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…children into account when planning a kitchen by placing outlets higher up, selecting child-safe appliances, or creating appliance garages. Take advantage of their expertise when planning your new kitchen or kitchen remodel.

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…storage. Whatever a kitchen s storage needs, the solution is out there. Homeowners hiring a professional designer for a kitchen remodel should stay attentive to the storage aspect of the design process. Form must always follow function, insists DesCombes…

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…ever got a call from a client, we have not done our job. Create a Realistic Budget If you have $50,000 for a kitchen remodel, plan your project so it will cost $40,000, says Bennett. Leaving a 20 percent cushion can help cover unexpected costs…

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…to set up alternative areas that will fulfill the family's basic needs while the job is underway. "If I'm doing a kitchen remodel, for example, we'll set up a temporary kitchen somewhere like a garage or extra room," he says. "Just having a refrigerator…

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…are willing to change the counter, plumbing or supports underneath. If you are selecting a sink as part of an overall kitchen remodel, you should look at the style that meets your needs, whether it be multiple bowls for preparation and cleanup, a stylized…

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…backed vinyl may be an upgrade worth considering. Take a hard look at your kitchen and baths. You may need to do a major kitchen remodel in order to compete with homes in your area. The best way to determine the level of home improvement required for a successful…

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… What is your timeframe? A contractor needs to know how realistic your expectations are. If you re planning a major kitchen remodel in time for Thanksgiving but have waited until October to call that s just not realistic. (In fact the contractor who…

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