Summer is a time for backyard barbecues and spending time with friends and family. As a result, it’s also a time of year when many homeowners wish that they had more space for entertaining and cooking with the ones they love. What are some of the reasons why you should consider remodeling your kitchen for the summer?
Update the Layout to Meet Your Needs
Every homeowner has different goals for their kitchen space. If you love gourmet cooking, having a second oven or special rack for your stand mixer could make your kitchen more functional. If you cook with your grandkids, under-cabinet lighting will make practicing their cutting skills easier. Remodeling your kitchen gives you control over the exact layout and functionality of your kitchen.
Better Scheduling
The most popular season for remodeling projects is spring, which means that many skilled contractors have their schedules filled up far in advance. If you are flexible and don’t have a strict timeline for your kitchen renovation, waiting until the summer can get you the same great finished product but with less competition for scheduling.
Additionally, there are not many federal holidays in the summer, especially compared to the fall and winter. Other than Memorial Day and the Fourth of July, contractors can schedule work on your home almost any day that works for you. If you want your project to continue at a steady pace instead of stopping and starting around the holidays, summer is a perfect time to schedule your kitchen remodel.
Energy Savings
Even if you run the air conditioner for most of the year, many homeowners still experience a slight uptick in energy bills in the summer. Upgrading your kitchen appliances and light fixtures for energy-efficient alternatives will lower your electricity bills without decreasing the look or functionality of your kitchen. Microwaves, refrigerators, dishwashers, and ovens that are outdated will also cost more to repair if they break down.
Improve the Value of Your Home
Are you planning on listing your home on the real estate market in the next few years? A kitchen remodel can increase property value and update parts of the kitchen that may feel dated, like the cabinetry. If you are specifically remodeling with resale in mind, focus on key pieces of the room like:
- Updating the countertops to quality stone like granite or quartz
- Replacing outdated backsplash tile with something fresh
- Swapping the hardware on your cabinets and drawers for something fresh and new
- Installing new lighting fixtures that make it easier to see while you cook
One of the primary benefits of working with a contractor for your remodeling project is getting expert advice. It can be challenging to narrow down what plumbing fixtures or appliances you want, but contractors work on projects just like yours every day and can provide you with information you might not otherwise think about.
Add More Storage
If you don’t have pantry space or enough cabinets to store all of your kitchen appliances in, it can be frustrating to spend much time cooking. Kitchen remodeling may add a variety of new storage options so that everything you own has a perfect place to sit. As part of the project, your contractor may also add new shelving or update the layout of an existing pantry.
Ready for the Holidays
Starting your remodel now, it’s more likely to be ready for the holidays!