subject: Four Basic Tips To Plan A Kitchen Remodel [print this page] Are you wrestling with the idea of remodeling for the holidays? There are only a few projects that you should consider. Since the holidays are busy times for both home owner and contractors, there is ample opportunity for delays, miscommunications, parts not showing up as ordered and other stressors. A home owner should only consider non-intrusive remodeling were the work is surface such as replacing a floor, countertops, new window shutters. These types of jobs require only a day or two of crews on site.
If your job requires multiple trades on the jobsite such as plumber, electrician, drywall, you are asking for trouble during the holidays. These guys all have to be scheduled, materials have to be available and on site to produce results in a timely fashion. Better to hold off on intrusive projects until January especially is you have to order materials such as sinks, faucets, or even cabinets. Dont be fooled by promises of delivery especially from the big box stores. Every large company has downsized and is under staffed. And they are hiring cheaper unskilled workers at every opportunity. So the margin for error is up.
So shop early for Christmas, plan ahead, allows time for traffic. Plan a stress free holiday. If you wanted that new kitchen in by Christmas to impress the relatives at Christmas dinner, it may be too late. You may have time for a pre-fab kitchen. Thats about it. Remodeling is already stressful for most people. Why add that to the stressful weeks ahead of planning for the holidays? You can always buy some trick faucets, wrap them up and give a presents too.
We have had an unusual number of requests for quotes for remodeling for "next" year. Well "next year" is just around the corner. January 2, 2011 may be a landslide of interest for new projects. We have had more than usual requests for room additions. Also there is more interest in refinishing kitchens, a.k.a "updating" rather that full kitchen remodels. We have a new refinish team on board to handle the load. Kitchen colors interest is either Newport all-white or darker coffee tones. There is new interest in the ultra-modern look with slab doors finished in laminate or aluminum framed glass doors. Our newest sample ring has 408 colors and now there are textured colors to choose from. For the economy kitchen remodel, our line of RTB cabs (ready to build) is doing well. Our warehouse in Rancho Cucamonga has 11 mini kitchens on display. So, if you are planning on pulling the trigger on a remodeling project in January, you may find your contractor suddenly swamped with all the new business that was put on hold October through December. Happy New Year and Happy Remodeling!
