Keeping your remodeling budget within budget is a challenge in itself. The smallest deviation from the plan can place your project budget at risk. That’s why the planning renovation experts at Advantage Contracting decided to share our favorite remodeling tips for staying under budget.
Before you choose colors, finishes and materials, make a checklist of what you want to accomplish. For example, if you need a more spacious and more efficient kitchen, then your first consideration would be kitchen triangle placement, proper kitchen lighting and better countertops. Knowing your priorities early on will also serve as your guideline when making decisions throughout the project.
Homeowners want more floor space and think about expanding a part of the house, when, in most cases, all they need is an effectively designed space. Knocking out interior walls, installing large windows, or merging two spaces will cost less compared to an expansion. Knowledgeable kitchen renovation companies like us often recommend refinishing existing wood doors and hardwood floors, as well as refacing cabinets instead of building new ones.
If you don’t have the budget for a full remodel, you can have your remodeling project done in stages. You can come up with a renovation project management plan that ultimately leads to what you want to achieve. For example, a bathroom remodeling project spread over 3 to 5 years lets you get the bathroom of your dreams, without the financial pressure. And considering that a bathroom is typically due for remodeling every 20 years or so, you have several years to enjoy your beautiful new bathroom after achieving your ultimate goal.
Don’t be discouraged by a high estimate or upfront cost. When you consider the savings that you get from water-saving fixtures, LED bulbs and energy-efficient replacement windows, you may actually end up with bigger long-term savings for your bathroom or kitchen redesign.
For a successful home remodel, get in touch with the bathroom and kitchen remodeling contractors at Advantage Contracting. Call us at (862) 292-0003 or fill out our contact form. We serve customers in Wycoff, Wayne, and Kinnelon, NJ.