5 Tips to Prepare for a Stress-Free Kitchen Renovation

A kitchen renovation is one of the best remodeling projects homeowners can do. It generally adds financial value to the property and makes living much more comfortable for the entire household. But when you tear up such an integral room in your house, preparation is vital. How can you prepare for your big remodel? Explore a few things to do.



1. Declutter the Kitchen

Before you move any kitchen appliances, utensils, or decor, spend some time purging what is unnecessary. The kitchen in most modern homes can easily become a catchall for rarely used kitchen tools, overflow from elsewhere in the house, and even broken or damaged dishware. Get rid of these so you have less you will have to temporarily house and move multiple times.

This is a good time to assess kitchen items with a view to the post-remodel space. Replacing old appliances? List them for sale or donate them prior to starting. Updating your cooking area? Get rid of your parents' old pots and pans. Including a coffee station? Get an upgraded coffee maker once the renovation is complete.

2. Consider Renting Storage

Everything you keep from the current kitchen will need a home during the actual construction work. Where will it go? Depending on the size of your home and the amount of stuff you have, you may be able to simply move it to a different room of the house. However, this can also extend the chaos of renovation throughout the home. Many people benefit from renting a little storage and staging space off-site.

3. Create an Alternate Kitchen

Probably the biggest worry about a major kitchen renovation is where the family will do all the things they do daily in the kitchen. The answer is important, but you do have a number of options depending on your circumstances.

Do you have or can you borrow an RV? Park it close and use its kitchen. Have a laundry room? A temporary kitchen has only a few key needs. Water and electrical connections are two of the most important, so laundry rooms often suffice. Some homeowners turn a little-used bathroom into a kitchen by adding a small refrigerator and microwave. You can even move some activities — like washing up — outdoors.

4. Do Meal- and Snack-Planning

One key to using any temporary kitchen setup is to simplify your eating needs.

Focus on pre-planned and pre-packaged snacks that do not need refrigeration. Look for finger foods that need few or no utensils. Make a microwave available, and plan to use meals that you can heat in it. And do meal planning as much as possible. Many homeowners like to prepare healthy meals in advance and stock them in a freezer for simple meal prep later.

5. Budget for Eating Out

No matter how well-prepared you are to use a temporary kitchen, you probably will tire of the extra work and limitations at some point. So plan ahead for this probability by adding money to your budget for eating out, takeout, and even meal kit services. If you fail to plan for this expense, you will usually either go over budget or increase stress by not being able to get a break.

Serious remodeling work on your kitchen is a big undertaking. The best resource you have is an experienced kitchen remodeling service. Incredible Kitchen & Bath is ready to help Florida homeowners from planning to completion stages. Call today to make an appointment or discuss your concerns about the idea of a big renovation in your home. Our skilled team will help you make it as painless as possible.