Basic Kitchen Renovation Decisions
When planning your kitchen remodel or new build, the following items are decisions you will need to make before you begin. These decisions will provide a specification for you, your contractor or your designer to accurately estimate your project.
Cabinetry:
- Color
- Layout
- Island
- Specialty Drawers
- Glass Doors
- Door Styles
- Trash Cans
- Drawer Pulls
Countertops:
- Type (Quartz, Granite, Marble, Wood, Laminate, etc.)
- Color
- Finish (Polished, Honed, Leathered, Flamed, Caressed)
- Sinks
- Faucet Type
- Location
Flooring:
- Type (Wood, Tile, LVP, etc.)
- Style
- Color
- Pattern
- Quarter Round Matched to Floor or Baseboard
Millwork:
- Stain or Paint Grade Wood
- Baseboard Size & Style
- Door Style, Size, Profile & Casing
- Crown Molding Style & Size
- Wainscot Design
- Coffered Ceiling
Lighting:
- Lighting Locations
- Types
- Additions/Deletions
- Pendants or Cans Over Island
- Independent Light Switches
- Dimmers
- Under-Cabinet Lighting or Electrical Plugs
- In-Cabinet Lighting
Appliances:
- Location
- Size
- Power Needs
- Water Supply/Drain
Accessories:
- Brand
- Model
- Color
- Hooks
- Special Items
- Door Knobs
- Door Stops
HVAC:
- Vent Covers
- Relocation of Registers
Paint:
- Color
- Locations
- Sheens
Tile Work:
- Backsplash Area
- Tile Type
- Pattern
- Bullnose or Metal Edging
