Tips for Kitchen Remodeling, Part 1

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If you’re like a lot of people who’re interested in doing a kitchen remodel in Phoenix, you’re likely envisioning a finished result that’s both beautiful and functional. Naturally, you also want to make sure the kitchen remodeling project goes smoothly, so that it is completed on time and on budget. With those goals in mind, take a look at the following tips for kitchen remodeling in Phoenix…

Tip #1 for Kitchen Remodeling in Phoenix: Take Your Time Planning

The more time you spend thinking up front about what you really want in your kitchen remodel in Phoenix will minimize any costly changes midway through the remodel that you may not have planned for or that may be out of your budget. You’ll also like the finished result much better if you spend time planning your kitchen remodel in Phoenix.

To that end:

  • Ask friends about their kitchen remodeling ideas.
  • Clip pictures out of magazines.
  • Search the web for ideas.
  • Visit TWDAZ or follow TWD on Facebook and Twitter for tips and ideas.
  • Schedule an appointment with a TWD designer, so that we can share our ideas with you.

Tip #2 for Kitchen Remodeling in Phoenix: Plan Your Work Areas

Before you start your kitchen remodel in Phoenix, you’ll want to think about how you use your kitchen. That way, you can install kitchen cabinets, counters, appliances and other fixtures in “work zones,” which means items that tend to be used together are placed near each other.

For example, your pots and pans should be close to your food prep area, refrigerator and stove. Meanwhile, the kitchen cabinets that hold the dishes should be close to the dishwasher.

Tip #3 for Kitchen Remodeling in Phoenix: Consider How Many Cooks You’ll Have in the Kitchen

Do you have one cook at a time in your kitchen, or do you usually have two cooks? The reason this is important is because it helps you decide how big to make your walkways when you do a kitchen remodel in Phoenix. As a general rule of thumb, figure on 36 inch walkways for general areas. Your work zones should be 40 inches wide in single-cook kitchens, and at least 45 inches wide in dual-cook kitchens.

That’s it for today. Return to our blog again, as we’ll be sharing even more great tips for your kitchen remodel in Phoenix. Don’t forget to check out the services we provide here at TWD to find out how we can help you create your dream kitchen.