Are you ready to re-design your kitchen? Here are a few tips to help you spend money wisely on your kitchen remodel:

1. PROPER PLANNING

Includes showroom visits, meeting with professionals, researching online, talking to professionals, etc. Assess your existing kitchen and ask what needs updating:

·  What type of kitchen design do you desire?
·  Where can you use improvement: lighting, cabinets, countertops, island, flooring, hardware, decorative knobs and molding, appliances?
·  What type of kitchen layout and workflow do you need?
·  Do you need more space to move around?
·  Do you use your kitchen on a daily basis or seldom just for entertaining?
·  Do you need more counter space or more storage, or both?
·  Do you want your appliances more conveniently located for cooking?
·  Do you want an overall more functional kitchen?
·  Have you given thought to additional storage and organization features?
·  Do you have a pantry?
·  Are you looking for your kitchenware to be more organized?
·  Would you like a separate area for recycling and refuse?

Once you have made a decision on your specific kitchen design, talk to one of our remodeling specialists. We’ll schedule an in-house consultation to go over your dream kitchen and go over not only the basics, but the entire remodeling process. Also, consider the following:

·  Is your budget flexible?
·  What are your current kitchen’s positives and negatives?
·  Are you planning on moving in the next 5 to 10 years?
·  What is your main purpose for doing the remodel?

Based on your individual budget and remodeling goals, we’ll sit down with you for an honest conversation about how best to finance your home improvement. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff will collaborate, discuss, and problem-solve until we find the perfect financing solution for your family.

2. OUR QUALITY WORK=OUR 5-YEAR LABOR WARRANTY

Poor quality work and construction will show sooner or later. Invest in quality work, especially for cabinet installation, floor installation and tile setting. When you invest in remodeling your home, you deserve to know that you’ll get a good return through years of use. That’s why most home remodeling products are supported by strong warranties, plus our own 5-year labor warranty.

Hiring multiple contractors or attempting renovations by yourself can result in an array of clashing styles and approaches that look like the furthest thing from what you had envisioned. Our 5-year labor warranty provides a consistency of vision and ensures that professionals are taking care of your home and remodeling. We’re committed to making sure everything looks well-polished with a professional finish.

3. INVESTING IN 'SMART’ APPLIANCES

Planning a kitchen remodel can be overwhelming by all the options available. Now, in addition to that stress you’ll need to think about smart appliances and which are right for your household. Smart appliances have changed, even more so in the last 5 years, but they can make life a little bit easier and convenient to use. They offer energy efficiency programs and provide you with control of your home. As our technology continues to become more prevalent in our daily lives, features in appliances, apps, and integrating communication between devices add benefits to the end user.

But it all comes down to the type of appliance, the price and individual preferences. Smart appliances can be very helpful because smart features are useful and practical. However, it’s up to the individual household to make their own assessment.

4. SPLURGE OR FORGO ON LUXURY FIXTURES

Did you know retail-grade fixtures (from home improvement stores or online) tend to wear out faster and need repairs or replacement sooner than the contractor-grade (from plumbing suppliers) version? Many of the well-known fixtures manufacturers make different versions or grades of their products in different price points, durability and quality. We understand why you’d want to choose the cheaper model rather than our recommended fixtures. But there are important factors to consider:

  • We know our suppliers and products and their inventory very well
  • We can narrow down your choices base on your needs and tastes
  • Our customer service, knowledge and recommendations saves you time and quite possibly some money
  • We buy from trusted suppliers (we rely on their delivery, follow-up, quality and warranties)

This is what separates reputable contractors from the rest. We stand behind our work, which includes products, materials, installation and warranty. When we install good-quality products, we know it reduces the chances of having to deal with problems later on. It’s better for homeowners to do it right the first time, so using good-quality products benefits everyone.

5. WHY WORK WITH PRO HOME 1?

Is efficiency, knowledge, quality craftsmanship and solid products and materials the utmost importance?  We’re the remodeling firm for you. We handle every aspect of your remodeling project from beginning to end. All team members needed to complete your remodeling project are under one roof to provide time and monetary efficiencies, quality control and seamless communication throughout.

One last question to ask yourself: How long do you want it to last?
If you’re fixing a house to sell, retail-grade serves the purpose. If you’re remodeling your home and planning on living there for a long time, then contractor-grade reduces problems and gives your long-lasting quality products and efficiency you deserve.

If you are looking for an experienced, detail-oriented, full-service house remodeler serving Chicago, Illinois and Chicago's North Side, turn to the kitchen design professionals at PRO Home 1.

If you have any further questions or would like help with your kitchen remodel call our office at 630-517-5797 or contact us here. For answers to other frequently asked home improvement questions, visit our blog or our gallery of completed projects.