Repair of the kitchen is a difficult and interesting project. Collecting all ideas in a bunch and planning a budget, you will cope with half business. Believe me, it’s not so easy, especially when you don’t know what you want. There is another small problem – money. Big or small budget, you have to have in common an idea of how much you have to spend. How to to plan a budget, we will consider the example of life experience American designer.
1. Design and inspiration
In order to estimate the cost of repairs, you must first decide on the kitchen of your dreams, and then find out about its real price, try to fit it in your pocket. Finding ideas is worth on Internet resources, for example, on our website there is a heading, dedicated to the interior of the kitchen, or in magazines. Do not spare time for planning. If you think over every little thing now, then not will have to do alterations. No one is safe from mistakes so let’s just try to keep their number to a minimum. Think about what furniture can be left or restored, Do you need a replacement equipment. This can save you a lot of money. but do not pursue only profit, because the end result may disappoint you.
You can use 3D visualization software or use plain checkered paper. For the second method you need on one sheet to scale draw the area of the kitchen, and on the second – kitchen set, which is then cut. You can move its all over the “kitchen” until you find the perfect location.
2. Budgeting and ways to save
After full visualization, you need to make a list materials to be used, down to each cans of paint, brackets or sandpaper. So exact performance will help to really evaluate the budget. For Mandy, this Planning has played an important role, as the money for the conceived kitchen she didn’t have. If she believed already in the repair process, he would dragged on for a long time. After making the first estimate, she had a shock, therefore, it was decided to cut costs a bit by abandoning some things. For example, the most expensive purchases were kitchen cabinets. Together with her husband, Mandi took up the restoration of old cabinets. ABOUT you will find out how it was here. She also managed to save on fittings and fixtures.
3. Contingencies
Unfortunately, making a full estimate is very difficult, often unforeseen expenses arise, therefore, to the full cost add another 10%, and only after that you can see that you awaiting. I hope you don’t have to give up lunch or higher education for your child … ahaha … a joke of course?
Pay attention to the following points, because of which often Unforeseen expenses arise:
– construction waste removal – bolts and screws used for installation of sinks, hanging cabinets, counters, shelving – chisel for removing old tiles – spatulas, rollers, brushes, trays – sandpaper – safety glasses and breathing masks – air ducts and adapters for moving or changing the ventilation system
We wish you to find a balance between desires and opportunities, and let your repair not be delayed!
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