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Your home is your own private retreat, and an outdated kitchen can be a daily drag. You may eat all of your meals in the kitchen, host dinner parties, or simply grab a quick breakfast from the fridge every day. No matter how much time you spend in the kitchen, it is important that it looks aesthetically pleasing, has a logical layout, and your appliances and features stay up to date with your needs.
Why not make the most of your kitchen by transforming it into a beautiful, highly functional space that you and your loved ones can enjoy every day? River City Kitchen & Bath will assist you with a kitchen remodel in St. Johns or any of the surrounding cities in Florida. When you work with us, you have access to proven experts with over 50 years of combined experience in the industry. We offer complete kitchen remodels with a simple and seamless process from idea to completion.
Read on for answers to the questions our customers commonly ask about kitchen remodeling in St. Johns and Northeast Florida.
You can start by getting a good idea for the styles you like. If you don’t know yet, look at magazines or websites for inspiration. Consider whether you’d like your kitchen to coordinate with any other spaces in your home or if there’s a specific design aesthetic you’d like to achieve.
Then, contact us for a free design consultation with a remodeling consultant. You will be instructed by your remodeling consultant as to what you need to do to prepare.
But, generally speaking, before construction begins you’ll want to clear out the area being worked on of all your personal belongings. Although we cover the areas surrounding our work area, you’ll want to protect your furniture from dust with plastic and/or sheets.
Keep in mind that the area will be unusable during your remodel and make arrangements for alternatives. When your kitchen is being remodeled, you will not be able to cook in it, so you should plan to prepare or acquire your meals elsewhere.
At the risk of sounding elusive, we must say that it depends. The scope of the kitchen remodeling dictates how long the project will take. For example, if you are removing a wall or two to open up the kitchen, the actual construction will take longer. It is important to remember that removing or adding walls will generally require building department permits, which will also add to the project time.
Here’s a sample timeline, for illustrative purposes only, of a kitchen remodeling project that does not include removing or adding walls:
Planning Phase:
Construction:
Finishing Touches:
Re-facing is less expensive than replacing cabinets, but it is usually not recommended. If you are planning to replace doors and drawer fronts you’ll also need to replace the front face of the cabinet frame to make sure the doors and visible parts of the cabinet match. Re-facing the frame is where problems often occur. If the laminate shifts or peels away, an unattractive seam shows.
This is the most typical complaint among re-facing clients. Another reason not to re-face is cost. The most expensive part – about 70% of a cabinet’s cost – is the door. If you are already paying for most of the cabinet, why not add a little more and upgrade to completely new cabinets?
There are many options available in cabinets for every budget. If you are already committed to spending time, money, and effort on kitchen remodeling in St. Johns, consider the value and enjoyment you’ll gain by opting for brand new cabinets.
Your dream space is just a conversation away. We begin with a free design consultation, during which we discuss your vision, show you how to achieve your wish list, and review your timeline and budget. Then, we provide you with a 3D rendering of what your design will look like. Once you’re satisfied, we’ll begin work on your remodel.
