6 Tips for a Stress-Free Kitchen Renovation

Are you starting a kitchen remodel soon or thinking about doing so? Congratulations! The kitchen makeover process is exciting and is sure to result in a functional, beautiful space you’ll be proud of for years to come. But it’s also a huge project, and with big projects comes added stress.

Renovating any room can be mentally and physically taxing, but it can be extra stressful since the kitchen is often the most-used space. But with a little bit of preparation and planning, we’ll help you take the stress out of your kitchen makeover.

1. Set Up a Makeshift Kitchen

If you are floor-leveling cabinets and doing any other drastic tasks, isn’t it worth spending a couple of weeks with a makeshift kitchen? Yes. Setting up a small kitchen table and some portable cooking equipment will help you do all the things you need to do—getting used to cooking and storing food, enjoying your kitchen, and saving money—in a fast and effective way.

Once you are settled in and comfortable with a temporary kitchen set-up, you can make the actual kitchen remodel more stress-free and less overwhelming.

2. Choose a Few Major Projects

Choose a few major projects to tackle first or the ones you are most excited to do. For example, if you finish your basement, you may want to remove some walls that separate the kitchen from other areas. Removing walls will allow you to see the kitchen as more of functional space and help you visualize a new kitchen design.

Or, if the kitchen floor is damaged, you can rip it up, replace it and then start figuring out how to best shape your new kitchen. Then, if you want to remove or add walls or tear down the cabinets, you can do that later and not have to worry about it until you are ready.

3. Organize in Small Increments

Organize and declutter one small area of the kitchen at a time. Sure, it is great to have all the house organized at once, but it’s not always possible, especially if there are many moving parts.

So you must take it step by step, starting with the smallest area and then slowly moving to the rest. Remember, you will want to use your kitchen while being remodeled.

4. Stick to Your Routine

Maintaining a routine is essential with a kitchen to remodel because it helps you keep your kitchen organized and clean while you are in the middle of construction. You can do a few things to make your kitchen more functional and less cluttered.

First, make a list of all the things you need to do in your kitchen. Then prioritize the list, and figure out the best time to do each activity. Once you have a routine set in place, stay committed to it. This will help you keep the kitchen clean and organized.

5. Establish Storage Areas

If you want to keep your kitchen as functional as possible while remodeling it, you will need to plan some storage areas. If you don’t have any storage space, you will probably find a lot of clutter and dirt building up in the kitchen.

This is especially true if you won’t be able to use the kitchen for an extended period. So make sure you designate a few areas where you can store things while the project is ongoing, and you won’t be able to use the kitchen.

Conclusion

There’s no doubt that kitchen remodels can be stressful, but it doesn’t have to be. By taking these steps, you will be able to have a fast and effective kitchen remodel that keeps you from spending too much time and effort on the project itself.

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