Everyone who has gone through a redesign will tell you that there are certain to be unforeseen events. Nothing ever goes precisely as planned; folks who have had a really awful renovation experience will tell you it cost twice as much money and time as they had anticipated.
But it doesn’t have to be that way. You can keep your renovation on budget if you have the correct tools and information.
When it comes to kitchens, the best investment you can make in a home is an update, renovation, or redesign, and can help you get a higher ROI when selling your cottage or home, especially when working with great real estate agents like those at Muskoka Real Estate.
Despite its value, the kitchen is sometimes put on the back burner at the cottage. Everyone wants a gorgeous kitchen in their vacation house, but isn’t the dock, boat, or new water trampoline more important to your cottage experience—and thus cottage savings?
We don’t believe so, with the kitchen as the major centre for arranging your morning activities, connecting over a fantastic meal, creating the latest fish-fry, and enjoying some brews with your friends.
Do you want to renovate? These are some dos and don’ts for your upcoming renovation.
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DO: Think about appliance placement carefully
Usually, kitchens are designed in a triangle configuration (oven-fridge-sink), but you can choose the dynamic that works best for your space and function. Appliances that are built into the wall to fit in with counter space or cupboards are ideal for a streamlined appearance.
DON’T: become carried away
Things will quickly get out of hand if you start picturing products and materials that are too pricey or too large to carry into your off-road cabin.
If you have a cottage that is only accessible by water or off-road vehicle, evaluate your location and the placement of your materials. Any makeover in this case will undoubtedly be more expensive, but that hand-carved countertop you’ve been eyeing won’t be possible unless you’re willing to pay a large charge.
DO: Start with the floors
Naturally, before moving on to other kitchen tasks, you should install, paint, or refinish any flooring you intend to do.
DON’T: Believe bigger is better
Because so much effort and attention is constantly put into space-saving and organisation, small restored spaces frequently end out so gorgeous. Because the owners must be familiar with the design aspects, well-designed tiny kitchens frequently have a strong feeling of individuality and harmony.
DO: Add variety to your storage
Space-saving solutions are great, but no one wants a kitchen with no walls and only cabinets. Undercounter storage, hanging storage, and open shelf are all options to create storage without covering everything with cabinets.
DON’T: remove all of the personality
When you obtain something new and shiny, it’s tempting to get enthusiastic about just that—something new and dazzling. The beauty of some of our best Canadian cottages is that they have retained their history and rust in some form, whether renovated or not.
Don’t lose contact with the original structure if you fell in love with it as it was. To ensure that it remains yours, scatter small elements of creativity, personality, fun, or colour throughout.
