhaps your children have moved out and you no longer need a family-sized dishwasher, or maybe you have too many storage cupboards.
If you’re preparing for a kitchen renovation, establishing what you want to get rid of will free up valuable space to make changes that suit your current lifestyle better.
After all, planning your dream kitchen renovation should serve your life, not hinder it.
From boiling water taps to wine fridges, it’s a good idea to write down a list of kitchen essentials, as well as a list of secondary features that you’d like if the budget allows for it.
Cwtch Haus dedicates time to understanding our customers’ lifestyles and habits to create a space perfectly tailored to their needs. We make sure that your space is not just beautiful, but practical for everyday use.
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Written by Jemima Thomas for Cwtch Haus.
Updated on 20/03/2024
