The Big 3 of Kitchen Renovations

When most homeowners choose to update their kitchen, it’s usually a top-to-bottom replacement job. First, the existing kitchen is ripped out to the bare studs. Then the new kitchen is built literally from the ground up.

While there are a lot of elements that make up a kitchen renovation project, there are three major components that account for most of the “drama” of your new kitchen. These are the 1.) The cabinets, 2.) The countertops, and 3.) The appliances.

The Big Three

These three are what most people are going to see first when they look at your newly renovated kitchen. So picking out the best countertops, cabinets, and appliances are going to determine whether your kitchen renovation is going to be successful. To make the most of your kitchen upgrade project, you will want to choose the most spacious cabinets, the most attractive and luxurious countertops, and the most modern appliances with all the latest features.

Other elements include new electrical, plumbing, flooring, and lighting. But while these are essential to your kitchen’s success, they play a supporting role when compared to the Big 3. Your family will appreciate the choices you make when it comes to these elements, but they aren’t going to be as headline-grabbing as your new cabinets, countertops, and appliances.

Best Choices

When you put in new cabinets, it creates an opportunity to reconfigure your storage space so that it offers more room, more efficiency, and an updated exterior look. New countertops let you choose elegant materials like marble or granite that add both utility and value. And brand new appliances let you and your family enjoy features and conveniences that probably didn’t even exist the last time you bought a new stove or refrigerator.

A lot of things go into making your kitchen renovation successful. But if you focus on the Big 3, the rest will usually take care of itself.