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Everyone knows the heart of a home is in the beloved kitchen. It’s where home-cooked meals are made and family and friends gather to create fond memories.
Creating your dream kitchen, however, can be a costly endeavour. Kitchen renovation costs can start as low as $15,000-$20,000 and high-end projects can range between $60,000-$70,000.
Although renovations can be expensive, they will increase a property’s resale value and homeowners can expect to see between 80-100 per cent of that investment come back to them.
At the end of the day, kitchen renovations depend on your vision and budgets and Toronto-based company Kitchen & Bath can help you achieve this goal.
As one of the best kitchen companies in the city, Kitchen & Bath renovate and remodel at a pocket-friendly price.
“Our unbeaten qualifications aim to give every customer an experience they can’t encounter anywhere else. We transform kitchens and bathroom areas, making your home comfortable and safe,” Kitchen & Bath says in a statement.
Their team of kitchen company experts can handle every renovation and remodeling challenge, and guarantee beautiful and unique results.
To assist homeowners looking to remodel their kitchens, Kitchen & Bath has provided a breakdown of typical renovation costs that homeowners can expect, and some tips to save on costs.
NO NEED FOR HIGH-END MATERIALS
The company says it’s not necessary to splurge on high-end materials because cheaper materials can serve the same purpose.
“There are budget alternatives to most materials, including stainless steel. There are also materials designed to look like higher-end materials such as laminates designed to look like stainless steel or granite,” the company says.
It’s important to note though that if you want a chef’s kitchen, you’ll need proper surfacing. Kitchen & Bath has a counter specialist that can assist clients with this task. Surface materials could include hardwood, laminate, stainless steel, natural stone (like marble and granite) or quartz, among others.
BUDGET BREAKDOWN
When budgeting the costs for renovating your kitchen, Kitchen & Bath says most projects fall into one of these renovation categories:
- Cabinetry and associated hardware = 30%
- This will likely be your biggest expense and primarily comes from the construction of custom made cabinets.
- Appliances = 15%
- Depending on the level of quality you prefer, you can expect to spend a few thousand dollars on stainless steel appliances, including gas ranges and refrigerators.
- Installation labor = 16%
- This figure can be a much larger percentage depending on the level of technical expertise needed.
- Countertops = 10%
- Surfaces such as tile, granite ,quartz and porcelain countertops in Toronto are very popular these days and that is due to the ease of cleaning and strong durability of the materials.
- Flooring = 8%
- Tile is the standard in kitchens and most installers can do it in a day or two for relatively cheap.
- Drywall = 5%
- Installing drywall on the walls and ceilings can be a simple task that a homeowner with some experience can do themselves, but if you are unsure you should probably hire a professional.
- Lighting = 4%
- This is another area where a homeowner with some electrical know-how can perform simple electrical box installation, along with outlets and fixtures.
- Doors and windows = 4%
- Standard interior doors are relatively affordable.
- Design planning = 4%
- If you don’t have a clear vision of your renovation, it might be best to call in an interior designer that can review your plan and make some suggestions or changes if needed.
After you have created your budget, you should look for a contractor to review the project, make sure it’s feasible and offer some estimates. To contact Kitchen & Bath, visit their website or call (905) 829-9111.
