A Quick Guide on Where to Splurge and Where to Save for Your Kitchen Remodel

If you're ready for a fresh new look for your kitchen, we're right there with you!

Everyone wants to know the secret sauce for designing the perfect kitchen remodel—the kind of Instagram and Pinterest-worthy kitchen. But everyone also wants a kitchen that will stay within their budget. So if you're wondering how to achieve the perfect kitchen aesthetic while getting the best bang for your buck, we've got you covered. Here are our six tips on where to splurge and where to save in your next kitchen remodel.

Kitchen Splurges 

• Custom Plaster Vent Hood - Big or small, you can never go wrong with a plaster vent hood. It elevates the overall design of your kitchen while adding an element of elegance and sophistication. A plaster vent hood pairs beautifully with windows, open-shelving, and cabinetry making it the ideal accessory for any kitchen design. 

• Hardware - You may not view your hardware selection as a deal-breaking design, but it can be! Just like you're planning the perfect outfit, your jewelry and accessories can elevate or dress down your outfit. The same principle applies to your kitchen hardware. With the right complimentary hardware, you can enhance the aesthetic of your kitchen to be the perfect accessory to your stunning design.

• Quartz Countertop Backsplash - A countertop backsplash is just one of those design elements that makes perfect sense. We say to splurge on a countertop backsplash because it's typically used in one area of the kitchen: the cooking space. Since the surface area is so small, it won't drastically change your budget. Rather than dealing with grout lines that can be difficult to clean, a countertop backsplash will give your kitchen a smooth finish and will be easy to clean. A countertop backsplash is a splurge that is both functional and beautiful. 

Kitchen Saves

• Flooring - Everyone loves the look of hardwood floors in the kitchen. However, it's not a suitable flooring material for kitchens. Since kitchens are high-traffic areas, your floors are easily susceptible to scratches and spills. So rather than installing hardwood floors in your kitchen, install luxury vinyl plank (LVP) floors instead! LVP will give your kitchen that timeless classic look of hardwood but for a fraction of the cost! Not only will you save on the cost of the floors, but LVP is highly impervious, so you won't have to worry about spills or scratches.

• Countertops - When looking at countertop selections for the first time, it's easy to fall in love with the most beautiful slab on the lot. And if you find yourself thinking you can't afford the countertop slab you want most, you may want to think again. If your kitchen has an island design, make your island a focal point and splurge on the countertop for your island. Then, you can save on your perimeter countertops and find a pattern or color that compliments your island countertop. By doing this, you get the best of both worlds, all while staying on budget.

• Pull-out Trays vs. Drawers - When it comes to your kitchen, you can never have too much storage. But when it comes to your cabinetry, the number of drawers you have can play a role in the overall cost of your kitchen. Drawers tend to require more hardware, more material, and higher installation costs than other cabinets, which can increase the cost of your remodel. With pull-out trays, you can have the same amount of storage or even more storage, and have beautifully updated cabinetry. 

These are just a few tips on where you can splurge and save in your kitchen remodel. With the help of our design team, we can guide you to find the perfect design selections and layout so you can have the kitchen of your dreams. Call our office at 210-680-5626 to start your journey to a beautiful kitchen remodel.

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