Sunday 22 February 2009

What to Look for When Choosing a Kitchen Remodeling Company

Thinking about hiring a kitchen remodeling company to design your new custom kitchen? This
article will provide you with things to look for before you hire a custom kitchen remodeling
company. Whether you're looking to add storage through expansion, reorganize your existing
kitchen or remodel your entire space, the following information will be beneficial to you.


A Professionally designed kitchen can increase the value of your home dramatically. In fact, it's
one of the first impressions people get when they walk into your home. Custom kitchen design,
however, isn't just about cabinets. Professional designers work with you to assess all your needs.
Whether you're looking to re-face your cabinets, replace your countertops or add new storage
elements, you want a design that makes everything flow perfectly. That's why choosing the right
custom kitchen remodeling company is crucial.


So, what should you consider when choosing a custom kitchen remodeling company? Well, let's
review each element in detail so that you can get a full understanding of what to look for and
what to avoid.


Choosing a Custom Kitchen Remodeling Company: Your Unique Needs


Defining your unique needs and wants will help you choose the right kitchen remodeling
company to work on your home. Chances are, if you're looking for a professional custom kitchen
designer, you want more than just a few cabinets. By now, you're probably ready to make your
dreams a reality. Maybe you've always wanted a walk-in pantry or built-in wine refridgerator.
Or maybe you have a brand new home, a blank canvas on which you'd like to impose your
imagination and ideas.


If you haven't done so already, spend some time looking through various custom kitchen design
galleries online or in magazines. Look at layouts, color combinations, shelving and drawer
patterns, lighting, hanging features, item visibility and accessibility, etc. You may think you know
exactly what you want but the more you see, the more ideas you'll have and the more
comfortable you will feel with your final decision moving forward.


Choosing a Custom Kitchen Remodeling Company: Services Provided


A custom kitchen company can provide services that range from one solution to a dozen or more.
Some may just do kitchen organizers like the ones you would find in a typical college dormitory.
A few may focus strictly on kitchen design and installs in bedrooms. Others may offer a variety
of custom storage solutions that include kitchens, offices, garages, kitchens, utility rooms,
pantries, wall beds, media centers and more. Many custom kitchen design companies provide a
combination of many or all of these services.


Make sure you choose a professional custom kitchen designer that will be able to design,
manufacture and install your solution. Having more than one company work on the same project
can become confusing and expensive! It's best to find one company that can do it all - it will save
you money and bring continuity to your project.


Choosing a Professional Custom Kitchen Remodeling Company: Number of Employees


Another thing to consider when choosing a professional custom kitchen designer is the number of
employees the company has on their team. If you hire a company that operates with two guys
and a truck, you may bump into a considerable amount of problems and delays that you
probably wouldn't experience with a larger company. Companies who employ more people
usually have skilled workers who have specialties in certain aspects of design, construction and
installation. While they may be a little more expensive, they'll serve you and your needs better
in the long run.

About the Author

Ann Lyons is co-owner of Sun Valley Interiors, a premier family-owned kitchen and bath remodeling and cabinet-design company who was voted #1 Kitchen Bath Remodelers by Ranking Arizona in 2009. For more information about kitchen remodeling, call us at 602-381-1289 or visit our website.

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