Kitchen remodel is one of the more expensive home improvement projects.Budget control isn’t about buying the cheapest items, but rather allocating every dollar wisely while ensuring core quality standards—environmental safety, durability, and reliability.
Here are 6 practical tips to help you keep kitchen renovation cost under control.
Tip 1. Advance Planning
Kitchen is the most functionally complex and frequently used space in the entire home, and once completed, it is extremely difficult to modify.
Measure accurately and Plan the project carefully to avoid last-minute changes or additions which will cost you hundreds of dollars or much more.A well-thought-out plan is cost-saving and directly determines the comfort and convenience of kitchen use for decades to come.
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Tip 2. Avoid major changes to existing layout
Relocating gas lines, drainage pipes, and flues requires specialized labor and sometimes opening up walls, incurs significant modification costs.If possible,designing layouts around existing water, electrical, and gas points is the primary rule for saving money.
Tip 3. Use cost-effective cabinet material
There are various material choices for custom kitchen cabinets and price varies greatly.
- It’s suggested to choose plywood for cabinet structure due to its versatility(200+ realistic colors& patterns),durability (minimum 28 yrs longevity) and cost-efficiency.
- While for door panel,opt for affordable wood species if you’d like to go for solid wood doors.
- Consider using patterned quartz as alternative to luxury marble countertops.It perfectly mimic the grain of marble while offering advantages in terms of durability, stain/wear/scratch resistance,low-maintenance cost and price.
- No need to install expensive recessed lighting strips. Instead, you can retrofit wireless LED rechargeable or battery-powered motion-sensing strips beneath your wall cabinets. They’re affordable, easy to install, and deliver equally impressive results.
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Tip 4.Upcycling appliances
If your old kitchen appliances still function properly, there’s no need to replace them all just for the sake of “matching styles.” Items like refrigerators can be kept for now.
Tip 5. Do some work within reach
Labor costs account for a significant portion of renovation expenses.Do some work within reach,for instance, in the final installation phase—such as hanging curtains, installing towel racks, and applying grease-proof stickers—you can save on labor fees.
Even for custom cabinets,you could try to install it yourself with clear instructions, enough time, and standard tools. It’s not as difficult as you think.This will be a significant saving.
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Tip 6. Renovate at off-season
Avoid peak renovation seasons like New Year. Ocean freight,material cost and labor costs are lower and building material suppliers often run promotional campaigns during off-season.
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