Avoid These Countertop Mistakes during Kitchen Remodeling

Kitchen remodeling is essential in improving a property’s aesthetics and value. Thus, it requires the most investigation into various design options and materials, especially with the most commonly mistaken furnishing: kitchen countertops. Even minor changes to the material or style of countertops can significantly impact the kitchen’s overall design, primarily if your space is confined.

Therefore, you need to know about and avoid these common kitchen countertop mistakes customers tend to make.

Mistake #1: Choosing without Context

When it comes to kitchen countertops, it’s important to choose elements that don’t clash with the other elements in the room. Otherwise, the kitchen will be chaotic. Therefore, when choosing your countertops, you need to pay attention to every kitchen component, such as the cabinets and flooring.

Everything within the room – the appliances, utensils, kitchenware, ingredients, lighting, plumbing, and more – plays unique and vital roles in the room’s functionality and aesthetics. They should all be able to function together to enhance their combined strengths while compensating for their weaknesses.

It is better to choose one feature that stands out in kitchen remodeling and make the other features more subdued. For example, if your kitchen counter is incredibly unique, try to make the rest of your furniture, flooring, and architecture more standard.

Mistake #2: Employing the Wrong People

Picking the right contractor for your kitchen countertop or kitchen remodeling is a challenging task. 

• First, you need to make sure you're selecting the right people. While most honest and hardworking contractors, some cut corners and use knock-off parts. For example, they might use low-quality granite or marble and not the real thing. 

• Look for online reviews on search engines or social media. They offer a more balanced, objective view of who you’re potentially going to work with. You could also get referrals from family and friends to weed out the mediocre from the good and the good from the best.

Mistake #3: Forgoing the Budget

If you’re working on your kitchen countertop project, you need to be prepared and have a budget in mind. You cannot simply work on the project without knowing your resources and limitations. Remember that every kitchen remodeling project requires a higher investment than the initial budget to protect from unforeseen expenses. Kitchen remodeling budgets can help you in two significant ways:

• First, you'll better understand how much you can stretch yourself financially to achieve the kitchen countertop of your dreams.

• Second, you can plan out the entire kitchen remodeling process according to the materials you can afford.

Mistake #4: Picking the Wrong Materials

One of the most typical mistakes in choosing kitchen remodeling materials is not using those well-suited to the space. Many homeowners do not know what material would best suit their kitchen needs.

When you visit a store, you will be presented with a wide range of options for your kitchen countertops. Many homeowners find themselves changing their minds about the design they like and deciding on new possibilities instead. 

You can avoid this problem by knowing what you want before walking into the store. You should check online or with sales associates at stores to find what materials are best for your kitchen. Even if it isn’t in stock, the knowledge will save you time and energy. It will help you figure out what design you want when you purchase. 

In Conclusion

If we were to sum up all four points into one, it would be this, “Why are you doing a kitchen remodeling project?” The answers to this question will solidify or test your purpose. It’ll determine if it’s needed and what you want the result to be. Don’t just burn through your money on a project that isn’t worth the time and money. Think it through, and you’ll avoid the four most common mistakes we just talked about. 

But if you’re genuinely set with your kitchen remodeling project, contact Reno Concepts right now! We’re a one-stop-shop design and build studio that believes these kitchens and bathrooms are essential to your home’s ambiance. Our team of experts brings together professional design and construction expertise to make your dream kitchen or bath a reality. Get a free estimate from us now!