Kitchen renovations are never cheap, but doing a kitchen renovation has arguably the highest return on investment of any renovation project in the home. The costs of doing a kitchen renovation in Langley, BC, on the Lower Mainland will be comparable to the costs in most big cities in Canada. The project could definitely cost more if you live in a remote area or small town. In today’s blog article, we want to give you some tips on where and how to save some money.
Structure
Structural changes always add to the price significantly, especially if you are removing load-bearing walls and need special beams in place to support the weight. If you can possibly keep the same or almost the same footprint you already have, you will save some money and time.
Some of these savings come from being able to use existing plumbing and electrical lines. When you are changing the plumbing and electrical lines that will be much more costly. That said, sometimes when you start work on a project like this, the contractor will find things that are not up to current building codes and will have to be corrected.
Cabinets
Cabinetry is usually the most expensive part of a kitchen renovation, structural changes aside. So, think hard about your cabinets and remember that specialty touches like doors with glass are much more than solid doors. Some woods are more expensive than others. Only you can decide what is important to you. Sometimes you can keep old cabinets and just refinish or paint them or get new doors.
Counters
Counters are another big-ticket item, especially if you are choosing a rare granite. Laminate counters are much more attractive than they were 50 years ago and now come in every colour and texture imaginable.
Appliances
If you plan ahead, you can buy appliances that are on sale and store them until you need them. It is not necessary to pay top dollar for appliances.
What is important to understand is that you can save in one area and splurge in another. For example, you could have a fancy granite for the island only and use laminate everywhere else. Or you could spend less on new flooring and more on the backsplash tile which typically covers a small square footage. Be creative. For example, if you kitchen feels dark, it would be much cheaper to add a skylight than tear down a wall and add a beam.
One of the advantages of being in Langley, is that products will be readily available. So, you will likely save time and money by doing a kitchen renovation in a place like that. You are less likely to have to order materials that will take three months to arrive.
We hope this short article gives you some ideas to consider when planning your renovation. If you are in Langley, definitely call Elite Kitchens and Bathrooms at (604) 533-4541, as this is our area of expertise.
Elite Kitchens and Bathrooms, based in Langley, BC, is your source for everything custom cabinetry related. As the 2019 winner of the Vancouver Consumer Choice Award, they pride themselves on stellar customer service to match the quality of their cabinets.
If you have any questions about this article or would like to talk to us about cabinets, we encourage you to contact us at [email protected].
