A kitchen renovation is a great way to improve your home’s quality, value, and functionality. Although, a kitchen renovation is usually a pretty big project. According to the home experts at Houzz Kitchen Trends, in 2022 U.S. homeowners having kitchen renovations done were most likely to renovate countertops (91%), backsplashes (86%), and sinks (84%). If you're interested in planning a remodeling project, then it's important to prepare for it. Let’s look at some ways you can prepare for your upcoming renovation.

Schedule Carefully

Early on in your renovation planning process, you will need to consider when to have the renovation done. Since a kitchen renovation is a huge deal and will really shut down a part of your house for a while, it’s imperative that you plan the timing carefully. For instance, you don’t want to plan the renovation around the same time you have a big family event planned. This way, you can make sure you still have a functioning kitchen for your guests to enjoy.

Make the Space Accessible

In order to make the renovation space accessible, you might need to make some changes in your home. You may need to move around furniture or move furniture out of the home temporarily. You may need to rearrange parking in your driveway or on your property so that contractors have easily accessible parking for their vehicles and equipment.

Consider Children and Pets

A renovation space isn’t necessarily a safe place for children or pets. You may need to make arrangements so that children and pets are not in the renovation space. Some families find it necessary to stay somewhere else during a renovation. This might be a good consideration if you have kids or pets.

Accomodate Day-To-Day Functions

You will also need to accommodate for the lack of common conveniences during the renovation. You may not have access to your sink, dishwasher, stove, fridge, or microwave during the renovation. This means that you will need to make other arrangements for food prep and food storage during this time. This is yet another reason why some families choose to simply stay somewhere else during the renovation.

If you are considering a kitchen renovation, then please contact us today. We will be happy to help you with your remodeling needs. We have over 30 years of experience at Islandwide Contracting LLC, so you can trust our team of professionals.