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Focus on a Few Sections of Your Kitchen to Remodel

Remodeling can be quite a huge task. Depending on the size of your area, a small kitchen remodeling project in your Royal Oak home may be the right course of action. You don't need to do every section to make your kitchen feel brand new. Just focus on a few places that you know will enhance the overall look. This will help you save money as well as stress from doing a huge project that seems overwhelming. Here are a few sections you should rebuild in your kitchen.

Plan Ahead for the General Layout Before Working on Each Section

Take time to hire a contractor and designer to go over each section you want changed. You can create a few drafts and settle on one that makes the most sense. This is important because you need to prepare yourself before the job goes underway. You'll create a focus for the staff you hire, and there will be less surprises. See if you can get any inspiration from design magazines. Something like a U-shaped island adds style to the middle section of your kitchen, and helps to free up much needed space. Being able to maneuver well in your kitchen should be one of the first things you think about before tearing everything down. Once you've decided on that and disposed of the things you don't need in the kitchen, painting your walls is a good next step.

Paint Your Walls to Add Richness to the Kitchen

After you've settled on a plan, the next thing to do is to paint your kitchen. If you want a brighter floor, a more neutral color would work well to give it balance. This is very important because you want your kitchen to have a certain aura to it that breeds positivity. If painting isn't your thing, a nice wallpaper adds a subtle touch to your kitchen as well. Painting or wallpapering will also help set the tone for the colors you’ll use to create your kitchen.

Begin the Installation Process

Settle on the materials that works well for the overall feel of your kitchen. Pick a material that will provide you with longevity. It's all about what motif you intend to bring to the vibe of your kitchen. Get advice from your designer and contractor on what works well for a design and functional aspect. Also, they can get all of sinks and fixtures done before you move your appliances back in the kitchen.By focusing on a few sections, you'll have less worry and the job will get done much quicker.

Reviews

From start to finish Kurtis was a great company to work with. From the initial contact and design concept with Gregory Holster to the cabinet drop off team, the install team led by project manager Jeff Tuomi and the countertop company, the project was on time and all work was performed beyond expectations. This was greatly appreciated seeing as it was completed on December 23. All the people involved were professional and did an excellent job.

Ken M.

Shanna was our project consultant. Picking out cabinets along with counters can be somewhat overwhelming but her knowledge & experience helped us make the right decisions. Dylan & Juwan unloaded truck & Dylan check off ship ticket to make sure all boxes were accounted for. Courteous & pleasant to talk to…nice job of stacking everything neatly in our garage. We couldn't be more pleased with the service & so happy with our kitchen

Deborah D.

We recently worked with Lauren on cabinetry for a master bathroom renovation. She was great to work on the design and selections. Lauren was efficient and responsive from cabinet selection through ordering. Our overall installation was smooth. We had some unforeseen circumstances impacting our ability to accept delivery of our cabinets on the initial agreed upon date. Kurtis was very accommodating in rescheduling delivery given our project challenges. We couldn't be happier with our cabinets for this project.

Shannon O.

We had complete renovations to our kitchen and main bathroom. From start to finish, the design with Shanna was exactly what we asked for and Jeff stayed on top of the renovations, communicating each step of the way. Every worker was professional and the final product is elegant and functional. We were very happy with Kurtis and would choose Shanna and Jeff again.

Eileen M.

We love our new kitchen! Kurtis Kitchen & Bath did an outstanding job, and Adrian at the Clarkston location was exceptional to work with—creative, patient, and really listened to what we wanted. The project was well-organized, and we went from demo to a fully functioning kitchen in just 30 days. Highly recommend!

Carter C.