Part of the charm of living in Macomb and Oakland Counties, is that there are a lot of very nice older homes. Many of these homes are well-built and attractive – but because they were built at a time when family lifestyles were very different than they are now, the kitchens aren’t really optimal anymore.
It’s not unusual to visit a really great home, only to discover that the kitchen is too small, too dark, and too poorly designed to work well for your family. If you’re in the process of buying a home locally, have recently purchased a home, or have been in your place for a while and know from first-hand experience that a kitchen upgrade in order, here’s what you need to know:
Choosing the right kitchen renovation company is vital. There are a lot of construction companies that serve these areas; it’s a highly competitive market. This means that you have the ability to be selective and choose the building contractor who’s best qualified to design and build your new kitchen.
Save time and money by choosing a design-build firm. Kopke Remodeling and Design is an expert team of interior designers and construction pros who work together to take a client’s vision from concept to well-built reality quickly and efficiently. When all of the relevant professionals are
working on a team together, you eliminate the problems that can be caused by miscommunication and needless scheduling delays; additionally, having a single point of contact to manage your entire kitchen renovation significantly reduces homeowner stress.
Be open to new ideas. Older homes often have small kitchens that are awkwardly shaped and located, while modern lifestyles view the kitchen as more central to the family’s needs. There are several ways to turn the kitchen you have into the beautiful, comfortable, functional kitchen you want, which can include upgrading your existing kitchen, building an addition for the new kitchen, or re-configuring the home’s floor plan to better integrate the kitchen. The more experienced and skilled your kitchen upgrade company is, the more satisfaction you’ll derive from the final result.